Castle of Parga
Before you build the strong castle of Parga survived until today, the inhabitants of Parga tried to kept fortified town, which was exposed to the sea, so they can face the Raiders. In their effort had built the first fortifications and with the help of the Normans. In 1452 occupied the fortified position Hadji Bey but in 1454 the re-conquer the inhabitants. Barbarossa in 1537 demolished the existing fort and city.
The castle is constructed anew with the help of the Venetians, but before demolished again by the Turks. The Venetians built in 1792 for the third and last time as possible a perfect fortress remains impregnable until 1819, despite the attacks mainly of Ali Pasha of Ioannina high from the castle of Agia - Anthousas the siege.
In the castle of Parga, which can be reached through narrow streets and steps from the port of Parga and there paved road leading to the beach marsh ...
Today the castle is illuminated and able the public to visit. In the central area have been rebuilt two central buildings theatrical exhibitions and crowds. Castle works in cafe cafeteria, exhibition hall which houses a photography exhibition. The castle is open to visitors from early morning until late evening.

Parga -The Parginos

 Parga, one of the most cosmopolitan and picturesque destinations in northwestern Greece attracts each year thousands of visitors from around the world during the summer.
The city, apart from the Venetian castle is famous for the little church on the island of Virgin.
With picturesque cobblestone, shops, restaurants and bars is more like an island than to the mainland site.
Despite its modern infrastructure, Parga has kept the tradition intact. The architecture of the houses with colorful facades is obviously affected by Italy, and the castle at the top of the hill takes visitors to another time and gives the city a nostalgic breath.
It is worth noting that the sea in this area is part of the network Natura, mainly because of the diversity of plankton hosts.
The Parginos (Canaries) Each year during the summer period there in the Municipality of Parga a series of cultural events, "Parga", including theatrical performances, musical evenings, painting photography, etc. and appeal to people of all ages.
The highlight of the event, the "Canary" are twofold Parga, religious and historical. The evening of August 14 is folk festival on the island of Virgin Mary, located in front of the harbor of Parga, where people enjoy a local band and transported there by boat - boats.
On the day of the Virgin Mary (15 August) crowds gathered at the harbor to watch the "barcarolle" and be entertained by the orchestra area.
The "barcarolle" represents the return of Pargians and Sacred Relics in their homeland, after nearly a century emigration started in 1817, in connection with the sale of Parga by the English Ali Pasha. Immediately after the celebration ends with fireworks, smoke and lights create a spectacular atmosphere.
Infrastructures: Parga has a health center, banks (domestic, commercial, agricultural), port terminal, fire station, police station, two dentists, two pharmacies, three clinics, pediatrician etc. dozens of stores to buy whatever you want, travel agencies for tours Your nearby islands of Corfu, Paxos and Lefkada and rentals of vehicles and boats, cafes, snack bars, restaurants with variety of food at affordable prices The most important is that it is in the center of the coast of Epirus and from here u can visit the beaches from Lefkada - Preveza to Igoumenitsa and Sagada.