Parga
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| Parga Πάργα | |
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View of Parga
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Parga
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| Coordinates: 39°17′N 20°24′ECoordinates: 39°17′N 20°24′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Epirus |
| Regional unit | Preveza |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Athanassios Liolios (since January 1, 2011) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 276.5 km2 (106.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 910 m (2,990 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipality | 11,866 |
| • Municipality density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 3,904 |
| Community | |
| • Population | 2415 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 480 60 |
| Area code(s) | 26840 |
| Vehicle registration | ΡΖx |
| Website | parga.gr |
Parga (Greek: Πάργα [ˈpaɾɣa]) is a town and municipality located in the northwestern part of the regional unit of Preveza inEpirus, northwestern Greece. The seat of the municipality is the village Kanallaki.[2] Parga lies on the Ionian coast between the cities of Preveza and Igoumenitsa. It is a resort town known for its scenic beauty.he town of Parga is linked with direct suburban buses (KTEL) to other Greek cities and towns such Igoumenitsa[11] and Preveza.[12]There are also non-direct connections to and from Athens, Thessaloniki and Ioannina[12] although during July and August there is a daily direct bus connection to Ioannina.[13]
The closest airports to Parga are located at Aktio (65 km) with seasonal direct flights to and from Athens and Thessaloniki and other domestic destinations and is also served by charter flights from abroad, at Ioannina (105 km) with regular flights to and from Athens, and at Corfu (46 km + car-ferry from Igoumenitsa) with regular flights to and from Athens, Thessaloniki, European destinations and the Ioanian Islands. In the summer, the Preveza airport has direct flights to London and Manchester as well as several German and Italian airports.
Parga is located at a distance of (10 km) from the national road 
and (34 km) from national motorway 
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and (34 km) from national motorway .Geography[edit]
Amphitheatrically built, the city of Parga is a picturesque resort situated between the coastal region of Preveza and Igoumenitsa which uniquely combines mountain and sea. One of the most picturesque and cosmopolitan places in northwestern Greece, the “Bride of Epirus”, the beautiful Parga challenges you to experience up close its long history, its diverse natural beauty, and the hospitality of its inhabitants. Parga is at a distance of 65 km. from the airport of Aktion – Preveza and the summer months is connected with the surrounding islands (Paxos – Antipaxos – Corfu).[6]
Beaches[edit]
Parga attracts thousands of tourists every summer due to natural features such as beaches. The most popular beaches are: Valtos, Kryoneri, Piso Kryoneri, Lichnos, Sarakiniko and Ai Giannaki.[7]
Lichnos Beach[edit]
Lichnos Beach is one of the beaches of Parga and is located in a green and verdant landscape. It is at a distance of 4 km. away from Parga. It is surrounded by the olive groves of Parga. [8]
Krioneri Beach[edit]
Krioneri Beach is the main beach of Parga and is located within the bounds of the community in short distance away from centre and quay. Across the bay is the small island of Virgin Mary, which can be accessed by swimming or by sea bike.[9]
Valtos Beach[edit]
Valtos Beach is one of the longest beaches of Parga with a coastline that approaches (3 km) km. It is located just under the castle of Parga. Because of its clear and calm waters and its distance from Parga it attracts many tourists. It is covered by sand and pebbles, is quite safe as it is surrounded by the bay of the castle of Parga, and by the bay of Vlacherna, whereas the length of coastline allows the natural renewal of the water without the strong streams. [10]
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