Parghelia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Parghelia

With a population of 1,081, Parghelia is a must-see destination in Calabria, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Parghelia has to offer.

When to visit Parghelia

Parghelia in February
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parghelia in February
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Parghelia

Plane

Although Parghelia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 23 miles from Parghelia. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air UK and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Parghelia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Parghelia, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Parghelia to Naples takes 2h 52m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £29 for a 4h 33m trip. The train station in Parghelia is called Parghelia, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Parghelia is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 174 miles from Parghelia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Parghelia, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Federico. From Reggio Calabria, the bus ride to Parghelia takes 130 miles and will cost you around £9. From Catania, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

Although Parghelia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 23 miles from Parghelia. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air UK and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Parghelia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Parghelia, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Parghelia to Naples takes 2h 52m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £29 for a 4h 33m trip. The train station in Parghelia is called Parghelia, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Parghelia is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 174 miles from Parghelia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Parghelia, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Federico. From Reggio Calabria, the bus ride to Parghelia takes 130 miles and will cost you around £9. From Catania, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airlines serving Parghelia

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,787 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,568 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Parghelia

Most booked hotels in Parghelia

Borgo di Santa Barbara
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£76+
Hotel Tirreno
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Hotel Residence Piccolo
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Infinity Resort Tropea
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Labranda Rocca Nettuno Tropea
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£121+
Hotel Villa Antica
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£56+

Hiring a car in Parghelia

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Parghelia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.27. The most frequently booked car type in Parghelia is Mini (Ford Transit Connect or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Parghelia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.27. The most frequently booked car type in Parghelia is Mini (Ford Transit Connect or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.