Gaios

Mongonisi Paxos: The Sandy Bay and Beach at the Island’s South

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The sheltered bay and islet of Mongonisi at the south of Paxos

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

Where to Stay in Paxos: Gaios, Loggos, Lakka and the Best Areas

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Aerial view of Lakka village and its yacht-filled bay on Paxos

Deciding where to stay in Paxos means choosing between the island’s three lovely harbour villages, Gaios, Loggos and Lakka, and the villas dotted through the olive groves in between. Gaios, the capital and main port, is the largest and liveliest, with the widest choice of tavernas, shops and services. Lakka, curving around a beautiful bay … Read more