After a day of hot Parga sun, the picturesque back streets provide full retail therapy.

For a range of jewellery, watches, leatherware and designer sunglasses, try:

• Onar 63 Anexartisias Street; tel +30 26840.32350
• Argo 57 Anexartisias Street; tel +30 26840.32663
• Efthimiades 22 V. Vasila Street; tel +30 26840.31214

Clothing shops include:

• Boutique Natasa 13 Vasila Street; tel +30 26840.31498
• Jiannis off Mayromihali tel +30 26840.31607, near the castle.

Tip: For the best views of Parga, follow the road passing Krioneri Beach until you reach a supermarket and a bakery. Turn right here and follow the steep footpath up to the headland where there is a small church.

Go in the morning when it is cooler and allow two hours for the return trip. For more information about walks around Parga you can ask at ITS Travel Agency, near by the harbour.