Parga on a budget: how to do it well
Short answer
Parga works on a budget: a careful day costs about €70 per person (bed €30, food €20, sights €10, transport €10). The town beach, the walk to Valtos and cheap water taxis help a lot.
A realistic daily budget
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | €30 | €55 | €120 |
| Food & drink | €20 | €40 | €70 |
| Sights & tickets | €10 | €25 | €45 |
| Local transport | €10 | €20 | €40 |
| Per person, per day | €70 | €140 | €275 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Parga day-cost table.
Free things to do
- Wander the old town lanes and the harbour
- Swim at Krioneri beach, facing the islet of Panagia
- Walk the path from the castle down to Valtos
- Sunset from the village of Anthousa, below the castle of Ali Pasha
- The springs of the Acheron at Glyki (water shoes recommended)
- Swim at Ammoudia, at the mouth of the Acheron
Cheap eats
- Epirus pies such as kichi or alevropita from a bakery, a few euros
- Taverna meal with wine, about €15–25 per person
- Loukoumades in the old town, a few euros
- Grilled octopus or mussels shared at a harbour taverna
- Picnic of feta, olives and bread from local shops
Where to sleep for less
Budget travellers stay in rooms in the upper streets of Parga town, at about €50–80 a double (roughly €25–40 each when sharing).
Getting around cheaply
Walk in town and use water taxis for the beaches. KTEL buses link Parga with Igoumenitsa, Preveza and Athens. The cheapest way from Aktion airport is by bus via Preveza, if timetables fit; check before you fly.
A sample budget day
- Morning: Venetian castle (a few euros) and the old town
- Lunch: Bakery pie and coffee, about €6
- Afternoon: Walk to Valtos and swim (free if you skip sunbeds)
- Evening: Krioneri at sunset and taverna dinner, about €18
- Total: about €70 including a shared room in the upper streets
More ways to save
- Visit in May, June or September for warm sea and lower room rates.
- Bring water shoes for the Acheron and the pebble beaches.
- Use water taxis rather than taxis for the beaches.
- Eat in the lanes away from the harbour front for lower prices.
- Combine the Acheron springs, the Necromanteion and Ammoudia in one day by car.
- Check the last water taxi back from the beaches.
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Common questions
Can I visit Parga on a budget?
Yes: about €70 a day per person, staying in the upper streets and walking to the beaches.
Do I need a car in Parga?
Not for the town and beaches; a car helps for the Acheron, the Necromanteion and Sarakiniko.
What is free in Parga?
The old town, Krioneri beach, the walk to Valtos, the Acheron springs and Ammoudia.