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Distinguished by dramatic contrasts in scenery, this small island only 8km long and 4km wide has remained surprisingly unspoilt.
Some may say it’s rather inconvenient to reach but we feel that this is what retains the
island's natural charm. Faster ferries have shortened the transfer time but have done little to change Paxos in other ways. On the whole, the island is one huge olive grove,
dramatised here and there by the bright green of pine trees, and offset by the startlingly vivid hues of the sea. The gentle hills and sparkling bays of the east coast are in sharp contrast to the wild drama of the west coast cliffs. Gaios, Loggos and Lakka are the three main settlements, where local life goes on around the visitors, and many boats from sleek yachts to old fishing boats.
Our Recommendations
Such a small island yet such a variety of things to see, do and experience:
• Visit Anti-Paxos, where the white sand beaches of Vrika and Voutoumi are often compared to those of the Caribbean. Daily boat trips are available from Gaios, and from Loggos and Lakka on a Wednesday, weather permitting.
• Relax on a round island baot trip from Loggos & Lakka, on a Wednesday or daily from Gaios, weather permitting.
• Take a trip down the west coast to see the great rock formations of Ortholithos Rock, Tripitos Arch, and visit the Blue Caves
• Watch the sun set over the Erimitis cliffs and changing them from white to blood-red
• Get closer to the natural beauty of the island on a guided walk
• Visit Mainland Greece on a day trip to Parga
• Visit Mongonissi island, linked to Paxos by a causeway and a red sand beach
• Discover something of Paxos history in Gaios, Lakka and on the islands of Panagia and Agios Nikolaos
• Hire the Sea Taxi for a private excursion to Anti Paxos, the river Styx, Parga, Sivota, Corfu, Lefkada, Kefalonia or Ithaca
• Learn about the olive industry at the Olive Press Museum in Magazia, or visit the Museum and Art Gallery of Paxos in Gaios
• Enjoy music in a wonderful setting at one of the classical or contemporary concerts and festivals that take place in May, July and September
• Try scuba diving, which is now available for the first time on Paxos
• Take a day trip, shopping to Corfu
Ferry Connections: For those of you travelling via Mainland Greece or Italy, CV Travel can also organise ferry crossings direct to Corfu from Patras, Bari and Venice. Please ask your Sales Consultant for details and prices.