From crystal coves to colourful backstreets - Island-hopping from pretty Parga has views aplenty

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Glittery Greek gem Parga is nestled on the north-west coast, just an hour’s drive from Preveza airport

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The town makes a great base for island-hopping in the Mediterranean, where the water is crystal clear and there are gorgeous natural coves

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The nearby Ionian islands of Paxos and Antipaxos are stunning and make a fantastic day trip

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Parga’s Old Town is a labyrinth of alleys filled with tiny boutiques that are bursting with colourful crockery and bags

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Parga Beach Resort sits in a pretty bay, with bungalows and villas dotted along paths of fragrant fauna, banana trees and pomegranate plants

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You can tuck into delicious Mediterranean eats and drink Greek wine at one of the town's many restaurants

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Parga boasts stunning white sandy beaches, where you can relax and dip into the cooling waters of the Mediterranean

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