Your stay — Mare Blue
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The Property — Mare Blue
Mare Blue is a clean, whitewashed three-star just off the main promenade, with a small pool and direct views of the Venetian castle from its upper rooms. The lobby is cool and simple, tiled floors and a reception desk that smells faintly of sea salt and cleaning fluid. It suits couples or families who want a solid, no-surprises base within walking distance of beaches and tavernas, not a spa resort or a party hotel.
Chronicles of Parga
Parga was settled by the ancient Acarnanians and later fortified by the Venetians, whose 16th-century castle still looms over the harbour. After Venetian rule, the town passed through Ottoman and French hands before becoming part of Greece in 1913, leaving a layered streetscape of stone houses, narrow alleys and red roofs. Today it balances a busy summer tourism scene with its year-round local life on a sheltered bay, famous for its three beaches—Valtos, Kryoneri and Aftokinito—and the hedonistic midsummer fire-walking festival (Anastenaria) in nearby villages.
Best Time to Visit
Full Parga guide →Best months
June and September: warm, settled weather with sea temperatures above 22°C, but before the July-August crush of day-trippers and full hotels.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the absolute peak, driven by European school holidays, Greek summer festivals and the three-day feast of Agia Kyriaki (St. Sunday) in late July. Hotel prices at hotels like Mare Blue double from their May rates; book months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: pay 30-50% less for a room, enjoy mild 22-25°C days and quiet beaches, though some tavern and boat trips only run from June to September.
Weather & packing
Parga can get sudden northerly meltemi winds in July, dropping the temperature 5-8°C in an afternoon. Pack a light windbreaker for evening castle walks and a spare pair of sturdy sandals for the steep cobbled lanes.
Live City Briefing — Parga
- The Parga waterfront pedestrianisation project, begun in 2024, has now extended the car-free zone from the main square to the small harbour at Kryoneri Beach, making evening strolls easier.
- A new direct ferry service from Corfu Town to Parga, launched June 2025, runs three times weekly; check mareblue.gr for any 2026 schedule changes ahead of your trip.
- Several old Venetian stone houses on Odysseas Androutsou Street have been converted into small art galleries and craft shops, opening irregular hours midweek depending on owner schedules—great for off-peak browsing.
Hotel Facilities — Mare Blue
Free Wi-Fi throughout; average speed 15 Mbps; login via room number and surname
One lift serving all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No printed newspapers; free digital news via tablet in lobby (limited to Greek and English editions)
Check-in from 15:00 to 22:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 for €30 (subject to availability)
Free on day of arrival until check-in; locked room available after check-out at no charge
Step-free entrance via ramp; only ground-floor rooms are fully accessible; lift fits standard wheelchair; no adapted bathroom
Free on-site parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park 200m east, €8 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night, paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Mini Market — 167 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Parga town for best rates; avoid airport bureaux and hotel desks as they add poor exchange margins.
Cards widely accepted in restaurants, shops and hotels in the town centre; contactless and mobile pay common; cash still essential for small tavernas, taxis and market stalls.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% is appreciated but not expected; taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel staff welcome a couple of euros for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Freddo cappuccino or espresso freddo from any café kiosk or bakery – about €2.50.
Gyros pita from a street-side grill – around €4–5.
A decent moussaka or souvlaki main in a family-run taverna – roughly €10–12.
The waterfront promenade and central square have several souvlaki/pita stands and bakeries selling cheese pies (€2–3).
Supermarkets like Lidl, Galaxias and AB Vassilopoulos in or near Parga town.
Small independent boutiques along the main shopping street; for budget items, browse market stalls during the summer tourist season.
Walking covers most of Parga town and beach; buses from the central stop to nearby beaches like Valtos or Lichnos cost €1.50–2. The cheapest airport bus from Preveza or Aktion is around €10, but shared taxis or pre-booked minibuses are easier.
Eat at tavernas a block away from the main waterfront for lower prices and better portions; buy bottled water and snacks from supermarkets rather than hotel minibars; visit in June or September for lower accommodation rates and fewer crowds.
Good to know — Parga
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Emergency Contacts
PargaFor general emergencies in Greece, dial 112 (EU standard, connects to police, ambulance, or fire service). For local assistance, Parga town police station: +30 26840 31222. Tourist police (English support): 171. Pharmacies are listed on signs outside each shop (on-duty pharmacy rota is at local clinics). Note: Mobile coverage is patchy in the surrounding hills; carry a local SIM or offline maps.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Parga, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Mare Blue
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Parga Centre (Agios Athanasios) → Bacoli Studios area (Valtos beach stop)
💡 Get a €1.50 single ticket from the driver — exact change helps. Valtos beach stop is 3 mins' walk from Bacoli, and it's the same bus that runs up to the castle viewpoint.
Parga Bus Stop → Bacoli Studios, Parga
💡 Bacoli is a 10-minute uphill walk from the bus stop — taxi saves hauling luggage in Greek heat. Flag one down at the rank by the clock tower.
Aktion National Airport (PVK), Preveza → Bacoli Studios, Parga
💡 Book with a local driver like Parga Transfers — they'll drop you at the studio door and often wait if your flight's delayed.
Preveza Bus Station → Parga Bus Stop (main square)
💡 From the airport, take the free shuttle to Preveza town centre first (runs hourly), then catch the KTEL bus. Cheapest route but adds 30 mins.
About Parga
Wikipedia ↗
Parga (Greek: Πάργα, Párga, pronounced [ˈpaɾɣa]) is a town and municipality located in the northwestern part of the regional unit of Preveza in Epirus, northwestern Greece. The seat of the municipality is the village Kanallaki. Parga lies on the Ionian coast between the cities of Preveza and Igoumen...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Mare Blue?
Check-in at Mare Blue is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mare Blue have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; average speed 15 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mare Blue?
€1.50 per room per night, paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Mare Blue?
Gyros pita from a street-side grill – around €4–5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mare Blue?
Walking covers most of Parga town and beach; buses from the central stop to nearby beaches like Valtos or Lichnos cost €1.50–2. The cheapest airport bus from Preveza or Aktion is around €10, but shared taxis or pre-booked minibuses are easier.
When is the best time to visit Parga?
June and September: warm, settled weather with sea temperatures above 22°C, but before the July-August crush of day-trippers and full hotels.
Top Attractions in Parga
💡 Grab a takeaway coffee from a bakery and sit on the sea wall near the clock tower – cheapest seat in town. Watch the sunset over the island of Paxos on a clear day.
💡 Go late afternoon for cooler light and fewer crowds. The entrance is free; there's no ticket booth or staff.
💡 The bell tower has a narrow spiral staircase – ask the caretaker if you can go up for a panoramic view. Donations welcome but not required.
💡 Bring water shoes – the pebbles get hot in midday sun. The beach is free, but sunbeds cost €5-7 if you want them.
💡 Start early, before 9am, to avoid the heat. No marked path – look for the dirt track starting behind the cemetery. Bring water and a hat. No facilities at the top.