Ammoudia
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Ammoudia
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 Anchorage of Ormos Valtou, Parga looking E - Click for larger view
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 Anchorage of E bay, Parga (beyond the islet)Click for larger view | |
 View from battlements of Parga Castle - Click for larger view
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 Parga beach during the season - Click for larger view
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The beaches clean, and shade is to be found in the worded areas immediately behind them. The southern reaches are usually full of campers and caravaners.
The River Acheron form the largest part of the attraction to this little town. It's waters are crisp and cool, very cool in fact, and great to swim in. The wild life upstream makes it worth taking a tender up against the current, alternatively, take an easy Kayaking trip with the local company there. Motor boats along the key side also do river trips, but these are short, as the river is blocked to larger vessels by fallen trees.
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
Charts
- BA
- 206 Corfu: Channels
- Imray-Tetra
- G11 Nísos Kérkira to Nísos Levkas
- NIMA
- 54280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti
- Greek
- 10 Kerkyra
Radio Net
No real difficulties with entering the bay. The mouth of the Acheron river experiences a fair swell, combined with a downstream current of about 1.5 knots. This combination makes for some unpredictable handling, so a little speed is advised to enter safely. There are shallows immediately to the south as you enter. There are no real navigation lights, however the breakwater is well lit all the way up to the town. A night entry/exit is not advised.
Berthing Options
Ports
The Acheron River is navigable, and moorings alongside the town can be found; or raft up against one of the more permanent vessels.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
For protection from the free ailing winds and waves, anchor at a depth suitable for your craft as far north in the bay as possible. The usual summer weather will bring a near calm in the bay at night. Holding is good in sand.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Things to do Ashore
For a trip up the Acheron river, find the local Kayak trip organisers.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Provisions shops in the town.
Eateries
The usual tavernas and restaurants, cares and bakeries
Internet/WiFi
At internet cafes in the town.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Europcar and Budget Rentacar in the town.
Garbage Disposal
Bins along the beach front.
Transportation
- Buses to Igoumenitsa, Preveza and Athens.
- Ferries to Parga.
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
- Parga (Wikipedia)
Personal Notes
- A nice quiet anchorage, with non of the load music you might expect. BenPikeUK
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2013 --BenPikeUK
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| | HOMEPAGE | Wiki Contents | Mediterranean | Greece| Ionian Sea | Parga| |
