Why visit Paxos?
One of the best Greek Islands to visit during any time of year is Paxos. It is a wonderful island with a sterling reputation, beautiful scenery and friendly people. One of the benefits that keeps visitors coming back to Paxos is that it is the least commercial of all the Greek Islands. This sets people at ease, within a natural environment that inspires countless artists with its pebble beaches and sparkling blue sea. Being there for the first time, it is almost like one has been dropped back into history, instead of being at one of the world’s most delightful holiday destinations.
Paxos is a small island teeming with both friendly locals and many sights to visit and explore. With such beautiful scenery, it is easy to see why so many people can’t helping returning to holiday on Paxos. It does not take long to get the feeling that Paxos is the perfect location to let go of worldly concerns and take things at a slower pace. Walk along the beach to one of the many seaside cafes. Sip exotic coffee while leisurely watching fishermen bringing in the catch of the day to the market. Tour the shops and eateries using age-old techniques for baking or creating exotic Greek cuisine that everyone is sure to enjoy. When visiting the island, it is easy to see why is is one of the gems of the Mediterranean.
Paxos is quaint and welcoming in every way, though it has all the accommodations one could possible require. The primary port, Gaios, receives all manner of sea traffic in the form of boats, sea taxis and hydro planes. Many of the smaller hubs around the island such as Logos and Lakka do much the same, though a nice introduction to the island is through this main hub. Through Gaios, one will be able to get acquainted with the Greek and Italian influenced architecture. Explore small side streets that cluster around the area, filled with restaurants and eateries scattered everywhere like olive trees. After sampling the Greek cuisine of pasta, breads and sauces one will know that they came to the right place for holiday.
Paxos is one of those kinds of places that combines island casual atmosphere with everyday necessities quite well. One can take a warm stroll along the lanes to restaurants, shops and hotels with ease. Do not forget to take part in Paxos’ lively night-life, filled with waterfront bars and live music that are sure to make any visit memorable. Visit Paxos and walk pebbled beaches with shallow waters that overlook a warm, emerald blue sea. Any traveller is ensured a idyllic visit that is a must for any Paxos holiday.


22. Feb, 2012 