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WELCOME TO PAXOS ISLAND
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Paxos is a small island in the Ionian Sea, located 7 miles south of Corfu, 8 miles from the mainland coast and administratively belongs to the Prefecture of Corfu. The capital of Paxos is the picturesque Gaios, which is naturally protected by two islets, Panagia and Agios Nikolaos.
Paxos is characterized by its dense vegetation and is mainly famous for its vast olive groves, which date back hundreds of years, and small vineyards. Paxos is an island with many caves and sulfur springs. Since the 1960s, the inhabitants of Paxos have been involved in tourism, fishing and the production of olive oil and wine. The olive oil of Paxos is of very high quality and is also used in the production of soap and shampoo.
The beaches of Paxos are one of your best choices in the Ionian Sea. Clear blue waters and golden sands in an idyllic landscape that stands out in the surrounding area. You can take small boats to uncrowded beaches and swim in waters you may have never seen before.
Paxos is a serene gem among the Ionian Islands of Greece, celebrated for its unspoiled beauty and laid-back atmosphere. Though small in size, the island captivates visitors with its emerald waters, hidden coves, and dense olive groves that blanket the landscape.
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Location: About 14 km south of Corfu, part of the Ionian Islands group.
Size: Around 25 square kilometers, making it one of the smallest inhabited Ionian islands.
Population: Roughly 2,500 permanent residents.
WHERE TO GO
Paxos is dotted with charming villages like Gaios, Loggos, and Lakka, each offering a taste of traditional Greek life with waterfront tavernas, stone houses, and scenic harbors. Popular activities include boating to the stunning Blue Caves, visiting nearby Antipaxos with its white-sand beaches, and exploring coastal trails.
HOW YOU WILL GET THERE
HOW TO COME TO PAXOS
There is a bus line, with two routes in winter and three in summer per week, to and from Athens via Igoumenitsa. You can also travel to Paxos from many cities in Greece with KTEL bus routes.
Athens KTEL: +30 2105474333 – Paxos: +30 2662032245
There are regular ferryboat routes from Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Parga, Sivota, which are reduced during the winter period. There are also small speedboats, which in an emergency have the ability to cover any lack of transport. Tel. +30 
6972816229 – 6986007242
Routes to Paxos: +30 26620 32114 - 32256
Paxos Port Station Corfu: +30 2661020675
Paxos Port Authority: +30 2662032533
Gaios Port Station: +30 2662032256
Igoumenitsa Port Authority: +30 2665022235, 2665022240
Corfu Port Authority: +30 2661032655
Parga Port Authority: +30 2684031227
By flying dolphin or catamaran: Regular high-speed boat services operate to and from Paxos. Bouas tours and Petrakis tours (2 companies) tel.: +30 2662032245 / 2661049 800 and +30 2661031649 / 2661038690
By boats, caiques and sailing boats: Small tourist boats make excursions to the surrounding islands and beaches and sailing boats at tel. +30 6972816229 – 6986007242