The Municipality of Parga belongs to the prefecture of Preveza
and is situated in north west Epirus,
near the Acheron river, Igoumenitsa
and faces the picturesque islands of Paxos
and Antipaxos. The capital
of the municipality is in the city of Parga,
where most activities are take place. It is the administrative, economic commercial
and cultural center of the district. Beyond the town of Parga within a range of
4 - 5 Km, many facilities for the satisfaction of visitors' needs exist. These
are mainly: hotels, lodges, restaurants, clubs, etc. This small town is considered
as a respectable tourist center of Epirus. Its infrastructure can satisfy a large
influx of visitors during peak season. Parga with her port and olive plantations
A view from the top of the castle of Parga is built on the edge of the Venetian
Castle. Was definitely influenced by the architecture of the Ionian Islands. One
can distinguish old "archondika" (traditional mansions), traditional narrow roads
(kantounia) and alleys flooded with color. This beauty is distinct and attracts
visitors from Greece and abroad. Parga became a prefecture in 1947 and was declared
a tourist region in 1962. Today the Municipality consists of the districts of:
Anthousa, Agia,
Livadari and boarders with
the community of Perdika and
the Municipality of Margariti.
This text is cited Mar 2003 from the Municipality of Parga URL below, which contains images.
