Tripitos arch

Paxos Walks: Walking Trails, Olive Groves and Tripitos Arch

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The Tripitos arch, a natural stone bridge on the Paxos coast

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

Paxos Blue Caves: The Sea Caves and How to Visit Them by Boat

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Excursion boat beneath the white cliffs and blue caves of the Paxos west coast

The Paxos blue caves are the spectacular sea caves and grottoes carved into the steep white cliffs of the island’s west coast. Where towering limestone walls plunge into deep, luminous blue water. Reached only from the sea, they are the scenic highlight of a boat trip around Paxos. Admired for the extraordinary way sunlight turns … Read more