Ali Pasha’s castle at Anthousa
A hilltop fortress above the villages of Anthousa and Agia.
Why it is here
Ali Pasha built Anthousa Castle in 1814 during his campaign against Parga. Its elevated position let the fortress overlook the coastal town. It is a separate site from Parga’s waterfront castle.
Visiting thoughtfully
Check current access before travelling and wear shoes with grip. Bring water and leave room in the day for a slow visit. Viewpoints and old masonry deserve care, especially when taking photographs.
Add the surrounding village
If you have time, combine the fortress with Anthousa. Keeping both in the same outing is more useful than treating the hilltop as a quick photo stop between distant beaches.
Visit by road train from Parga
Parga Trains runs a guided excursion from above Parga town beach to the castle via Anthousa. Allow around two hours, including a castle stop and time in the village on the return journey.
Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Culture · Anthousa · Parga Trains · castle excursion · checked 2026-09-09
