Parga, Valtos and Lychnos is the place where the green of the mountain meets the blue of the sea and there you will find Parga, at the coastline of Hepirus, the Ionian Sea, between Preveza and Igoumenitsa. Across Parga is Paxoi while northwest lies Corfu. Parga is built amphitheatrically, underneath the beautiful Venetian castle, with island architecture. Thousands of tourists from Greece and abroad visit Parga every year. Its jagged coastline, its unique sunset, its cobbled streets, its natural wealth and its hospitable inhabitants would make every visitor want to come back.
Lichnos – Lovely peaceful beach close to charming Parga
Lichnos holidays are based in a lovely quiet sheltered beach resort set in a deep tree-shaded bay on the north-west of the Greek mainland. Lichnos is served by Pereza airport to the south. Lichnos beach is accessible by little water taxis from the charming picturesque town of Parga, just 3 miles along the coast. Holidays in Lichnos offer a beautiful beach with a mix of sand and fine shingle with red rocks in the sea and several caves. Just along the coast is superb Valtos beach which is a little larger and busier than Lichnos beach.
Lichnos holidays – A series of excellent beaches
Lichnos holidays are centred on an excellent beach which is just a mile from the fabulous resort of Parga. There is a tiny island with a 12th century church sitting in the bay. Lichnos beach provides good safe swimming in clear clean water, making holidays at Lichnos beach popular with families. Take a look at the famous Aphrodite’s cave. Lichnos holidays offer decent watersports, including waterskiing, windsurfing and exceptional snorkelling. Lichnos holidays can explore a whole series of tiny isolated coves which can also be reached by water taxi. These Parga beaches offer real seclusion. Lichnos beach holidays offer a selection of tree-shaded tavernas with plenty of Greek traditional food on the menus. Holidays in Lichnos can easily enjoy the nightlife at Parga which is centred on the charming harbour area and ranges from quiet tavernas and relaxing cafes to stylish livelier bars and a couple of small nightclubs.
Holidays in Lichnos beach - Footpaths and water taxis to Parga
Parga can be reached by road and even on foot, but most people on holiday in Lichnos take the regular inexpensive water taxis that shuttle visitors from Lichnos beach to the pretty harbour. Parga is an exceptionally charming and atmospheric town. Holidays in Lichnos should include at least one visit to Parga to wander the Old Town, a lovely maze of narrow lanes with whitewashed red-tiled houses, tiny shops and boutiques. Boat trips to the nearby islands of Paxos and Antipaxos add variety to holidays at Lichnos beach. Holidays in Lichnos beach and Parga offer dozens of worthwhile excursions like the historic lakeside town of Ioannina, Dodoni amphitheatre, Perama caves, the resorts of Lefkas and Sivota and local traditional villages like Agia and Anthoussa.
Beaches:
· Beretiniko
· Sarakiniko
· St Sostis
· Valtos
· Krioneri
· Piso Krioneri
· Pogonia
· Lichnos
· St Giannakis
You can visit:
· Preveza
· Igoumenitsa
· Nikopolis
· Corfu
· Paxoi
· The Necromancy of the Acherontas
· The sources of the Acherontas
· Zologo
· Ioannina
· Spileo Peramatos
· Vrelis Mueum
· Lefkada
· Perdika
· Sivota
· Ancient Dodoni
· Arta’s bridge