Parga Castle
The fortress on the headland between the harbour and Valtos.
Read the landscape
Parga Castle occupies the rocky peninsula between the harbour entrance and Valtos beach. Its position explains its purpose: watching the sea while defending the town. It is one of the most useful places to understand how the bays and old town fit together.
A layered history
The Ministry of Culture describes earlier fortification remains and the castle’s long defensive role. Look at the site as a succession of changes rather than a building made at a single moment. It is distinct from Ali Pasha’s hilltop castle at Anthousa.
Build it into a town day
Combine the castle area with the old-town lanes and a look towards Valtos. Allow an unhurried climb and time to pause. Ask locally about current access before setting out specifically to enter the fortifications.
Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Culture · Parga Castle · checked 2026-09-09
