Parga Castle
Parga, Greece
A Venetian castle on the headland above the coloured houses of Parga, with views over the bay and the small islet. Parking is limited in town, so walk up from the waterfront.
Parga Castle stands on a rocky peninsula between the harbour entrance and Valtos beach in Parga in Epirus, Greece, looking out over the Ionian Sea. In 1401 the inhabitants placed themselves under Venetian protection by treaty; for about four centuries Parga was the 'eye and ear' of Corfu on the Epirus coast. The Ottoman fleet under Hayreddin Barbarossa destroyed the place in 1537, the Venetians rebuilt it in 1567, and the Ottomans destroyed it again in 1571.
Ali Pasha of Ioannina had a citadel with a palace, a small bath and a mosque built at the highest point in 1819 and 1820; its gate bears an inscription of 1820. Surviving features include vaulted rooms, bastions and the remains of nine churches. At the second gate you can see the Lion of St Mark. You reach the main gate by an uphill path, and narrow paths wind through the ruins up to the citadel.
- Nearest town
- Parga, Greece
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 39.2833, 20.3983
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Valtos CampingCampsite1 km from Parga CastleDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Enjoy LichnosCampsite3 km from Parga CastleDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping SofasCampsite15 km from Parga CastleTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camperstop Plataria BeachCampsite21 km from Parga Castle · 16 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- ΝαυτίλοςCampsite22 km from Parga CastleTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Elenas BeachCampsite23 km from Parga CastleDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Parga Castle?
Parga Castle is in Parga, Greece, at GPS 39.2833, 20.3983. It is about 19 km from Glyki.
Can you camp near Parga Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Valtos Camping, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Parga Castle?
Parga Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Epirus coast and Lefkada: Parga, the Acheron and Porto Katsiki.
What is there to see near Parga Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Necromanteion of Acheron (13 km), Acheron Springs (19 km), Paxos and Antipaxos (21 km) and Nikopolis (42 km).
When is the best time to visit Parga Castle?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)