Paxos is located in the Ionian island-chain and is 7 miles from Corfu, also making a great day trip opportunity from Parga or Preveza at the Epirus coast. If you are generally looking for a cosmopolitan destination where you would be able to enjoy the sight of luxurious villas, yachts and some of your favorite celebrities from around the world, the Paxi islands are right for you! The piece of land opposite Paxos, also known as Antipaxos is also a very calm place - the nightlife is not extreme, it is not overcrowded with beach bars or taverns. Paxos was the Cultural Village of Europe in 2004 and its amazing nature has always attracted couples and families who desire a quiet holiday. Some great sights to visit in Paxos is the town churches such as Agioi Apostoli, the folklore and historical museum of Gaios and the Venetian Castle of Agios Nikolaos. If you are up for a small trip, you can go to the beautiful villages of Lakka, Longo, and Ozia. You will see the massive fields with olives everywhere, Magazia also has an olive museum that used to be a mill and this tucked-away hamlet is situated between Gaia and Lakka with several wine shops and walks that lead to the famous cliffs of Eremitis, where you can catch a gorgeous sunset. Paxos was once connected to Corfu, legend says that the sea God Poseidon wanted to live with his love Amphitrite without being disturbed so consequently split the land in two. During the Peloponnesian War in 432 BC the area between Sivota, Paxos and Antipaxos had one of the biggest battles with the Athens-Corfu alliance on the one hand and the Corinth fleet on the other. During this clash the Corinthians lost 30 triremes(an ancient maritime vessel) and the Corfiots – 70. Your boating holiday in Greece can begin in the Ionian islands, don’t forget to add the Paxi islands to your bucket list, their exotic finesse will surpass your expectations.

Daily trips in Corfu organize many excursions to the nearby Paxi islands. The eastern and western coast of Paxos differ in several ways. The former has smoother and more easily accessible land, and the latter – steeper hills and cliffs, caves and domes. You can only access this part of the island by sea, by starting from Corfu or by boat hire in Paxos. A famous sight on the coast of Paxos is the Ortholinthos rock which is a tall lone rock. This generally means upright standing rock. Its height is more than 20 meters and it is considered a natural wonder. You will be fascinated by the Papanikolis caves that are nearby as well. On the opposite side of Ortholinthos you will see another magnificent rock - Petriti and close by there is the deep-sea cave of Axai which is full of a maze with many hidden caves.

Travelling around the eastern side will allow you to set foot on 2 small islands - Skaltsonisi and Mongonisi which are favorite spots for sailing vessels and motor yachts. Taking a boat through Paxos’ narrow channel and the islands of Agios Nikolaos and Panagia will lead you to the gorgeous Gaios village. There you can do some shopping, wander around and have a wonderful lunch during your day cruise.