
A petite bright-green heaven. A cosmopolitan island that combines picturesqueness and nobleness. Paxos, the smallest of the Ionian islands, can easily charm every visitor. It is locates 7 nautical miles southern of Corfu and 8 nautical miles from the mainland.
Like all Ionian islands, Paxos main characteristics are the dense sprouting as well as the famous olive groves. While in Paxos, is highly recommended to have a walking tour around the country, or visit the magical beaches for romantic getaways, as well as have a relaxing drink at the bars and pubs at the harbors of Paxos.
The biggest village of Paxos is Gaios. It is surrounded by two little islets, which create a natural shield for the harbor, giving protection and for the visiting vessels. While in Gaios, do not forget to visit the museum of Paxos, in which anyone can take a journey back to the history of the island.
Paxos is also higlhy recommended for swimmers and sea sports lovers. All the beaches are like a dream coming true. Starting from Gaios someone can easily visit the beaches of Giannias, Soulanena, Kloni Gouli, Kamini and Kaki Lagkada. Moreover, the islets of Madonna and St. Nikolas are surrounded by glorious beaches.
When the night comes, great variety of taverns, little restaurants, bars and pubs are available to spend your time eating, relaxing or dancing.
In the northern part of Paxos, 8 Km from Gaios, lies the village of Lakka, which is located inside a little natural golf with azure crystal waters. Like Gaios, lots of beaches are easily accessible like Haramis, Monodendri or by boat Orkos and Arkoudaki.
In the middle of Paxos lies the village of Loggos, a peaceful little harbor surrounded by the forest from on side and by sea from the other. Again taverns, cafès and bars are available for your own pleasure.
The island of Antipaxos lies 3 nautical miles southern from Paxos. In this island you can find the best beaches all over Ionian Islands. Main characteristics are the white sand in combination with the crystal clear waters. Pictures of the landscape are mandatory so that memories could stay alive for ever. Boats to Antipaxos starts daily and frequently
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