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Anchor in the NW corner of Ormos Valtou, as close to the end of the breakwater of the small craft harbour as your draft permits. Depths are 4.0 – 5.0 metres here and the holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good here in the prevailing NW winds, although a swell enters at night. The bay is open S and any fresh to strong winds from that direction make it untenable. | Anchor in the NW corner of Ormos Valtou, as close to the end of the breakwater of the small craft harbour as your draft permits. Depths are 4.0 – 5.0 metres here and the holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good here in the prevailing NW winds, although a swell enters at night. The bay is open S and any fresh to strong winds from that direction make it untenable. | ||
- | Alternatively, and out of season only, it is possible to anchor in the small cove E of the Venetian castle and harbour. The harbour itself has a long jetty which is constantly busy with tripper boats during the summer and anchoring anywhere in the approaches is forbidden. The small cove is a popular swimming beach from June round to September and yachts are not welcomed, but it can be used out of season. Anchor in the centre in 4.0 – 5.0 metres. The holding is good in sand. | + | Alternatively, and out of season only, it is possible to anchor in the small cove E of the Venetian castle and the harbour. The harbour itself has a long jetty which is constantly busy with tripper boats during the summer and anchoring anywhere in the approaches is forbidden. The small cove just E of it is a popular swimming beach from June round to September and yachts are not welcomed, but it can be used out of season. Anchor in the centre in 4.0 – 5.0 metres. The holding is good in sand. |
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
Revision as of 17:58, 18 October 2012
Parga
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Parga is a very popular and busy tourist resort lying on the Ionian coast of Greece, 15 miles SE of Igoumenitsa and 25 miles NW of Preveza. Originally a small village with a tiny port on the E side and a long shingle beach on the W, Parga has now expanded into the leading tourist destination on the mainland coast of W Greece. Of the Ionian tourist destinations, only Corfu attracts more summer visitors. The town is dominated by an imposing Venetian castle crowning the peninsula around which it sits, which is a useful landmark on arrival. For the visiting yachtsman, the only realistic berthing option is to anchor on the NW side of the long beach to the W of the town, Ormos Valtou, where shelter is reasonably good from the prevailing NW winds. Out of season and in settled weather, it may be possible for one or two yachts to anchor in the small bay to the E of the tiny port, although shelter here is less good.
Charts
- BA
- 206 Corfu: Channels
- Imray-Tetra
- G11 Nísos Kérkira to Nísos Levkas
- NIMA
- 54280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti
- Greek
- 10 Kerkyra
Local Weather
In summer the weather conditions are typical for the northern Ionian. The early morning is usually calm. At about 11:00 the first light wind starts to blow from the NW into the bay, increasing as the afternoon passes and then dying away again in the evening.
- See Ionian Sea Weather
- Also see Ionian Sea Currents & Tides
Most yachts make for the W anchorage off the beach in Ormos Valtou. The headland of Ak Ag. Spiridonhos at the W end of the bay needs to be given a clearance of at least 100 metres as there is a dangerous reef extending off it. There is also a water sports platform in the center of the bay which is poorly lit at night, so a night approach requires care.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
None.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Berthing Options
Anchor in the NW corner of Ormos Valtou, as close to the end of the breakwater of the small craft harbour as your draft permits. Depths are 4.0 – 5.0 metres here and the holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good here in the prevailing NW winds, although a swell enters at night. The bay is open S and any fresh to strong winds from that direction make it untenable.
Alternatively, and out of season only, it is possible to anchor in the small cove E of the Venetian castle and the harbour. The harbour itself has a long jetty which is constantly busy with tripper boats during the summer and anchoring anywhere in the approaches is forbidden. The small cove just E of it is a popular swimming beach from June round to September and yachts are not welcomed, but it can be used out of season. Anchor in the centre in 4.0 – 5.0 metres. The holding is good in sand.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The Venetian castle is well worth a visit. Although it is poorly maintained and the pathways are rather rough, the views from its battlements are superb. It is also just possible to appreciate the charms of Parga village as it once was, if you ignore the gaudy trappings of the souvenir shops, bars and tavernas that occupy virtually every building along the waterfront.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Provisions shops in the town.
Eateries
Every conceivable type of eatery, from gyros bars to fine dining establishments.
Internet/WiFi
At internet cafes in the town.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Europcar and Budget Rentacar in the town.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the small craft harbour at the W side of Ormos Valtou.
Transportation
- Buses to Igoumenitsa, Preveza and Athens.
- Ferries to Paxos.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Wikipedia entry: [1]
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- A delightful setting with a spectacularly sited castle, but not a place to come for peace and quiet. We had the pleasure of listening to an all-night disco from one of the beach cafes. --Athene of Lymington 14:01, 1 October 2012 (BST)
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2012 --Athene of Lymington 14:01, 1 October 2012 (BST)
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