A wonderful beach that has been associated with exciting myths of pirates that reached the shores of Epirus during a wild storm, Sarakiniko, just outside Parga, is one of the green, idyllic coasts of the Greek mainland, a striking beach with stunning, clear waters and tall trees almost next to the water.

According to legend, devious pirates arrived here centuries ago aiming to take advantage of the locals. They presented themselves as merchants lost in the storm, winning the locals’ trust and even being invited to a wedding. Their goal was to abduct the bride and rob the guests, but they failed and ended up being chased away from the shore, in defeat, leaving a wonderful land behind.

Today, Sarakiniko is a quiet, protected, beach of the Ionian Sea that charms travellers who visit from cosmopolitan Parga and exotic Sivota. Despite the fact this beach has been, for many years, one of the best-kept secrets of western Greece, it has now become very popular and during the summer it is swarmed with people.

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