<strong>Hidden gem:</strong> From colorful Parga (pictured) and the stunning beaches of Sivota to the low-key port of Preveza, the coastline along the Epirus region of Greece is a feast for the eye and stomach, with more than a nod to Italy's famed Amalfi coast.<br />
Hidden gem: From colorful Parga (pictured) and the stunning beaches of Sivota to the low-key port of Preveza, the coastline along the Epirus region of Greece is a feast for the eye and stomach, with more than a nod to Italy's famed Amalfi coast.
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<strong>Island feel: </strong>Parga is a quaint seaside town, with colorful houses tumbling down the hillside, overlooked by an ancient Venetian castle. Although it's on the mainland, the atmosphere is island-like, with bougainvillea flowers and hills full of olive groves.<br />
Island feel: Parga is a quaint seaside town, with colorful houses tumbling down the hillside, overlooked by an ancient Venetian castle. Although it's on the mainland, the atmosphere is island-like, with bougainvillea flowers and hills full of olive groves.
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<strong>Picture perfect: </strong>Panagia, the islet facing Parga with its whitewashed chapel, is one of Greece's most photographed locations, as well as a dreamy setting for weddings.
Picture perfect: Panagia, the islet facing Parga with its whitewashed chapel, is one of Greece's most photographed locations, as well as a dreamy setting for weddings.
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<strong>Bustling town:</strong> Parga overlooks the mesmerizing Ionian Sea and boasts a waterfront buzzing with life. Kryoneri beach is right in front of the town, while numerous restaurants, cafes and bars line the promenade and the road up to the castle.
Bustling town: Parga overlooks the mesmerizing Ionian Sea and boasts a waterfront buzzing with life. Kryoneri beach is right in front of the town, while numerous restaurants, cafes and bars line the promenade and the road up to the castle.
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<strong>Bay views: </strong>Hidden gems are nestled on the pretty slopes away from the quayside.
Bay views: Hidden gems are nestled on the pretty slopes away from the quayside.
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<strong>Pristine waters: </strong>Day trips to the islands of Paxos and Antipaxos are possible from Parga -- the sapphire waters at Voutoumi beach are breathtaking.
Pristine waters: Day trips to the islands of Paxos and Antipaxos are possible from Parga -- the sapphire waters at Voutoumi beach are breathtaking.
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<strong>Beachside luxury:</strong> The elegant old mansion of Villa Rossa sits at one end of Kryoneri beach in Parga.
Beachside luxury: The elegant old mansion of Villa Rossa sits at one end of Kryoneri beach in Parga.
Villa Rossa
<strong>Bayside dining:</strong> Villa Rossa's restaurant offers fine dining with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients such as fish and seafood, or beef fillet with fresh Greek truffle from the Pindus mountains.
Bayside dining: Villa Rossa's restaurant offers fine dining with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients such as fish and seafood, or beef fillet with fresh Greek truffle from the Pindus mountains.
Villa Rossa
<strong>Sandy strands:</strong> Between Parga and Sivota, 30 kilometers to the northwest, is Arillas beach at Perdika.
Sandy strands: Between Parga and Sivota, 30 kilometers to the northwest, is Arillas beach at Perdika.
<strong>Small town charm:</strong> Sivota is a small fishing village with a pleasant promenade, tiny center and an impressive setting snuggled into the green hillsides. The area is dotted with stunning beaches and islets, perfect for exploring by boat.
Small town charm: Sivota is a small fishing village with a pleasant promenade, tiny center and an impressive setting snuggled into the green hillsides. The area is dotted with stunning beaches and islets, perfect for exploring by boat.
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<strong>Bathing bliss:</strong> The narrow, tree-lined Zavia beach is one of Sivota's highlights.
Bathing bliss: The narrow, tree-lined Zavia beach is one of Sivota's highlights.
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<strong>Hidden treasure: </strong>Mikri Ammos is another of Sivota's many coves hiding sandy treasures.
Hidden treasure: Mikri Ammos is another of Sivota's many coves hiding sandy treasures.
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<strong>Sundowners: </strong>Quayside dining with the sun setting over the Ionian is one of the pleasures of Sivota life.
Sundowners: Quayside dining with the sun setting over the Ionian is one of the pleasures of Sivota life.
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<strong>Low-key charm: </strong>The town of Preveza is home to several stunning beaches such as Ormos-tou-Odyssea.
Low-key charm: The town of Preveza is home to several stunning beaches such as Ormos-tou-Odyssea.
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<strong>Authentic atmosphere:</strong> Preveza has handfuls of cutesy corners in its old town.
Authentic atmosphere: Preveza has handfuls of cutesy corners in its old town.