Paxos

Paxos (or Paxi) is the smallest of the major Ionian Islands and is located to the south of Corfu. Verdant with several pretty harbour towns, it is one of the most beautiful small islands in Greece.

The beaches are mostly pebble with crystal clear waters, surrounded by pines and old olive groves. The main town is Gaios on the eastern side of the island. Small and beautiful with traditional Venetian and Ionian architecture, it’s popular with the yachting fraternity and has quite a buzz in the summer as well as a good range of amenities for such a small place.

Also popular are the lovely harbour villages of Loggos – which is the best area for beaches – and Lakka in the north, which is another yachting hotspot.