Heraklion - Paros

Heraklion, Crete - Parikia, Paros
Overcast with a sunny late afternooon

We had a taxi arranged to pick us up at 6.45am to catch the six hour ferry to Paros.
The ferry was very large and obviously new and we settled into the lounge area and snoozed most of the way over.
We had one stop at Santorini where we will be staying in a week’s time. 
We landed in Parikia, Paros after 2pm and we could see the hotel as they lowered the ramp on the ferry. 

Spying our hotel (The Oasis) as the ramp of the ferry went down.

The ferry...large and new.  A very smooth journey.

After a shower we set off exploring along the esplanade. There are so many restaurants along the road and on the beach side in the sand. 
After a cloudy start to our stay the late afternoon was bathed in sunshine. 

The view from our hotel.

A lovely meal of Saganaki Mussels and fish was enjoyed at this restaurant on the esplanade.

Our appetisers....I think we need to keep up our walking.  

We decided on a fish restaurant overlooking the sea and watching passers by. As we were dining earlier than the custom we ordered appetisers to start and our main meal later on so that we could soak up the atmosphere. The host gave us a delicious dessert to share of a fine pastry.

Aren’t the alley ways just gorgeous!

We then wandered over to the other side of our hotel and explored the many pretty little alleys that were being lit up for the evening. Every turn produced another photo opportunity.