Lakka Paxos: The Horseshoe Bay Village in the North

The sheltered turquoise bay of Lakka at the northern tip of Paxos

Lakka is the second-largest village on Paxos and one of the loveliest, set around a beautiful, almost enclosed horseshoe bay at the northern tip of the island. Sheltered by hills covered in olive groves and cypress trees, its calm, crystal-clear waters make it a favourite anchorage for yachts and a notable place for swimming, sailing … Read more

Loggos Paxos: The Tiny Fishing Harbour Village Guide

The harbour of Loggos on Paxos with stone houses and moored boats

Loggos is the smallest and quietest of the three villages of Paxos, a tiny, picturesque fishing harbour on the east coast, midway between Gaios and Lakka. Gathered around a horseshoe-shaped bay where fishing boats and yachts bob together, it has a handful of tavernas and cafes right at the water’s edge. A cluster of ochre … Read more

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

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