Paxos & Antipaxos
Paxos
Paxos is one of the smallest Ionian Islands, located just off the West coast of Greece, it is situated about 20 miles south of the island of Corfu. Paxos's Mediterranean climate, along with its clean beaches makes it a sought after destination for travelers. Dominated by olive trees, the island is very green compared to other Greek islands. Gaios is the main 'town' on the island, although it is more like a large village. The many bars and cafes are ideal for watching the world go by, and the boats sail in and out of the small port. Lakka and Loggos are smaller fishing villages, with Loggos being the smallest and nearest to Zakspitaki B and B. All the bays on the island enjoy crystal blue clear water, unlike anywhere you have ever been before.
Antipaxos
Antipaxos, the neighboring island, is only 3 miles south of Paxos. The sea surrounding Antipaxos is famously clear blue, with 2 sandy beaches which make for some of the best swimming in the Ionian. There are beach tavernas on each beach for refreshment and lunch. Antipaxos is covered in vineyards. The 100 inhabitants of the island are proud of their local wine, which can be bought in some stores in Paxos. A day out in Antipaxos is definitely recommended during your stay! It is one of the most relaxing ways to spend a day in Paxos. Boats for Antipaxos leave from Loggos, Gaios and Lakka, or you can hire your own small motor boat and see the island by yourselves!
Activities
Whatever your reason for coming to Paxos, there are a number of activities to be enjoyed while you are here.
Hiking
There are literally hundreds of footpaths on Paxos and anti Paxos. Helen is a very keen walker and can give you advice on the best walks to do during your stay on Paxos. You can amble through the olive groves or take a more challenging hike on the west coast cliff path. There are walks to suit every taste and ability. All the walks on the island are simply beautiful and an array of colour and amazing scenery.
Snorkelling and Scuba Diving
If you want to see more clearly the world beneath the waves, a perfect activity on Paxos is to take your snorkel gear to the beach, it gives you an insight into the rock and fauna life in the bays around Paxos and anti Paxos. Or for the more adventurous, there are scuba diving schools on the island, either for experience divers or complete novices who wish to learn.
Boat rental and trips to Anti Paxos
Anti Paxos is a beautiful island, with two stunning sandy beaches and tavernas on the beach, so you can go and relax and enjoy swimming in turquoise-blue waters. There are several companies offering day trips around Paxos and over to Anti Paxos, we can give you information on these.
There are a multitude of companies on Paxos who hire out small motor boats which you can then self drive around the island and over to Anti Paxos. A day out where you can please yourselves and see the dramatic cliffs of the west coast of Paxos, followed by lunch in Anti Paxos, is an experience you will treasure forever.
The beaches
Paxos and Anti Paxos are full of small coves and bays, all of which have clear blue water for swimming in. Because we do not have a huge tidal difference in this part of the mediterranean, the bays are always perfect for swimming. For us, it is the best part of the day to go down to the beach and get into the water for a swim, it has to be experienced to truly appreciate how special it is!
Getting around the island
We are about 20 mins walk from Loggos fishing village, it is all downhill on a quiet beautiful lane or footpath on the way to Loggos so a lovely gentle stroll. For those who don’t fancy the walk back up, there is a taxi in Loggos which will bring you back up in five minutes. If you fancy going further afield, there is a bus in the morning to take you to the other two main places in Paxos, Lakka and Gaios, or the more adventurous can walk it, work up an appetite before lunch.
There are car and motor bike hire available on the island, for those who want to be able to travel further and more independently.
The island has five taxis who can take you anywhere on the island, we have contact details in all our rooms.
