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Valtos Camping an Idyllic location in Parga

View of Valtos Bay, PargaValtos camping is set just behind Valtos beach just north of Parga town, only a couple of hours from Igoumanitsa the main port for ferries that serve Italy. German and Italian auto campers mostly frequent Valtos camping and their trailers contain all manor of watercraft. However there is a considerable portion of the camping grounds amongst the trees that are set-aside for backpackers with their tents. Continue reading ‘Valtos Camping an Idyllic location in Parga’

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Café Milani on Valtos beach – Parga

View of Valtos beach and bayAlcohol in the heat does not mix well, at least for myself. Drinking the stuff during the heat of the day makes my head spin. Returning from my warm swim in a clear Mediterranean Sea. I cool off with one of many freshwater showers that are found behind Valtos beach in Parga. I felt much better after breaking my own self imposed rule on alcohol.

Dressed for the evening we returned to our adopted beach bar ‘Café Milani’ lounging in its white armchairs with our Mythos beers we watch the sun set over Parga. Continue reading ‘Café Milani on Valtos beach – Parga’

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Sailing the big blue

Sailing between the islands of Greece is an experience in itself. Out at sea we’re quite alone; the vast openness challenges our senses. Gliding in rhythmic motion with our surroundings in this biggest of big blue I’m transfixed watching Christina drying her hair, as she seeks far horizons. Sailing together for the first time, our harmony with each other and our surroundings makes us feel we’re seasoned travellers. Our past lives of only weeks before are forgotten, it’s so easy to be a world away from reality in a yacht on a living ocean. Continue reading ‘Sailing the big blue’

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Blue Bar in Parga

Interior of Blue bar in PargaTry the best forget the rest! That’s the sign that greeted me when I walked into Blue Bar.

Situated off a side alleyway in Parga town, festooned with tourist trinkets of every type imaginable. Blue Bar is a welcoming watering hole that seems to attract the Scandinavian and expat community here in Parga. Overlooking Parga town quay its prominent location affords an idyllic view of the town’s picturesque harbour below. Continue reading ‘Blue Bar in Parga’

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