Doctors & Dentist : there are two very good doctors and a dentist in Parga aswell as a 24 hour Health Centre and 3 chemists.

Exchange Facilities : At the Synthesis Travel office in the centre of Parga we exchange foreign currency and travellers cheques. We are open daily from May to October.

Flora and Fauna: In such an unspoilt area as Epirus, flora and fauna are found in abundance and to be enjoyed by all.  For enthusiasts, books on Greece are not always easy to find but often included in European and mediterranean guides.

Gliki : This little village sits 40km inland on the banks of the River Acheron, the river is very shallow here and flows crystal clear through the spectacular Gliki Gorge.

Hire a Car : a great way to explore Epirus at your leisure and gives you the freedom of the open road. Stunning scenery everywhere, historical sites and many secluded coves and beaches to be explored.   Book with our local car hire company for a genuinely friendly service.

See Synthesis Car Rental, details on the home page.

Ioannina: the capital of Epirus . a city with a strong Turkish influence built around Lake Pamvotis.  Ioaninna is an attractive  mountainside city with lots of history and shopping opportunities, 130km from Parga.

John the Baptist: Founder of the city of Ioannina, Ioannis is the Greek equvelant of the name John.

Kanaris : Pirate turned Greek hero during the Greek Revolution of 1821, born in Parga.

Lichnos : Just a walk away, take a pleasent 1 and half walk through olives groves to this lovely bay.  Information for this and other walks available from our office.

Minoan Lines: We can organise your tickets for you, crossings daily between Italy and Greece. Also Anek Lines, Superfast, Blue star Ferries and My Way routes available.

Necromanteion : Believed to be the oldest classical site in Greece, 27km from Parga this site has a intriging story that involves Greek heros of myth and history.  The site was described in detail by Homer in the Odyssey.

Olives: A characteristic feature of Parga, the amazing olive groves were planted by the Venetians in the 1400's.  A main source of income for Pargians ever since.

Preveza : Your nearest international airport to Parga, 60km south of Parga.  Transfers available through our office.

Questions : email us in advance with your queries or come into our office in the centre of Parga.

Rodia Wetlands : A local enviromental haven for birds and wildlife, meet your first Greek water buffalo!

Souli : A natural, picteresque and remote village in the mountains above Gliki, infamous in Greek history for the bravory of their fighters resisting Turkish invasion in the early 1800's.  The castle of Souli is visible from the Gliki gorge.

Travel Arrangements : At Synthesis Travel we can 'synthesise' all your holidays needs, transport, accommodation, excursions....

Ulysses: Known locally as Odysseus, visited the Necremanteion site as described by Homer in his epic poem 'The Odyssey".

Vasileios : A worthy Greek name derived from 'King'.

Wines: There is more to Greek wine than the acquired taste of Retsina or Domestika.  Greek vineyards are now producing some very good wines that rival european and 'new world' counterparts.  Ask for recommendations at tavernas and Parga's wine shops.  Many tavernas now offer good red and white house wine served in carafes.

Xerovouni Mountain: Part of the ancient route taken by worshippers on their way to the Oracle of Zeus at Dodoni (on the outskirts of Ioannina).  Travellers from Southern Greece would endure the journey  from the Arta Gulf through the diffucult mountain ranges to reach the Louros River and finally remote Dodoni.

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Zalongo : Where the women and children of Souli fled to when betrayed by the Turks, the women and children danced and then jumped from the cliff top rather than being caught and taken prisoner by the cruel Turkish forces.