"Paxos - The Jewel of the Ionians" Top 5 Page for this destination Paxoi Island by XenosUK

Paxoi Island Travel Guide: 97 reviews and 258 photos

Paxos is situated in the Ionian Sea, a few miles south of Corfu. It covers an area of only about 19 sq km, so is small enough to get around easily but big enough not to get bored with.

My reason for describing it as the Jewel of the Ionian (apart from the fact that I love it so much!) is that the whole island is covered in olive and cypress trees, so from the air it resembles a beautiful emerald in a saphire and turquoise sea.

We first went to Paxos in 1992 and have been returning ever since. To see why, take a look at my photos on these pages!

The official Paxos homepage has more excellent photos and information to get you started on planning a trip to Paxos -

http://www.paxos-greece.com/index.htm

More photos in my gallery at

http://www.agni.gr/gallery/show_gallery.asp?gallery=ElaineK

Picture Postcard Perfect

View from Loggos Mill, Paxos

Loggos is the tiniest of the 3 main villages on Paxos and, for us at least, it just seems the friendliest and least spoilt. It's everyone's idea of a typical Greek fishing village.

One of their major concession to tourism was to string a row of fairy lights along the harbour front about 5 years ago, but each year we went back, more and more bulbs were in need of replacing, and by 2003 they had taken it down altogether! It has about half a dozen tavernas, the same number of bars and a handful of shops - so everything you need really.

Last visit to Paxoi Island: Sep 2007
Intro Updated Dec 15, 2007
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Reviews (36)

Daytrips from Corfu to Paxos Transportation (3)

For a lot people, their first experience of Paxos is on a daytrip from Corfu. There are many organised trips available,... more travel advice

Anti Paxos Things to Do (9)

We went to Anti Paxos as part of our round-the-island trip on Lefcothea, but there are lots of other organised trips and... more travel advice

Ortholithos on the west coast of Paxos - Paxoi Island

Round The Island by Boat Things to Do (9)

A trip around the island by boat is a must for dramatic views of the western caves and cliffs. The boat we went on was... more travel advice

Seaplane Service Transportation (3)

This service started up in November last year (2004) and is currently only operating between Corfu, Paxos and Ioannina... more travel advice

Hotels (4)
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Warnings Or Dangers (4)
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Off The Beaten Path (9)
See All Loggos Mill Views
Sports & Outdoors (1)
Great Snorkelling
Shopping (1)
General Shopping Tips

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Comments (22)

mingul Aug 26, 2008 at 1:37 PM Report Abuse

I have visited Corfu Island last year but I could not convince my friends to visit Paxos. After I have seen your page I will definetely return in that area:) Keep up the good work. Mihnea, Bucharest, Romania
cpiers47 Dec 5, 2007 at 3:48 PM Report Abuse

What a wonderful page about Paxos - I believe I'll add it to my list of must-sees in Greece!
janhallett May 6, 2007 at 9:28 AM Report Abuse

Brilliant site - superb cat photos and views - can't wait to visit next month.
sandysmith May 5, 2007 at 9:50 AM Report Abuse

so idyllic! no wonder you love it and it has whetted my appetitie for visiting next week, thank you
nickandchris Nov 2, 2005 at 9:01 AM Report Abuse

A wonderful page. Took me back to when we were there in the 80's. In those days you were allowed to take a hired boat anywhere. We even went as far as Anti-Paxos - much nicer without the trippers.
etfromnc Oct 24, 2005 at 1:21 PM Report Abuse

Happy birthday!! I have visited Corfu and lived on Crete but had missed Paxos. It looks and sounds as if I missed a lot.
RickinDutch Oct 24, 2005 at 9:24 AM Report Abuse

Never hear of Paxoi Island and now I must see for myself. Great job! Birthday greetings from Alaska!
bugalugs Oct 14, 2005 at 7:29 AM Report Abuse

Excellent page, really informative tips, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it until I came to the bit about the rats, then it give me the collywobbles!
BluBluBlu Aug 18, 2005 at 8:38 AM Report Abuse

Stunning photo's & tips! Looks a wonderful place...Happy travels, Blu
benazer May 8, 2005 at 2:07 PM Report Abuse

One good thing about VT is you get to see and learn about the places you did not know existed. Thanks very nice pages.