More about Paxos
SIGHTS
If you can find a copy of The Bleasdale Walking Map of Paxos, all the trails and topography are well charted, but these days copies are in short supply.Â
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Tripitos Arch
You can walk to it starting from the village of Velientatika.  Park near the church.  Leave it to your left and walk downhill past the bell tower. a couple of hundred yards on there’s a sign for the footpath, leading to the arch on your right.Â
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‘The Cut’
A Lovely clear water channel at the south of the island for swimming, only accessible by boat.  Swim between the Agnelli House and the Chapel. Watch out for the current which is stronger at certain times of the day. This is the passage through the island to get to the west coast and Anti-Paxos.Â
HEALTHCARE / EMERGENCY CARE
There is one medical centre on the island, just outside Gaios. It will come up on Google Maps as ‘Paxi Health Centre’.
Tel: +30 2662 360100
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The emergency number for the island is 112 as in the rest of Europe.Â
The Police can be contacted on +30 2662 032222.Â
FOOD, DRINK & GROCERY SHOPPING
Each town or village (Gaios, Loggos, Lakka and Magazia) has a small supermarket where you can find almost everything you’ll need. The supermarket in Gaios is the largest and best stocked, so it's best to head there to get supplies if you are in a villa. You can find all food and booze here so consider it a one stop shop. The paid car park is closest, but there is another slightly hidden free car park which you can find if you head to Eleni’s Coiffuere hairdresser via Google maps.Â
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There’s also a fantastic butcher in Gaios just off the main square (the side street at the back left of the square if your back is to the water), there is a fishmonger located on the opposite street across the square, where you’ll also find the bakery.Â
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Check out the olive oil shop on the waterfront in Gaios, and take some home as a memory of the island.  Lovely sponges, olive wood products and soaps can also be found in many shops. Â
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There are two great wine shops on the island – one in Gaios just off the main square (side street on the back right if your back is to the water), and the other in Lakka. These sell nicer wine and spirits then you will find in the supermarkets.Â
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While in Lakka, visit Antigoni’s Health Food store on the corner opposite the cash machine for everything organic and Gluten Free – and some great fashion too (linen shirts, espadrilles, scarves, jewellery).Â
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The island has two pharmacies, one in Gaios on the main square (this one selling Korres products and better quality toiletries than the supermarkets), and the other in Magazia.
Shops
Gaios
Il Pareo
For fans, colourful shirts, and sarongs with fabrics sourced from Indonesia. They have A sister shop in Lakka.Â
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Cuore
A shop on the main square in Gaios, selling beautiful hats, woven bags and clothing from Athenian designers.Â
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Koo Concept Store
A shop on the front in Gaios selling jewellery, ceramics, clothes, shoes, sunglasses and bags from Greek designers.
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Eliani Paxoi
An amazing hidden gem not on Google maps, opposite the supermarket in Gaios. Eliani stocks Athenian and Greek mainland based designers - jumpsuits, dresses and matching two pieces with a 70’s vibe.Â
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Bohemian
A great little shop selling beautiful dresses, jumpsuits, and bags, on the way into Gaios from the inland side.Â
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Ricordo’s
A great shop for pretty Greek made gold and silver jewellery.Â
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Ioanna
Another great destination for sarongs.Â
Loggos (Longos)
Kombos
A boutique stocking beautiful Greek designed women’s clothing and swimwear. Colores, a great Greek brand is stocked here.
Kombos
As in Loggos: A boutique stocking beautiful Greek designed women’s clothing and swimwear. Colores, a great Greek brand is stocked here.Â
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Terra Madre
A shop selling espadrilles, linen shirts and a selection of health foods, it’s run by our amazing wedding celebrant, Antigoni. Stop by on the way into Lakka. Â
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Restaurants in Gaios
MamboÂ
An excellent little restaurant on the Waterfront in Gaios serving delicious local dishes.Â
Del PescatoreÂ
Great seafood restaurant in the main square in Gaios, that also serves pasta.Â
This can be found to right of the church in the main square. Serves Italian style food, and can provide gluten free pasta.Â
Piazza Massa
Mediterraneo
The seafood destination in Gaios can be found on the front towards the New Port (past daytime coffee spot and late night bar Porto Vecchio).Â
Volcano
Located on the inland side of the square, they also have an upstairs terrace which is great for an early evening drink watching people go by in the square below.Â
Genesis
A large restaurant perfect for bigger parties and families towards the statue of Georgios Anemogiannis on the front in Gaios serving tasty local dishes and seafood.Â
One of Paxos’ most established tavernas, Taka Taka is known for its delicious seafood. Located just behind the main square, it’s usually full.Â
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Restaurants in Lakka
Paxoimadi
Both Paxoimadi and the Alexandros are incredible little restaurants serving traditional Greek cuisine in a small street off the waterfront that feels like a film set it’s so picturesque.Â
Restaurant Alexandros
See Paxoimadi and be sure to try the rabbit stew, or chicken with olives. A must visit for traditional Greek fare.Â
Aki’s
A great restaurant on the front next to Fanny’s Bar with a creative and modern European menu. A lovely place to have a quiet dinner right by the water.Â
Other Restaurants
Taverna Dolos, Fountana
In a lovely location in Fontana village in the hills of Paxos, Taverna Dolos offers traditional Greek cuisine with friendly service from Nikos.  Anything from the grill is great, or is you feel like pasta, try their Carbonara.Â
Averto, Magazia
Serving modern dishes in a beautiful setting. The tables are on terraces cut into the hillside behind the restaurant, surrounded by ancient olive trees, with a gorgeous view down to the sea and the mainland beyond.Â
Thymari, Bogdanatika
A family run restaurant by Eleni and her very talented chef husband, Thymari offers Mediterranean food, and modern Greek dishes with the most delicious desserts. Generous portions too.
Erimitis, Ermitis
A restaurant and bar with an unmissable view of the cliffs on the west coast of the island, this is a must visit for a drink at sunset. Though we suggest saving this for the wedding day!
Bella Vista, Antipaxos
As the name suggests, the view here is pretty unbeatable, rivalled only by Erimitis. Have lunch above the beautiful sandy beach below, with stunning views of the main island and the surrounding sea.Â
Mogonissi Taverna
A large restaurant overlooking the sandy beach at Mogonissi – another lovely spot in the evenings or for large boat parties for lunch.Â
Bars
Gaios
Café Kalimera
A great spot for coffee during the day, the drinks start flowing in the afternoon and don't stop until late – a must to head to after dinner for music and dancing, or before heading to Club Diana.Â
Porto Vecchio
Another daytime coffee spot that turns into a lively bar at night, you’ll find it on the front if you keep walking towards the New Port.Â
Loggos (Longos)
Roxi Bar
The place to go for a drink before dinner in Loggos or nearby Bouloukos on Levrechio Beach, head to the back to sit on their terrace overlooking the water.
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Le Rocher
A great smaller bar next to Roxi, head here for creative cocktails, great music and a lovely tiled terrace cut into the rocks at the back.Â
Lakka
Fanis BarÂ
A large bar on the far end of the bay in Lakka, a great place to have a drink and watch the waterfront, and people coming and going by boat.Â
Beach Bars
Ben’s Bar – Monodendri BeachÂ
An island institution run by Ben and his mother Efi, head here for sun loungers on the deck and beach, chilled tunes, cocktails and a delicious lunch overlooking the bay.Â
Aeolus Beach Bar – Kiki Lagada BeachÂ
A new beach bar on Kiki Lagada with a laid back Balearic vibe – go and rent a lounger for the day and have lunch from their excellent Mexican/Polynesian inspired menu.Â
Beaches
AvlakiÂ
An amazing, secluded beach reached by a (relatively long) stone and dirt road through olive groves through the villages to the southwest of Gaios.Â
Kloni GouliÂ
A tiny pebble beach with calm waters and a relaxed beach bar – sunbeds and drinks.Â
LevrecchioÂ
A fine shingle beach about 5 minutes’ walk south of Loggos. It also boasts one of our favourite restaurants on Paxos, Boulokos.Â
Home to Bens Bar on one side and Paralia on the other, Monodendri is a large pebble beach with an amazing view of the ocean and greek main-land. Paralia includes a beach taverna and even a swimming pool, sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach. Bens Bar also has a taverna and bar with sunloungers on decking as well as the beach (sunbeds for the day cost around 15-20 euros on both sides of the beach)Â Location on Google maps
Monodendri
Kipiadi
This beautiful half moon bay is another stony beach but the stones here are quite flat, and there are some flat rocks further down perfect for lounging on. There is little to no natural shade here, so umbrellas or hats are advised. The beach is signposted well after leaving the main road down into Loggos.