On the 29th June 2008, we arrived by Ferry at the port of Parikia on the Island of Paros.  We made our way to the Hotel Niklas just along the coast from the port.

The narrow winding alley ways of the main town  provide some shelter from the sun for tourists just as much as the local kittens found basking on the cobbled streets.

Parikia, the island's capital, lies on the west coast and is also its main port. Its oldest quarter occupies the same site as the ancient city, more or less at the center of the town and is clustered around the hill on the Southwest side of the harbour.

The center of Parikia holds the ruins of the old castle and around it we discovered many small alleyways containing tiny white houses decorated with flowers, The  views out across the sea from the ancient wall can be seen from the shade of the small church situated at the top.

The harbour gives much needed opportunities for acrobatic balances and back arches on the large rocks which make up the sea break.

The island's many kittens  provide some great photo opportunities too.

Paros Island