Paxos Greece | tourist holiday travel guide to Paxi |
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Paxos or Paxi is one of the smallest of the Ionian chain of Greek islands that run down the western coast of mainland Greece. It is also one of the smallest islands to feature on the tourist map at just 8km long by 3km wide. It feels like an island in miniature too with dinky beaches, tiny toytown villages and small mountains. It is a very pretty island, oozing charm and covered in dense olive groves that are renowned for producing the best olive oil in Greece. Overview |
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PAXOS HIGHLIGHTS |
| West coast cliffs | |||
Thanks to David Watrous of Greek Islands Club for information update |
Shoals of day trippers head by
boat for the beaches of for sea grottos mostly found on the limestone cliffs
of the exposed west coast. Hired boats are not allowed here
so the only way to see it from the sea an excursion
boat. You can walk coastal paths but, of course, you don't get to experience
the majesty of the cliffs though there are spectacular
views. The sea caves are stunning, quite the best anywhere in the Greek island and some are large enough to take pleasure boats. The cave at KASTANITHA is the most impressive at 600 ft high though the largest is at GRAMMATIKO. All are worth a visit. The cliffs above ERIMITIS BAY are very popular, particularly at sunset and the Sunset Bar is a very popular place in the evening. Follow the signs from the hamlet at BOIKATIKA to get to it. |
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PAXOS MAP |
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Paxos and Anti Paxos are 14 kilometres south of Corfu, 20 kilometres to the east is Parga on the mainland. Paxos covers some 19sq km and has a permanent population of 2,300, There are three main villages Gaios, Lakka and Loggos. |
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PAXOS WEATHER |
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PAXOS FACTS |
| Telephone +30 (0662) | Cash machines | ||
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Tourist Police: 32222 Health Centre: 31466 Port: 32259 |
Gaios (3) Lakka (1) |
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The beautiful Greek Islands are renowned for their spectacular scenery, magnificent mountainous backdrops, stunning sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Holidays to the Greek Islands are often most cherished for this combination of sunshine, warm waters and beaches set against truly wonderful scenery. Whether it is a traditional beach holiday you would like or something with a little more history, you'll find that a break away to the Greek Islands is just the answer! |
| Sailing | ||
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Hydrofoils Santa II and Santa III run a daily service from Corfu - the journey takes about 1hr. |
| Driving | ||
| Flying | ||
| AirSea Lines now runs a seaplane service several days a week. It flies from Gouvia Marina on Corfu to Gaios with a free minibus from Saroko Square in Corfu Town and company offices at the Old Port at El. Vennizelou 32. Visit their website at www.airsealines.com |
| Walking | ||
| Paxos is a good island for walking with scores of tracks criss-crossing the island and you are never far away from a small village or hamlet. The island is an endless olive grove, terraced with stone walls with many of the olives planted during Venetian rule. There are around 150 old stone olive-presses, 63 chapels and several windmills. Only 10 km long and 4 km wide, the island is easily walkable and The Bleasdale Walking Map of Paxos, available from many shops, details 53 footpaths. Foxy also has some splendid trails to follow on his site ( see below). The best walks can be found around Lakka with stunning views to be had and the road from Gaios to Loggos is a splendid walk with the hamlet at Fondana offering a rest half-way. |
PAXOS PHOTO GALLERIES |
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| If you would like your photo gallery here then email details. It takes 10 photos to make a gallery and they can be of the whole island or of a particular resort. |
PAXOS SITES |
| A personal pick of websites on Paxos | ||
Elaine K's Paxos : Probably the definitive site on Paxos from Elaine who has been going there for years. Great photos, lots of information. - If you want your site considered email me |
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A tourist survival guide to the Greek island of Paxos |