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PARGA/EPIROS COAST VILLA HOLIDAYS
Imagine the Cote d’Azur without high rise hotels, tightly packed rows of millionaires’ yachts squeezed into glitzy marinas like so many floating caravans, traffic jams, crowds of beautiful people and hype, and you have a secret Greek Riviera that runs for 60 miles from the small village of Sivota down to the mouth of the River Acheron, the legendary Styx, entrance to Hades.
In fact the Epiros coast, although administratively and geographically part of the mainland has much more in common with the islands. The hills and mountains rising behind and the panorama of the Ionian Sea and Islands in front create an impression of being cut off from the mainland world. There is only one sizeable town, Parga and even this bustling resort has one of the most picturesque locations on the coast sitting at the head of a number of small bays, each one guarded by a headland or offshore islet. Sivota itself, is just a cluster of houses and shops at the head of a narrow inlet. The sea front has been recently pedestrianised, with a large town square or plateia.
The main village sits in a wide valley with tree clad hills on either side. A narrow road twists upwards from the roundabout, climbing a steep spur, and just beyond, overlooking the lower reaches of the creek, is one of the Ionian’s finest hotels, the Agios Nikolaos. This makes the perfect base for a leisurely exploration of this fascinating region, either by sea or land.
Seasonal ferries and caiques run to Corfu, Paxos and Anti Paxos, or a motor boat can be hired to discover the innumerable little bays and islets in the vicinity. By car, the town of Ioannina, gateway to the Zagori and Pindos mountains, is a two hour drive east through fascinating countryside on relatively traffic free and well surfaced roads.
Side roads lead through fertile valleys to traditional villages, far removed from tourist development, where rush hour might consist of more donkeys than cars! One can even visit Hades from here! The Necromantion of Ephyra, standing above the modern village of Mesopotamo southeast of Parga is the legendary site from where Charon rowed departed souls across the marshy lake of Acherousa to the Styx and Acheron rivers.
Flights for this season
Sunday departures for direct flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham

FROM | TO | OUTBOUND FLIGHT |
INBOUND FLIGHT |
FLIGHT DETAILS |
DEPARTURE TERMINAL |
DEPARTURE DATES |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
London Heathrow | Preveza | Dep: 09:25hrs Arr: 14:55hrs |
Dep: 16:00hrs Arr: 17:25hrs |
British Airways BA 0692/3 |
Terminal 5 | From: 28th May To: 15th Oct |
London Heathrow | Preveza | Dep: 11:30hrs Arr: 17:00hrs |
Dep: 17:55hrs Arr: 19:25hrs |
British Airways BA 0674/0681 |
Terminal 5 | From: 28th May To: 15th Oct |
London Gatwick | Preveza | Dep: 06:50hrs Arr: 12:10hrs |
Dep: 13:10hrs Arr: 14:25hrs |
Enter Air ENT 427/8 |
South Terminal | From: 7th May To: 8th Oct |
London Gatwick | Preveza | Dep: 07:45hrs Arr: 13:00hrs |
Dep: 13:50hrs Arr: 15:15hrs |
Easyjet EZY 8247/8 |
North Terminal | From: 15th Oct To: 22nd Oct |
Stansted | Preveza | Dep: 07:00hrs Arr: 12:25hrs |
Dep: 13:25hrs Arr: 14:50hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1533/4 |
Main Terminal | From: 21st May To: 8th Oct |
Manchester | Preveza | Dep: 06:50hrs Arr: 12:20hrs |
Dep: 13:20hrs Arr: 15:05hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 899/900 |
T1 | From: 7th May To: 22nd Oct |
Bristol | Preveza | Dep: 06:55hrs Arr: 12:20hrs |
Dep: 13:05hrs Arr: 14:40hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1873/4 |
Main Terminal | From: 7th May To: 1st Oct |
Birmingham | Preveza | Dep: 06:10hrs Arr: 11:40hrs |
Dep: 12:25hrs Arr: 13:55hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1329/1330 |
Main Terminal | From: 7th May To: 22nd Oct |
Flights for 2024
Sunday departures for direct flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham

FROM | TO | OUTBOUND FLIGHT |
INBOUND FLIGHT |
FLIGHT DETAILS |
DEPARTURE TERMINAL |
DEPARTURE DATES |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
London Heathrow | Preveza | Dep: 09:25hrs Arr: 14:55hrs |
Dep: 16:00hrs Arr: 17:25hrs |
British Airways BA 0692/3 |
Terminal 5 | From: 26th May To: 13th Oct |
London Heathrow | Preveza | Dep: 11:30hrs Arr: 17:00hrs |
Dep: 17:55hrs Arr: 19:25hrs |
British Airways BA 0674/0681 |
Terminal 5 | From: 26th May To: 13th Oct |
London Gatwick | Preveza | Dep: 06:50hrs Arr: 12:10hrs |
Dep: 13:10hrs Arr: 14:25hrs |
Enter Air ENT 427/8 |
South Terminal | From: 5th May To: 6th Oct |
Stansted | Preveza | Dep: 07:00hrs Arr: 12:25hrs |
Dep: 13:25hrs Arr: 14:50hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1533/4 |
Main Terminal | From: 19th May To: 6th Oct |
Manchester | Preveza | Dep: 06:50hrs Arr: 12:20hrs |
Dep: 13:20hrs Arr: 15:05hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 899/900 |
T1 | From: 5th May To: 20th Oct |
Bristol | Preveza | Dep: 06:55hrs Arr: 12:20hrs |
Dep: 13:05hrs Arr: 14:40hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1873/4 |
Main Terminal | From: 5th May To: 29th Sep |
Birmingham | Preveza | Dep: 06:10hrs Arr: 11:40hrs |
Dep: 12:25hrs Arr: 13:55hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1329/1330 |
Main Terminal | From: 5th May To: 20th Oct |
TRANSFERS
Where a car is not included in the package transfer to Parga is by coach. Where car hire is included, this car will be waiting at Preveza airport.
Approx transfer time: 1 hour
PRE-BOOKING YOUR AIRCRAFT SEAT
To pre book your seat please contact the airline directly quoting Ionian Island Holidays as your tour operator, your booking reference
number, flight number, date of departure and specific flight request. In some cases you will also require the airline booking reference. Payments for these seats are direct with the airline.
Please allow 24-48 hours after booking to allow your booking to be processed.
AIRLINE CONTACT DETAILS
- British Airways: For Heathrow flights to Kefalonia & Preveza - seats will be automatically assigned at check-in. As seats are part of our Group allocations.
- Enter Air: Visit Website
- Easyjet: Visit Website(You will need your Easyjet Locatar reference )Click Manage my Booking. If you have an existing Easyjet log in this will not work you will need to click on “No Account? Find Booking” For all EasyJet Flights, 30 days prior to departure, you can check-in and fill in your Additional Passenger Information (Passport details) via EasyJet website. You will then be able to print your Boarding Passes.
- Jet2 Airlines: Visit Website (You will need your Ionian booking reference and surname) If there is an existing 6 digit reference next to your flight details these seats have been bought directly from Jet2 and you will need to visit their direct web site here
LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Please check your e-ticket for the luggage allowance that is included on your flights as this represents the actual confirmed allowance you are entitled to.
Most of our flights have checked baggage allowance of 20kg & 5kg hand baggage included.
In some cases, certain airlines may have different allowances but again, please check your e-ticket:
- British Airways: 23kg hold & 10kg hand baggage (max 55 x 40 x 23cm)
- Enter Air: 20kg hold & 5kg hand baggage (max 55 x 40 x 20cm)
- Easyjet: 23kg hold & One small under seat cabin bag (max 45 x 36 x 20 cm)
- Jet2 Airlines: 22kg hold & 10kg hand baggage (max 56cm x 45cm x 25cm)
FLIGHT ONLY
We are able to offer a limited number of flights direct to Kefalonia, Preveza and Corfu. Contact out UK office for further details on 020 8459 0777.
AIRPORT ASSISTANCE
Please also fully inform us of any disability or walking difficulty you may have, so we can provide assistance at the airport. This must be made at least 7 days before departure.


