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Paxos Island, Ionian Islands, Greece
Paxos Island, Ionian Islands, Greece
 
   
   
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Discover Neptune's island, the most amazing destination in the Ionian Sea!

Paxos is a tiny yet majestic island of the Ionian Sea, the ideal destination if you wish to relax and leave the hassle of everyday routine far behind you. At Paxos Greece you will discover the most amazing settings alternating from white pebbly and sandy stretches and clear green-blue waters to verdant hillsides full of olive trees and cypresses. The lovely paths passing through the forests are your best bet if you are a nature lover and wish to stroll around scenting the aroma of herbs harmoniously blended with the sea breeze!

The beautiful and serene villages of Paxos (Paxi) Greece have remained almost untouched by travel industry, compared to the rest of the Ionian Islands, so the island is an ideal cast away haven for all of you seeking for serenity and tranquility during your vacation. You will experience an unprecedented intimate ambiance, heartfelt hospitality and have the chance for alternative vacations including diving, walking, sailing and acquaintance with island customs and art, as many events, trips and sessions are organized throughout the year and especially in summer months.

Some of the most popular settlements with magnificent sea front promenades and lovely open-air cafés and tavernas are Gaios, also being the capital town of the island, Lakka and Loggos, two of the nicest areas in Paxos. From all three settlements there is easy access to the magnificent beaches, as well as Paxos hotels (Paxi) for your accommodation.

Paxos Hotels (Paxi)

In Paxos there are accommodation options for all tastes and budgets, meeting your every need. Paxos Hotel accommodation includes elegant villas and country villas for families and large groups of friends providing ample spaces and great amenities, some even featuring a swimming pool. You can also go for fully equipped apartments or Paxos Hotels studios at the most popular settlements of the island, such as Gaios, Loggos and Lakka. Paxos hotel complexes include all comforts of home and rather helpful staff making your stay truly delightful. In order to ensure accommodation in one of the Paxos hotels during high season, be so smart to pre-book the accommodation you prefer well in advance. More information about Paxos accommodation.

Paxos Beaches & Antipaxos Boat Trips

Paxos Beaches display exotic like features, although they are mostly pebbly, with a few sandy stretches. What makes them stand out is their crystal clear, turquoise waters giving them exotic looks as well as the lush cypress tree vegetation descending almost to the water front.

Some of the beaches really worth swimming at are the sandy Mongonissi beach, while you can soak in the sun and swim at the magnificent Monodendri beach, Levrehio, Gianna, Soulanenas, Balos, Kipiadi, Glyfada, Arkoudaki and many more, all with crystal clear waters.

Your Paxos vacations will be complete only if you take a boat tour at Antipaxos, an island extremely close to Paxos. You will take a true taste of paradise at beaches such as Voutoumi and Vrika, which are simply unrivalled and are by far the best to swim at! There are reliable travel agents in Paxos arranging boat trips and everything else you need for your Paxos vacation, so click here for more.

Paxos Sightseeing

Although Paxos (Paxi) Greece is not renowned for its sights and attractions there are some options for sightseeing. Most sights are related to the history of the island in the span of centuries and retain the essence of the past and the particular local spirit. In Gaios you can visit the Folk Museum of Paxos, while in Lakka there is a stone built light-house, a great spot to view the sunset from.

If you are interested in old chursches the Church of Zoodochos Pigi with the old murals as well as Agii Apostoli Church in Magazia with the amazing sunset vista, are you best bet. Take one of the boat trips offered around the island and the island of Antipaxos and admire the sea-cave of Hypapante, as well as brilliant beaches. If you are interested in learning more about boat tours or other sightseeing events and guided walks, view our travel agents' page, with agencies providing first rate Paxos vacation services.

Travel to Paxos Greece

If you wish to travel to Paxos by plane you need to bear in mind that travelers are catered by the airport in Corfu and are then transferred by ferry, hydrofoil or sea taxi to the island of Paxos. You can also drive to Igoumenitsa, on the western coast of Greece and take the ferry to Paxos from its Port. Ferries from Brindisi Italy depart daily to Paxos, while ferries departing from Ancona, Bari and Venice ports arrive at the port of Igoumenitsa.

If you wish to avoid hassle about planning your trip to Paxos, reliable Paxos travel agents can arrange everything for you, providing you excellent services and of course peace of mind.

 
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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