Parga
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Parga, the diamond of Epirus
Parga is a small, cosmopolitan village in the Epirus region of north-west Greece. There are daily boat excursions from Parga to the beautiful Ionian islands of Paxos and Antipaxos and to the nearby beaches Valtos, Lichnos and Sarakiniko. There are many interesting, and some legendary, places in and around Parga well worth visiting; the springs of Acheron river, Nikopolis, Zaloggo, the Necromanteio and Kassiopi to name but a few.
The lush, green landscape of Epirus is unique in Greece and provides the perfect backdrop for the lakes and rivers in the area; the vast mountains, the longest range in Greece, reach all the way down to the seashore. The stunning coast is lined with long, sandy beaches but is also host to countless cosy, little bays tucked away between the cliff edges, accessible only by boat.
The region is ideal for active holidays in Greece; learn windsurfing or water skiing on Valtos beach; horseback ride or raft along the river Acheron; if you like hiking or mountain biking you can find many trails throughout Parga. You can even obtain the "PADI" international diving license from the diving school in Parga.
Parga rightfully attracts thousands of tourists every summer, not only because of its natural beauties, but also because of its beautiful beaches. You can enjoy your bath in the calm and hot water, but also you can do many of your favorite sea sports or games. The coasts of Parga are probably the best part by the beaches of Ionian Sea. The most popular and most visited beaches are: Valtos, Kryoneri, Piso Kryoneri, Lichnos, Sarakiniko, Ai Giannakis and other steep but also of rare beauty beaches.
[Lichnos Beach http://www.lichnosbeach.gr/] is one of the most beautiful and by far the most famous beach of Parga and is located in a green landscape. It is at a distance of 4 km. away from Parga. It is surrounded by the green of the mountain and by the olive groves of Parga and in combination with the blue and crystal waters is about one of the most special and adorable beaches of Parga. The visitor can enjoy many sea sports (such as water ski, sea gliding, diving, fishing, jet skiing, wind surfing) while around it he can find hotel complexes variety of units with rental rooms, picturesque taverns and mini markets.
Krioneri Beach is the main beach of Parga and is located within the bounds of the community in a distance only a few meters away from its centre and its port. Just across it and in a distance only of a few meters is located the magnificent and picturesque small island of Virgin Mary, which can be accessed by swimming or by sea bike.[1]
Valtos Beach is one of the longest beaches of Parga with a coastline that approaches (3 km) km. It is located just under the impressive rock that is built the castle of Parga, on the opposite side. Because of its clear and calm waters and its distance from Parga gathers crowd of swimmers. It is covered by sand and pebbles, is safe enough because it is surrounded by the bay of the castle of Parga and also by the bay of Vlacherna, whereas the length of coastline allows the natural renewal of the water without the strong streams. Finally, the visitor can also enjoy a variety of sea sports, while around the beach there are complexes and hotels, many units with rental rooms, picturesque taverns and mini markets. You can visit the beach by car, with small boats that set off from the port of Parga but also by foot or even by renting a motorbike or a bike.
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