Valtos Beach, Sandy beach in Parga, Greece

Valtos Beach is a crescent-shaped shoreline in Parga featuring white sand blended with soft pebbles and deep blue waters. Mediterranean vegetation, including olive and lemon groves, grows abundantly along the entire coastline.

The sources record no fortress or medieval history for Valtos Beach itself. The beach is documented as a 3 km crescent-shaped stretch of white sand and soft pebbles about a 20-minute walk northwest of Parga, in the Preveza regional unit of Epirus, western Greece. It can be seen from the peak of a castle hill above the area.

Each August 14 the Panagina festival is held on Panagla Island, reached by a boat trip of about two hours from the beach; it continues to August 15 with folk music, boat shows and fireworks. The beach itself has cafes and taverns open all day and small hotels and rooms along the coast.

Valtos Beach lies about a 20-minute walk northwest of Parga, and the 3 km shoreline can also be reached by car. Along the coast there are small hotels, rooms to rent, cafes and taverns open all day. The beach is visible from the peak of the castle hill above Parga.

The crescent shape creates sheltered swimming conditions with calm, deep water that tends to stay clear on most days. This natural protection comes from the bay's curved form, which shields it from rough waves.