If You Want To Relax In Greece, Visit Paxos

​14 kilometres from the tourist hotspot of Corfu, Paxos could not be more different. As one of the least commercial islands in Greece, here you can really explore the real Greece and sit back and enjoy everything. In this blog we’ll take you through the areas of the island and highlight the best things to see and do in Paxos.

How to get there
As Paxos isn’t large, it doesn’t have an airport so we recommend you fly into Corfu and then get the ferry over to Paxos from there. You can fly into Corfu from many UK airports including the main four London ones, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham and Bristol. Ferries run multiple times a day leaving from Corfu Town and arriving at Paxos’s main port Gaios. 

Gaios

Gaios
The capital of Paxos, Gaios is also the main ferry port for the island and this is where the ferry comes from Corfu. From here you can also take the ferry to the smaller island of Antipaxos. Although it is the capital of the island it is still fairly small and operates as a fishing port first and foremost rather than catering primarily to tourists. Despite it’s size that doesn’t mean it is lacking any of the amenities that you need and the narrow, winding streets are packed with cafes, bars and tavernas as well as shops, banks, chemists and more. It is here in the cafes and tavernas of the bustling streets that you can sample the local food and a spread of other cuisines. You can choose whether to sit in the square on the waterfront and take in the atmosphere or you want to get out and explore what the town has to offer, either work equally as well. One of the most recognisable sights of Gaios is the statue of Georgios Anemogiannis, a hero of the Greek war of independence, this statue lies to the south of the town. You can also venture over to st Nicholas’s Island across the harbour, this island what makes Gaios such a great sheltered harbour as it blocks the winds coming across. St Nicholas’s Island which has two churches and the ruins of a 15th century venetian fort on it which are well worth exploring. This is not the only remains of the venetian occupation as many of the waterfronts building are built in venetian style. 

Georgios Anemogiannis Statue

Lakka
The second largest of the settlements on Paxos, Lakka is located in the far north of the island. Like Gaios, Lakka is a very natural harbour with a distinctive horseshoe shape. This horseshoe shape makes for some great beaches, Paralia Lakka and Kanoni Strand are some of the best. If watersports are your thing then Lakka and the surrounding areas are the best part of Paxos to take part. Many of these can be reached by taxi from Lakka whether that be by land or by sea, personally sea taxis are our favourite way to see the Greek islands if they are available. Lakka is also home to many bars and tavernas offering a wide choice of Greek delicacies and Mediterranean cuisine. 

Loggos Harbour

Loggos  
The smallest of the three we’ve gone through here, Loggos is located between the two on the east coast of Paxos. Similar to much of the island, Loggos is a fishing village with an inviting harbour where boats and water taxis are parked and the waterfront is lined with bars and tavernas serving some of the best food on the island. Loggos has a number of nearby beaches whether it be the one in the centre of its bay or Levrechio and Marmaris to the south. Like Gaios and Lakka, water taxis from Loggos’s harbour can take you to the west coast to explore some of the sights that located outside of the three main settlements. 

Other Great Sights of Paxos
Here are some sights worth seeing when on Paxos that aren’t in the main settlements. 

• Tripitos Arch – a rock arch attached the mainland by a short rock bridge, this natural formation is a pleasure to behold, and the caves and shallow pools of turquoise water are also well worth a look.
• Megonissi – an island barely off the south of Paxos is home to a lovely beach and some bars as well caves and churches. It can be reached by car or sea taxi. 

Antipaxos  
An island under the authority of Paxos, this small island south of Paxos is almost uninhabited but boasts some beautiful beaches with golden sand such as those at Vrika and Voutoumi, where you can swim or watch the world go by. You can also do a bit of exploring by boat or foot and find any number of coves which are more private.
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​We hope this has helped you see what Paxos has to offer for somewhere to relax for a few days on its own or as part of a trip to Corfu. To find out more about the rest of Greece take a look around our website and if you’re looking to book call 01157843388 email [email protected] or fill in our contact form with what you’re looking for. Don't forget to follow us on social media to find out the next Destination of the Week and for all your Greek Holiday needs. If you've been to Paxos, where was your favourite place, thing you did or think we missed anything? Let us know in the comments or on social media.

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