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Holidays in Paxos

A tiny green Ionian island of olive groves, harbour villages and turquoise coves, with even smaller Antipaxos next door. Here's what Paxos is like, when to go and how long to stay.

NIGHTS AWAY7
BUDGET£££
BEST MONTHSMay–Jun, Sep
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The calm turquoise bay at Lakka on Paxos, with olive trees on the shore

Paxos at a glance

FLIGHT FROM LONDON
ABOUT 4 HRS
TIME DIFFERENCE
2 HRS AHEAD OF THE UK
CURRENCY
EURO (€)
ENTRY
NO VISA FOR SHORT STAYS
PLUGS
TYPE C / F · 230V

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Rough flight times from London.

Best time to visit Paxos

  1. JAN14°C average daytime highClosed, quieter
  2. FEB15°C average daytime highClosed, quieter
  3. MAR16°C average daytime highCool, quieter
  4. APR19°C average daytime highSpring, a good time to go
  5. MAY23°C average daytime highWarm, best time to go
  6. JUN27°C average daytime highHot, best time to go
  7. JUL30°C average daytime highHot, busy, a good time to go
  8. AUG30°C average daytime highHot, busy, a good time to go
  9. SEP27°C average daytime highWarm sea, best time to go
  10. OCT22°C average daytime highMild, a good time to go
  11. NOV18°C average daytime highQuiet, quieter
  12. DEC15°C average daytime highClosed, quieter

Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.

June and September are best for warm sea and calm coves. August is busy with yachts and Italian visitors. The season runs from May to October, and the island is very quiet in winter.

Things to do in Paxos

FREE

Gaios

The main harbour village, with a tiny island across a narrow channel.

FREE

Loggos and Lakka

Two more pretty harbour villages, each with small beaches.

DAY TRIP

Antipaxos

Voutoumi and Vrika beaches have some of the clearest water in Greece.

TOUR

Blue caves

Boat trips along the west coast's cliffs and sea caves.

OUTDOORS

Hire a small boat

No licence is needed for small boats, the best way to find your own cove.

OUTDOORS

Olive groves walks

Old paths through ancient olive trees across the island.

Paxos: common questions

Is Paxos worth visiting?

Yes, for a peaceful holiday. It's small, unspoilt and beautiful, with no big resorts.

How do you get to Paxos?

Fly into Corfu, which has direct flights from the UK, then take the ferry, about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes.

Does Paxos have sandy beaches?

Mostly pebble coves. The sandy beaches are on Antipaxos, a short boat ride away.

What is the best time to visit Paxos?

June and September, around 27°C.

Do you need a car on Paxos?

Not really. A scooter, small boat or taxi is enough on such a small island.

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