What’s the next best thing to paradise? A paradisiacal place in the Ionian Islands, which you can only access by boat, but most preferably a sailing boat.
During our visit to the Greek islands, we disembarked in Paxos. The second island in terms of size, its one of the most unknown islands in the Ionian archipelago.
For many, Paxos represents an oasis of serenity, where you can enjoy turquoise waters and fine white sand. On the other hand, the west side of the island is made up of high rocky cliffs.
The island offers you privacy and tranquillity, a great distance from the noise that accompanies the ‘night-life’. This makes it the perfect spot for people that are looking for a family holiday in peace. When the night falls, the night becomes magical, and you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of this Mediterranean gem.
The capital of the city, Gaios, is the best place to taste local dishes of fish or fresh shellfish. We also appreciated the very traditional architecture of a fishing town, that reminded us of the Venetian style balconies.
As mentioned before, access to the island is exclusively by boat. From the port of Igoumenitsa, it won’t take you more than an hour. On the other hand, if you’d rather travel from Corfu, the journey will take you around half an hour.
Many may think that the best way to tour an island is renting a car or a motorbike. However, there are many more advantages of renting boats. Go from cala to cala at your own rhythm, discovering the true jewels of the Ionian Islands.
Paxos is one of those islands in which renting a car won’t be useful at all. The highways are narrow, and you will find the best beaches south of the island in Antipaxos. Boat over to avoid all the trouble.
