Making the most of Parga
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Cruise ships anchor here, with passengers taken by tender to the centre of town.
A printable map to take with you.
Parga curves around a sandy beach set between two rugged outcrops. An amphitheatre of candy-coloured houses climbs the slope towards a Venetian Castle. The surrounding hills are dotted with quaint churches and covered in ancient olive groves, including some of Greece’s largest olive trees.
Getting around
Active guests enjoy the Acheron River Safari adventure, while others like strolling through town and playing from the marina in the afternoon.
Nearby places
For panoramic town views, visit Parga’s Venetian Castle. A day trip can take you to Zagoria, with its two national parks and Vikos Gorge, the world’s deepest gorge. Closer to Parga is Nekromanteio of Acheron, an archaeological site dating to the 14th century BC that ancient Greeks believed was one of the entrances to Hades.
Food and shopping
During summer, tourists fill Parga’s narrow streets and the coffee shops along its promenade. Tourist shops and tavernas are plentiful.
Money
Currency: Euro.
Staying connected
The language is Greek.
Follow the crew to the nearest internet/WiFi spot.
Opening Hours and
Public Services are open Monday to Friday from 8.00am – 2.00pm. Retail Stores & Specialty Shops open Monday to Friday, 9am – 1.30pm, then again from 5pm – 9pm; Saturday hours are 9am – 2pm. Supermarkets open Monday to Friday, 9am – 9pm, and on Saturdays, 9am – 6pm. Most Tourist Shops and Convenience Stores have no official hours and usually trade from dawn until well after midnight during the summer months.