Parga Beach Resort: A Family-Friendly Review
Parga Beach Resort is the kind of place you picture when you think of a dream European holiday – that’s also mega family-friendly. Set right on gorgeous Valtos Beach, with warm, shallow, crystal-clear water and views across to Parga’s rather pretty Venetian castle, it has all the ingredients for a seriously good Greek family escape
Seven (yes seven!) pools, brilliant kids’ and teens’ clubs, loads of activities and some seriously good food, along with a spa and outstanding grown-up dining, make this low-rise, leafy spot feel more like a chic Greek village than a big resort. And then there’s Parga itself, which is an absolute gem of colourful little streets and Greek tavernas. Here mum-of-two Rebecca Sterling Give us the lowdown on why it’s the one you should have your eye on for next summer
Huge thanks to Rebecca for sharing her family’s experience of Parga Beach Resort. You can find more of her adventures on Instagram and her website
Published: 21st September 2026 | Last updated: 21st September 2026
Parga Beach Resort at a glance
Best for: Families who want a stylish Greek beach holiday with plenty for children, but without feeling like they’re staying at a kids’ resort
Kids’ Club: Free Kids’ Club for ages 4-12, plus a teen programme for 13-17s in July and August. Babysitting available
Best ages: 4+ through to teens if you want childcare, although the excellent baby kit, family-friendly pool, beach and playground also make it great for toddlers
Board: B&B through to generous full-board and all-inclusive options, with buffet and à la carte dining, plus a restaurant with a two-Michelin-starred chef
Transfer: Around 1 hour 15 minutes from Preveza Airport
Beach: Right on Valtos Beach – sandy, shallow and crystal clear
Pools: Seven pools, including a zero-entry section, quieter pools and private pools with selected suites
Standout: If you’re looking for the Maldives setting, but in Europe, and for a fraction of the price tag, this is our top pick. Basically the beach is incredible, the best we’ve seen outside a hotel, and very few hotels offer truly beachfront suites at this price point
Your most asked Parga Beach Resort questions, answered
Parga Beach Resort: What makes it so good for families?
There are certain things you really hope you’ll find waiting when you arrive in Greece for a family holiday. A lovely sandy beach, a pretty pool to lounge by, delicious local food and a resort that has enough going to on to keep everyone entertained, but still offers the chance to properly relax. Basically, we’ve just described Parga Beach Resort
It’s very easy for families to love this place. A stylish five-start resort, it sits slap bang on Valtos Beach, with the sea practically on your doorstep and pretty Parga town is also close enough to wander into for an evening of Greek food, ice creams and a bit of exploring
The hotel itself feels more like a little green holiday village than a huge resort, with low-rise accommodation dotted among olive trees and gardens and it’s easy to get around without endless steps or hills – ideal with little legs or a buggy. There are seven pools (yes you read that right!), including a dedicated children’s pool which is heated, plus a playground and games room, so there’s plenty to keep everyone occupied aside from just the beach
What’s included for families at Parga Beach Resort?
Parga Beach Resort has clearly thought about what families actually need rather than simply sticking a playground in the corner and calling itself family-friendly
The Kids’ Club is free for children aged 4-12, running from May to October, and has a really good programme of activities. Think pottery, cooking, gardening, yoga, nature activities and talent shows. In July and August there’s also a free Teens’ Club for 13-17-year-olds, with watersports, beach games, escape rooms, photography, Greek cooking and even STEM activities. You’ll even find nappy stations in the bathrooms that are full of supplies. So far, so impressive. But there’s more
There’s a children’s pool, playground and games room, while the seven pools dotted around the resort mean you can usually find somewhere for a splash without everyone piling into one enormous pool
Then there’s the biggie: Valtos Beach is right outside. It’s long, sandy and backed by clear, shallow-ish Ionian water, so you have a proper beach holiday rather than simply a hotel with a small strip of sand
For younger children, the baby kit is particularly good. The hotel can provide cots, baby baths, bath seats, bottle warmers and sterilisers, baby monitors, night lights and white-noise machines, as well as buggies. Some items need booking ahead and some cost extra, so don’t just turn up expecting the entire contents of your nursery to be waiting in your room, check in advance
There are children’s menus in the restaurants (even at the Michelin chef restaurant), alongside vegetarian and gluten-free options and excellent baby weaning purées on each menu along. Babysitting can be arranged if you fancy an adults-only dinner
Room-wise, there are family suites sleeping up to five or six, including options with separate sleeping and living areas, kitchenettes and private pools. If your children are past the stage where everyone can happily pile into one room, it’s worth looking at the suite options carefully
Basically, Parga Beach does the useful family stuff really well – but without making the place feel like a giant children’s resort
What’s the dining set up at Parga Beach Resort?
Food is a big part of the appeal here, with an emphasis on Greek, Mediterranean and local Epirus cooking and three restaurants and two bars to choose from. There are three board options: breakfast, half board and Ultra All-Inclusive, so you can decide how much you want to think about food and holiday spending
Breakfast is served overlooking the sea and has all the usual family favourites – pastries, fruit, yoghurt, cereals and cold meats – alongside Greek cheeses and local specialities. Basically, enough choice to satisfy everyone
Half board includes breakfast and dinner, and there’s a clever dine around all-inclusive option, allowing you to eat at the different restaurants rather than having the same dinner every night
Iporia is the relaxed, easy-going choice and sits right by the beach. It serves Greek and Mediterranean food, including fresh fish, grilled meats, salads and vegetarian dishes, with a children’s menu available too
Then there’s Kokona, which is more of a destination dinner. It celebrates the food of Epirus, with handmade pasta, local cheeses, seafood, slow-cooked meats, traditional pies and dishes cooked in a wood-fired oven. This is the one for parents who want to remember that they’re actually in Greece
Lianolia is the more sophisticated option, with Mediterranean and Venetian influences and a more elevated feel, but children are still perfectly welcome
Ultra All-Inclusive, which covers breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as drinks, snacks, cocktails and ice creams. There’s even poolside ordering
Where is Parga Beach Resort?
Parga Beach Resort sits directly on Valtos Beach, just across the bay from the gorgeous little town of Parga in north-west Greece
Parga town is around a 20-minute walk from the hotel, although with small children, beach bags and tired legs, the much more appealing option is the little water taxi, which takes around 10 minutes. It’s also a lovely way to arrive in town
For flying from the UK, Preveza/Aktion Airport is the one to look at and the flight time is roughly 3.5h. It’s around an hour’s drive from the hotel Greek town on your doorstep
When is the best time to visit Parga Beach Resort?
Due to it’s location, Parga’s season is a long sunny one. For families with very little children June and September are particularly lovely, with warm weather and temperatures that aren’t quite as full-on as the height of August
May is a great shout if you have younger children and don’t need guaranteed scorching temperatures. It’s warm enough for plenty of outdoor time, the resort’s kids’ facilities are up and running, and things tend to feel a little more relaxed before the main summer rush
June is pretty much Greek family-holiday perfection: warm, sunny and hot enough for the pool and beach without necessarily feeling like you’ve been placed inside an oven
Then comes July and August, when summer is in full swing. Expect temperatures around 30°C, hot sunny days and that classic buzzy Greek holiday atmosphere. These are also the months when the Teens’ Club is running, so if you’ve got older children, this is when Parga Beach really comes into its own
September is another cracker as the sea has had all summer to warm up, the days are still in the high 20s, and the whole place can have that wonderfully relaxed end-of-summer feel. If you’re travelling outside school holidays, this would be high on our list
By October, temperatures are still perfectly pleasant for exploring and relaxing, but there’s more chance of rain and the weather becomes less reliably beachy
Rooms & Suites
The dream for families
If you’re looking for a Greek hotel that manages to feel genuinely chic but brilliant with kids… this might be it. We stayed in an Eden Suite with an attic, which was light and spacious, with a gorgeous bougainvillea-lined balcony. My children, 5 and 7, loved the novelty of having their own stairs up to an upstairs bedroom – although it might not work quite as well with tiny ones. It sleeps five with the sofa bed
I also got a tour of the new Beach Suites, which are incredible. They have their own private pool which would be perfect if you’re nap trapped and a gate straight onto the beach. There’s also an upstairs with two bathrooms and multiple terraces
Overall, Parga Beach’s gorgeous low-rise buildings are a lovely alternative to the usual high-rise hotel block, with rooms and suites tucked around lush gardens and beautiful pools. The resort is split into two areas with a little road between them, but it’s so quiet you’ll barely notice it. The design is contemporary Greek beach chic – natural materials, soft colours are the vibe here
Families of five should look at the Grand Bliss, Penthouse Bliss or Maison Bliss Suites. The Grand Bliss has two separate sleeping areas, while the 57sqm Penthouse Bliss is spread over two floors, with two bathrooms, two balconies and a private plunge pool
Regardless of what room you stay in, the resort has pretty much all the practical stuff you need with little ones – cots, buggies, white noise machines, baby bouncers, bed guards, plastic plates/cups/cutlery and a children’s section at the buffet. It’s very clear they totally get families
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Childcare and Kids' Entertainment
Amazing activities for all ages
The kids’ club was another huge hit. It’s run by an external company who put together different activities each week, alongside Montessori-inspired toys and crafts. My son genuinely didn’t want to leave which is unheard of for him
Childcare is included from age 4+, six days a week from 10-1pm and 2.30-6pm, with the option of a 1.5-hour stay & play with parents each day and all-day sessions on Sundays. It offers a lovely mix of activities including cooking, pottery, gardening, yoga, nature activities and talent shows. There’s also a playground, games room and dedicated children’s pool, so they can happily potter between activities, swimming and the beach
Teenagers get their own programme in July and August, which is a particularly good addition. There’s beach bootcamp, aqua sports, ball games, photography, escape rooms, STEM activities and Greek cooking, so it’s much more likely to appeal to older children than a traditional kids’ club. There’s a games room too which is nice for older kids who want to hangout
You can also hire the kids’ club staff as babysitters in the evenings. We also joined a family cookery class and there are weekly beach cinema evenings
Wining & Dining
Outstanding food and plenty of choice
Food wise, you can choose between bed & breakfast, half board or all inclusive. We really liked having the all-inclusive option with the kids. Being able to order food and drinks by the pool or beach at any point when someone suddenly declares they’re STARVING is just really handy, plus unlimited ice creams, was a win. But if you’re somebody who prefers to go out, there are tonnes of restaurants within walking distance
There are three restaurants, along with pool and beach bars, including an à la carte Greek restaurant, a buffet and a rooftop Venetian fusion restaurant from a two-Michelin-starred chef. The food was excellent – there’s a strong focus on Greek food throughout. We particularly loved the Greek salads and seafood. Children are well catered for. There are kids’ menus, high chairs and a really positive, welcoming attitude towards little guests. And the excellent baby weaning purées on each menu along with a good kids menu even at the Michelin chef restaurant
You have included the full buffet breakfast, then full pool and beach bar service with food and drink from 11 a.m., including almost all food and drinks of all kinds. Everything with a star on each menu is included
That being said, Parga Beach is also the sort of place where you really don’t need to sign up for full board if you’d rather eat out and explore and have the flexibility to do breakfast at the hotel and then head off somewhere different for lunch or dinner. There are loads of restaurants along the beach and the strip just outside the resort, with plenty more tucked up the hill, so you’re spoilt for choice
And then, of course, you have Parga itself. Carry on walking for around 5-10 minutes and you’re into town, where the choice gets even bigger. If little legs (or tired parents!) aren’t up for the walk, there’s a water taxi running every half hour, costing around €3 per person, which whisks you across to Parga. It’s also a rather lovely way to arrive, particularly as the town looks gorgeous from the water. So while the hotel’s dining offering is excellent, there’s no feeling that you have to eat there every night
What is there for adults?
Parents are not an afterthought
For any parent who just wants to chill out by a pool while their kids are happily entertained, Parga is a really great choice. For starters the setting is beautiful. The hotel is spread through lush gardens and olive trees, with the Ionian Sea right in front, so there are plenty of pretty spots to slow down with a coffee, book or cocktail
To take the relaxation up a notch head to the Kēpos Spa, where the treatments, massages and wellness experiences are amazing. There’s also a gym and a programme of yoga and fitness sessions, so you can keep up your usual routine if that’s your thing. There are also opportunities for more active grown-up adventures, including e-bike hire and plenty of water sports on the beach
A really fun option is getting out onto the water. You can arrange boat and yacht trips along the Ionian coast, heading towards places such as Paxos and Sivota, with stops for swimming in little coves and exploring beaches that you simply can’t reach by road. It’s also brilliant family day out, particularly with older children
And then there’s the rather extraordinary fact that Parga Beach has a two-Michelin-starred chef restaurant right at the resort. Its reputation is so strong that people who aren’t even staying at the hotel book tables, so it’s definitely worth reserving ahead if you want to experience it. Definitely worth booking the babysitter for – we loved it. For parents who love their food, having that level of dining on your doorstep – alongside all the easy family options – is a real bonus
Pools and Beach
Always somewhere to swim and relax
With seven pools spread across the resort, there’s certainly no shortage of places to swim. The two main pools are particularly gorgeous. The newest, added this year, sits overlooking the beach, while the pool at Kokona has a lovely zero-entry section that’s brilliant for younger children who want to potter in and out of the water without having to negotiate steps. The kids pool is heated, as is the zero-entry one and there’s loads of floats and toys to borrow
It’s worth noting that there’s no rules against sun bed hogging so you will find people reserving loungers, meaning if there’s a spot you really love, get there early. But honestly with the variety of pools & large beach areas we never went without but something to be aware of
Both main pools have waiter service for food and drinks, which is exactly the sort of holiday luxury we approve of – no one needs to abandon their sun lounger every time somebody wants an ice cream. We also loved that there are plenty of quieter pools dotted around the resort, so if the main pools start feeling a little lively, you can simply wander off and find a more peaceful spot
The pools don’t open until 10am each day so early risers can go to the beach first. And what a beach it is. Sandy, shallow, wonderfully clear and lovely and warm, with gorgeous views across the water towards Parga’s Venetian castle. There are smart, comfortable loungers and beach service too, so you can happily spend the entire day here without needing to move very far
What is there to do locally?
Just as much to do outside the resort
Parga itself is just a five-minute water taxi ride from the beach and is gorgeous. It has a lovely mix of Greece and Italy thanks to its Venetian influences, with colourful streets, huge rocks in the sea, a little church on an island and impressive castle ruins. There are loads of restaurants and bars, beaches and boat trips to explore too
I honestly think Parga is seriously underrated. The town has a brilliant mix of traditional Greek tavernas, seafood restaurants, little takeout gyros spots, bakeries, coffee shops, buzzy bars and plenty of places for an ice cream or frozen yoghurt, so you’re never short of somewhere tempting to stop. We loved simply wandering around, dipping in and out of the little streets and stopping for a drink or something to eat
It has a really lovely feel and, for us, was a bit like Santorini meets Italy – pretty, colourful and wonderfully atmospheric, but without feeling quite as polished or overrun. It’s the sort of place where you can head out for dinner, have a wander along the waterfront, grab an ice cream and make your way home slowly
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Rebecca's verdict
The real attraction was the overall feel and size of the resort. It has that boutique, old-school glamour that I love, but is genuinely set up for families and set within the most beautiful tropical gardens. Basically, it’s the ultimate parent-pleasing flex for anyone who isn’t quite ready to give up their favourite boutique stay just because they’ve got little ones in tow. We found Parga to be the Greek beach-resort dream: beautiful pools, a gorgeous sandy beach, excellent service and plenty of different spots to find your perfect level of peace and quiet
Parga: Our Tiny Travelship Take
Meet the mama
Rebecca is a Mama of 2 and you can be sure that she’ll already be plotting her next adventure. A former honeymoon editor & anonymous boutique hotel reviewer for Mr & Mrs Smith, she and her husband promised they’d never stop travelling when they became parents. Before their daughter was six months old she’d already travelled to Italy, New York and Australia. Since then, seven years on, another baby and countless trips later, travelling with kids has become even more rewarding. They love to balance family-friendly luxury resorts with camping in their custom made trailer on European road trips every summer before escaping somewhere warmer and longer haul over winter. From mountain playgrounds to the best beaches and local workshops, she’s passionate about finding unique places to explore with her little adventurers and is savvy with it
