Molyvos, officially Mithymna, is the most beautiful village on Lesbos and one of the loveliest in all of Greece. Rising up a steep hillside on the island’s north coast beneath a magnificent medieval castle. Its cobbled streets climb between stone houses and grand neoclassical mansions, draped in flowers and shaded by vines, down to a … Read more
For all its fame as a beach paradise, tiny Antipaxos is also. Has long been, an island of vineyards. Producing a rich, sweet, dark wine that is famous across neighbouring Paxos. Much of the little island’s interior is covered with vines, tended by families who cross over from Paxos. Their grapes. Including rare local varieties, … Read more
Voutoumi is the largest and most famous beach on Antipaxos. One of the most celebrated in the whole Ionian, ranked by Lonely Planet among the ten best beaches in Europe. A sweeping bay of white pebbles and sand backed by green, cliff-topped slopes with cypress trees reaching the shore. It is renowned for its dazzling, … Read more
Vrika beach is one of the two celebrated beaches of Antipaxos, a beautiful sandy cove at the northern tip of the tiny island. Famous for its soft sand and shallow, brilliantly clear turquoise water. With a chilled, almost Caribbean feel, it lies in a sheltered bay of remarkable beauty, and its warm, shallow, gently shelving … Read more
For a small island, Paxos offers a wealth of notable things to do, all centred on its beautiful sea, green olive groves and pretty harbour villages. The essential experiences are on the water: boat trips to the dramatic blue caves and the turquoise beaches of Antipaxos. Swimming and snorkelling in crystal-clear coves. Hiring a self-drive … Read more
Paxos is an idyllic and intimate destination for a honeymoon, a small, unspoilt Ionian island that has escaped mass tourism to remain peaceful, green and romantic. For couples it offers stylish villas with private pools set among ancient olive groves or perched above the sea, quiet harbour villages made for leisurely strolls. Dreamy sunsets over … Read more
Erimitis is one of the most dramatic and unspoilt spots on Paxos, a wild stretch of the west coast where towering white cliffs plunge into deep, clear turquoise water. Famous above all for its sunsets, widely regarded as the most spectacular in the Ionian. It is a place of raw natural beauty rather than an … Read more
The history of Paxos reaches from myth to the present day, and has shaped the small, green island we see today. According to legend, Paxos was created when the sea god Poseidon struck Corfu with his trident, breaking off a piece of land as a peaceful retreat. In more solid history, the island came under … Read more
Mongonisi is a small, sheltered bay at the southern tip of Paxos, home to one of the island’s few sandy beaches and a favourite spot for families. A little islet joined to the main island by a short causeway, it wraps around a calm, shallow bay of clear turquoise water, backed by green cliffs and … Read more
Paxos is a notable island for walking, laced with a network of old paths and mule tracks that wind through its ancient olive groves. Past dry-stone walls and quiet villages to dramatic coastal viewpoints. The most famous walk leads from the capital, Gaios, south through the olive groves to the magnificent Tripitos arch. A natural … Read more