Beaches near Parga
Practical details on Valtos, Lichnos, Kryoneri and the other beaches, from people who live here.
Choosing your beach
Each beach has a different character. Valtos is the largest and most accessible. Lichnos is quieter, with pebbles and green hills behind. Kryoneri and Piso Kryoneri are the town beaches, convenient for a quick swim. Sarakiniko is farther along the coast. Your priorities — access, facilities, atmosphere — matter more than any fixed ranking.
Valtos beach
Valtos is the broad bay just beyond Parga Castle. It is mainly sand, with pebbles at the castle end. Sunbeds cost around €15 for two sunbeds and an umbrella (2026). You can walk over the headland from town (allow 20–25 minutes and expect steps), drive and park above the beach, or take a water taxi in season. For a meal on the beach, walk to Mango Bar or The Captain's Restaurant on the front.
Lichnos beach
Lichnos sits in a green-framed bay east of Parga. It is a pebble beach with not a lot to do beyond the beach itself. Most visitors drive or use a seasonal water taxi; the walking route is longer and less straightforward than the Valtos path.
Kryoneri and Piso Kryoneri
Kryoneri is Parga's central town beach, looking out to Panagia islet. Piso Kryoneri (behind Kryoneri) is a smaller cove a few minutes farther along. Both are convenient for a quick swim when you are already in town.
Sarakiniko beach
Sarakiniko is along the coast from Parga. This is the Epirus Sarakiniko, not the white-rock beach on Milos. Check locally for the current route and parking arrangements.
When conditions change
Ask locally on the day if wind or sea conditions change your plan. A beach that looks perfect in a photograph may be uncomfortable when the meltemi is blowing.
Getting there
Water taxis run in season between Parga harbour, Valtos, and sometimes Lichnos and other bays. Confirm times and the return journey before you board. If driving, check parking arrangements at each beach before the height of summer, when spaces fill early.
Sources: Discover Greece · Beaches around Parga · checked 2026-10-21