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Holidays in Paxos - things to do on Paxos
Swimming
Nearly
all the beaches on Paxos are a mixture of stone, shingle and pebble, but
all are safe for swimming and the water is wonderfully clear and blue.
It is essential to wear something on your feet while on the beach — jelly
shoes, flip flops, espadrilles etc. There is a man-made sandy beach at
Mogonisi at the south of the island and the sheltered beaches on the west
side of Lakka Bay have an unusual feature in that the shingle and pebble
gives way to flat, golden sand as soon as you enter the water. This makes
Lakka's beaches very popular with families and children.
Water sports
Windsurfing is usually available on Monodendri Beach between Lakka and Loggos.
Snorkelling and diving
Snorkelling is very popular all round the island, because of the clarity of the water and the rocky coastline, and equipment can be bought in local shops. There has from time to time been a diving operation in Lakka but contact us for more details.
Getting around
Our offices offer car, jeep and boat hire. Scooters, mountain bikes and quad bikes can also be hired locally — ask in our office for details.
Local history and culture
Our office in Lakka can give you details of special Greek evenings, where you can learn something of the culture of the island. You can also join in on some guided walks.
Walking and exploring
Our offices in the UK and Lakka can provide you with detailed walking maps of the island which will help you to explore even the most remote areas.
Day trips
There
are regular excursions from Lakka, Loggos and Gaios to Anti-Paxos.
These trips take in visits to the spectacular west coast with its blue
grottos and caves. Bookings for all these trips can be arranged
through our local offices.
Paxos Music Festival
This annual event takes place this year September 6-20. The festival brings together talented young musicians from all over Europe who form an international chamber orchestra performing evening concerts, mainly centred on Loggos. Contact us for more details.