Parakila is 55 km from the capital, Mytilene, and only 11 km north of Kalloni. Parakila is a hilltop village surrounded by natural resources and amazing fertility.
Parakila was once renowned for its long history in the art of weaving and played an active role in the production of flokati rugs, blankets, and woven floor coverings.
Parakila has numerous sites of archaeological interest. The Castle of Parakila is situated on Mount Issa, on the border between Parakila and the village of Anemotia. The ruins of an ancient settlement may be observed outside the Castle. Nearby, the remains of ancient walls have been discovered in the location of Tsonia, which is between Parakila and Kalloni. Between Parakila and Agra, the coastal area of Apothika has a Prehistoric wall.
Its hilltop location has endowed Parakila with some wonderful views of the Kalloni Bay. The beautiful country scenery, its unlimited views, the Castle of Parakila, and its proximity to the valleys of rivers Taxiarches, Kardakis, and Potamia place Parakila high on the must-visit list of any lover of nature, botany, and archaeology. Many nature lovers set off from the village and venture into the woodland, where the waterfall of Parakila can be observed and where black pines, rhododendrons and peonies grow.
Today, the village residents are engaged in animal (predominantly sheep) husbandry and the cultivation of olives. For a sample of locally-produced olives and oil, you can visit the Women’s Cooperative of Parakila.
