{"id":18790,"date":"2026-07-03T19:37:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T17:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/things-to-do-in-paxos\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T22:43:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T20:43:55","slug":"things-to-do-in-paxos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-paxos\/","title":{"rendered":"15 essential things to do in Paxos – Greece (with map \/ itinerary)"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\u00bb1″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

Things to do in Paxos was the first question we asked ourselves when we got off the ferry in Gaios, and twelve days later we loved it. In this guide, we share, with a map included, the 15 unmissable spots on this Ionian island: what to do, where to stay, how to get there, and everything you need to set up your own itinerary. If you are organizing your trip, you might also find our note on how to plan your trip<\/a> step by step helpful.<\/p>\n

We are a couple of Argentinian digital nomads; we’ve been traveling the world for over nine years, and in Paxos, we stayed for 12 days in mid-September, touring the entire island by car. As part of a trip of more than two months through the Ionian islands (Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada, Kefalonia, and Zakynthos), Paxos ended up being, without planning it, one of the places where we most wanted to return.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00bbads iati primeros parrafos 5off (2026) – EN\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_module=\u00bb15677″ saved_tabs=\u00bball\u00bb locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

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Summary: Things to do in Paxos<\/h2>\n
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Category<\/th>\nDetail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Destination<\/strong><\/td>\nPaxos, Ionian Islands, Greece<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best time to visit<\/strong><\/td>\nMay, June, and September (avoiding July and August)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recommended duration<\/strong><\/td>\n3 to 4 days minimum (5 to 6 days ideal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estimated budget<\/strong><\/td>\n60 – 90\u20ac per person\/day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language \/ Currency<\/strong><\/td>\nGreek \/ Euro (\u20ac)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Must-sees<\/strong><\/td>\nGaios, Lakka, Longos, Erimitis Beach, and Blue Caves<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How to get there<\/strong><\/td>\nFerry from Corfu or from Igoumenitsa (mainland Greece)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internal transport<\/strong><\/td>\nRental car or scooter (highly recommended)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Key excursion<\/strong><\/td>\nAntipaxos (Voutoumi and Vrika beaches) by water taxi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/erimitis-paxos.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bberimitis paxos\u00bb title_text=\u00bberimitis paxos\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

1. Gaios, the capital of Paxos<\/h2>\n

Gaios was the first thing we saw of the island as soon as we got off the ferry, and honestly, we loved it from our very first walk along the pier. It is the largest town in Paxos, with two-story houses painted in pastel tones, Venetian-style balconies, and a small port protected by two tiny islands, Agios Nikolaos and Panagia, which act as a natural breakwater.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/que-ver-en-paxos-gaios.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbthings to do in paxos gaios\u00bb title_text=\u00bbthings to do in paxos gaios\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]In high season it fills up with yachts of all sizes, but outside those months, the town breathes calmly: bars, olive oil shops, and fishermen mending nets coexist without rush. Walking through its narrow streets at sunset, with the light hitting the cream-colored buildings, was one of our favorite plans during the twelve days we spent there. Gaios is also the starting point for almost everything: from here, water taxis to Antipaxos, ferries to Corfu, and excursions to the blue caves depart. If you are going to stay in just one place on the island, this is one of the most convenient options due to its proximity to everything.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/paxos-gaios.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbpaxos gaios\u00bb title_text=\u00bbpaxos gaios\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

2. Tripitos Arch<\/h2>\n

About three kilometers south of Gaios, through olive groves and along a fairly uneven dirt road, you reach one of the great natural landmarks of Paxos: Tripitos Arch. It is what remains of a sea cave that collapsed centuries ago, and today it forms a limestone rock bridge that rises about 20 meters above the water. You can walk on top of it (carefully, because it is narrower than it looks in photos) or see it from below, on one of the boat trips that tour the west coast on the way to the Blue Caves. Many travelers arriving on the island by car mark it as a mandatory stop before continuing to the rest of the southwest coast.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

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Tripitos Arch was not built by man; it is the natural vestige of an ancient sea cave that collapsed centuries ago, today forming a natural rock bridge over the sea. <\/div>\n
Source: Visit Greece <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

3. The museums of Gaios<\/h2>\n

Paxos is not an island of nightlife or grand attractions, but it does have some history kept in three small museums, all in Gaios. The Folk Museum gathers everyday objects and fishing instruments that show how islanders lived a century ago, the Paxos Historical Museum exhibits findings ranging from Ancient Greece to Ottoman rule, and the Olive Press Museum is dedicated to olive oil, the most important economic activity on the island. We are not huge museum-goers unless they are free or truly essential, but many travelers recommend them for an afternoon of heat or rough seas.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gaios-paxos-noche.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbgaios paxos nightlife\u00bb title_text=\u00bbgaios paxos nightlife\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

4. The island of Agios Nikolaos and its Venetian castle<\/h2>\n

Opposite the port of Gaios, so close that it looks like you could swim across, is the islet of Agios Nikolaos. It acts as a natural breakwater for the port and hides a Venetian castle built in 1423, in addition to a windmill from the same period. You can reach it in a few minutes on one of the boats leaving from the main pier, and the visit takes no more than an hour. It is a short trip, ideal to combine with a return to Panagia, the other island in the port.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

5. The island of Panagia and its monastery<\/h2>\n

Panagia is the sister island to Agios Nikolaos, also within the closed gulf formed by the port of Gaios. Up there is a monastery dedicated to the Virgin that, according to the locals, gets filled with people every August 15th for the most important religious procession in the island’s calendar. The rest of the year it is a quiet, almost empty place, perfect for a short walk with views of the port and, on clear days, Corfu in the background.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/isla-de-panagia-paxos.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbpanagia island paxos\u00bb title_text=\u00bbpanagia island paxos\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

6. Mongonissi Beach<\/h2>\n

About 4 kilometers from Gaios is Mongonissi, one of the few \u00aborganized\u00bb beaches in Paxos and practically the only one with some sand among so many pebbles. The water is always protected and transparent, there is a tavern with sea views, and you can rent sun loungers for a few euros (or for free if you eat at the beach restaurant). Since it is tucked into a small natural harbor, it is common to see water taxis and the occasional private yacht coming and going. It is easily reached by car or water taxi from Gaios.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

7. Lakka, the northern town<\/h2>\n

Lakka is at the northern tip of the island, nestled in a bay closed between the blue of the Ionian Sea and olive groves. Of the three towns in Paxos, it is, for us, the most picturesque: the houses with Venetian influence, the promenade full of sailboats, and that feeling of a small town where everyone greets each other.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/que-ver-en-paxos-lakka.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbthings to do in paxos lakka\u00bb title_text=\u00bbthings to do in paxos lakka\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

Most boat excursions to the caves and the most beautiful beaches on the west coast depart from here, so if you like getting around by boat, it is worth staying in this area. At sunset, with boats swaying in the bay and the port bars starting to fill up, we understood why so many people choose to stay here instead of Gaios.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lakka-paxos.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bblakka paxos\u00bb title_text=\u00bblakka paxos\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

Beaches near Lakka: Harami and Kanoni<\/h3>\n

On the west side of Lakka bay, there are two small beaches ideal for a quiet afternoon: Harami and Kanoni. Both have shallow water and natural shade from trees, so they are a good option if you are traveling with children or simply prefer to avoid the more crowded beaches on the island.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

8. Monodendri Beach<\/h2>\n

On the north coast, near Lakka, is Monodendri, the other \u00aborganized\u00bb beach on the island along with Mongonissi. It is a pebble bay with two beach bars that offer sun loungers included if you buy something. The water is crystal clear blue and the olive trees reach almost to the shore, so there is natural shade for midday. It is a medium-sized beach, quiet during the week, and a good spot to stop after touring Lakka.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00bbads iati Middle seguro de viaje (2026) – EN\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_module=\u00bb15701″ saved_tabs=\u00bball\u00bb locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

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9. Longos (Loggos), the most photogenic town<\/h2>\n

If we had to choose just one town to recommend in Paxos, it would probably be Longos. It is smaller than Gaios and Lakka, just a handful of colorful houses around a pebble bay, but it has a charm that you feel as soon as you get out of the car. There are no nightclubs or noise: just a couple of bars, taverns with water views, and souvenir shops. Behind the town, paths through olive groves lead to hidden coves that almost no one reaches by car. Every year, between late August and early September, Longos organizes a classical music festival that gives the town some extra life in the low season. We stayed there several afternoons just to watch how the light changed over the water.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

10. The beaches of Levrechio and Kipiadi<\/h2>\n

Very close to Longos are two pebble beaches that barely appear in classic guides: Levrechio, small and surrounded by trees that reach the shore, and Kipiadi, a bit larger and significantly less crowded than the island’s \u00aborganized\u00bb beaches.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/playa-levrechio-paxos.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bblevrechio beach paxos\u00bb title_text=\u00bblevrechio beach paxos\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

Levrechio Beach – Things to do in Paxos<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

Kipiadi can be reached by car or scooter, and then you have to walk about 10-15 minutes along a path. Nearby is also Kipo, even smaller and quieter. Neither of the two has infrastructure, so if you go, you must bring water, an umbrella, and something to eat. Before setting out to explore these more hidden beaches, review our packing checklist<\/a> so you don’t forget anything essential.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/playa-de-kipiadi-paxos.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbkipiadi beach paxos\u00bb title_text=\u00bbkipiadi beach paxos\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

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11. Erimitis Beach, Cliffs and the best sunset on the island<\/h2>\n

The east coast of Paxos is all quiet pebble coves, but the west is a different story: white limestone cliffs that the sea has been carving for centuries. Erimitis is the most famous postcard of that coast. The beach was only born in 2007, when a part of the cliff collapsed and left a bay framed by white rock walls. It is reached from the village of Magazia, down a fairly steep dirt path (not suitable for all footwear).<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/playa-erimitis-paxos.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bberimitis beach paxos\u00bb title_text=\u00bberimitis beach paxos\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

Before going down, it is worth looking at the old 18th-century oil mill, which was in operation until 1960 and is today converted into a small exhibition space. Once on the coast, above the cliff, there is a bar-restaurant for those who prefer to watch the sunset with a drink in hand instead of going down to the beach. At dusk, the white rock is dyed orange and pink, and it is no coincidence that it is the most recommended place on the island to watch the sun set over the Ionian, with Corfu drawn on the horizon.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/que-ver-en-paxos-erimitis.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbthings to do in paxos erimitis\u00bb title_text=\u00bbthings to do in paxos erimitis\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

12. The Blue Caves: Ipapanti and Ahai<\/h2>\n

The entire west coast of Paxos is full of sea caves, but the most famous are the Blue Caves, especially Ipapanti and Ahai. They can only be seen from the water, either on a group excursion from Gaios or Lakka, on a boat with a skipper, or by renting your own boat for a few hours. The light that filters under the water creates a gradient of blues that gives the caves their name, and some boats make a stop to swim or dive inside them. Legend has it that Poseidon had a marble palace hidden in one of these caves, which adds some mythology to the trip. Most excursions departing from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos include this stop as one of the highlights of the day.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

13. Antipaxos and Voutoumi Beach<\/h2>\n

Only 15-20 minutes by water taxi from the port of Gaios is Antipaxos, the little sister of Paxos: just 4 kilometers long, covered in vineyards, and with less than a hundred permanent inhabitants. There is no accommodation on the island, so it is visited as a day trip. Private water taxis leave from the square in Gaios (not the ferry port) at 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00, returning at 15:00, 17:00, and 18:00, for about 15\u20ac round trip; it is best to confirm times at the pier because they change according to the number of people or the season.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/que-ver-en-paxos-antipaxos.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbthings to do in paxos antipaxos\u00bb title_text=\u00bbthings to do in paxos antipaxos\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

Voutoumi Beach<\/strong> is the most famous beach in Antipaxos, a horseshoe-shaped bay with turquoise water that looks like it’s from the Caribbean and white pebbles that contrast with the intense green of the vegetation. We went one morning early, before the large boats arrived from Corfu, and it was great; in high season Antipaxos fills up quickly. If you can choose, the best time is very early in the morning, or directly outside of July and August, when the island regains some of the calm that made it famous.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/playa-de-voutoumi-antipaxos.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbvoutoumi beach antipaxos\u00bb title_text=\u00bbvoutoumi beach antipaxos\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

14. Vrika Beach, the other gem of Antipaxos<\/h2>\n

A short walk from Voutoumi (about 20 minutes along a path) or directly by water taxi from Gaios is Vrika, considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in the entire Ionian Sea. It enters the water with a gentle slope, ideal for going with children, and its bright turquoise tones are what end up in all the photos of Antipaxos. Since it is somewhat overshadowed by Voutoumi, it usually has fewer people, although in high season it is not spared from the midday crowds. There is only one tavern on the beach, so don’t expect many dining options.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb width_tablet=\u00bb60%\u00bb width_phone=\u00bb60%\u00bb width_last_edited=\u00bbon|tablet\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

15. Touring Paxos by car among infinite olive groves<\/h2>\n

If there is something you cannot miss doing in Paxos, it is simply driving at your own pace along the main road that crosses the island from end to end among ancient olive groves. We rented a car as soon as we arrived and toured the entire island for all twelve days: we stopped wherever we wanted and discovered that the island, just 10 kilometers long, has much more to offer than it seems at first glance. For those who prefer to walk, the path connecting Gaios with Lakka is one of the most recommended, with sea views for much of the route. Paxos has about three thousand inhabitants spread across small settlements where livestock is still raised and homemade wine is produced, so driving from town to town is also a way to get to know the island beyond the beaches.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lakka-paxos-grecia.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bblakka paxos greece\u00bb title_text=\u00bblakka paxos greece\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u00bb1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=\u00bbads FILA 3 imagen EN\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_module=\u00bb16396″ saved_tabs=\u00bball\u00bb locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb1_3″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.22.2″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/travel-insurance-discount-iati.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbtravel insurance discount iati\u00bb title_text=\u00bbtravel insurance discount iati\u00bb url=\u00bbhttps:\/\/recalculandoviajes.com\/iati-seguros\u00bb url_new_window=\u00bbon\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00bb1_3″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.22.2″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/booking-genius-discount.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbbooking genius discount\u00bb title_text=\u00bbbooking genius discount\u00bb url=\u00bbhttps:\/\/recalculandoviajes.com\/booking-off\u00bb url_new_window=\u00bbon\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00bb1_3″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.22.2″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/internet-esim-Holafly-OFF.jpg\u00bb alt=\u00bbInternet eSIM – Holafly Discount\u00bb title_text=\u00bbInternet eSIM – Holafly Discount\u00bb url=\u00bbhttps:\/\/recalculandoviajes.com\/holafly-off\u00bb url_new_window=\u00bbon\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

Best time to travel to Paxos<\/h2>\n

The best time to go to Paxos is from May to September, when most taverns, accommodations, and ferry connections are open. July and August are the months with the least rain and the warmest sea (25-30\u00b0C), but also the most crowded and expensive, especially in Antipaxos and at the \u00aborganized\u00bb beaches. May, June, or the second half of September provide a better balance between climate, price, and fewer people. We were there in mid-September and we still had spectacular beach days, with much less movement than in the middle of August. If you travel in high season, book accommodation and a car several weeks in advance: the offer on the island is small and runs out quickly.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/playa-kaki-lagkada-paxos.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbkaki lagkada beach paxos\u00bb title_text=\u00bbkaki lagkada beach paxos\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

Kaki Lagkada Beach Paxos<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

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Did you know\u2026? <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
The famous Erimitis Beach, now one of the jewels of Paxos, did not exist before 2007; it emerged after a rockfall from the cliff created this unique bay. <\/div>\n
Source: Greeka <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

How many days do you need in Paxos?<\/h2>\n

3 to 4 days is enough to see the three towns, a couple of beaches, and add the excursion to Antipaxos and the Blue Caves. If you also want to explore the west coast calmly, go down to Erimitis for sunset, and lose yourself on the paths among olive groves, calculate at least 5 or 6 days. We stayed twelve, by car and without rushing, and the island gave us much more than we expected upon arrival. Whatever your plan is, the more days you stay, the sooner you should book accommodation: the offer in Paxos is small and in high season it runs out quickly.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/playas-de-paxos-grecia.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbbeaches of paxos greece\u00bb title_text=\u00bbbeaches of paxos greece\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.24.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

Itinerary: things to do in Paxos in 1 day<\/h2>\n

If you only have one day in Paxos – most common if you come on a day trip from Corfu and are not sleeping on the island – this is the route that pays off the most:<\/p>\n

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  • Morning:<\/strong> Blue Caves (Ipapanti and Ahai) by boat, with a swimming stop.<\/li>\n
  • Mid-morning:<\/strong> Antipaxos, Voutoumi or Vrika beach, a long hour in the water.<\/li>\n
  • Midday and afternoon:<\/strong> Gaios, to have lunch in a port tavern and walk through the town before returning to Corfu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    It is almost word for word the route that most organized excursions from Corfu take (we tell you more in the excursions section below), so if you don’t have a car and aren’t planning to stay the night, hiring one of these tours is the simplest way not to miss anything in a few hours.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gaios-paxos.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbgaios paxos\u00bb title_text=\u00bbgaios paxos\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

    Itinerary: things to do in Paxos in 3 days<\/h2>\n

    With your own car and three days, it is enough to see the three towns, several beaches, and Antipaxos without rushing. This is how we would organize it:<\/p>\n

    Day 1: Gaios and the south of the island<\/h3>\n

    Start with Gaios: walk along the port and cross by boat to the islands of Agios Nikolaos and Panagia. If you like museums, add the three in Gaios. In the afternoon, drive to Tripitos Arch and end the day at Mongonissi Beach.<\/p>\n

    Day 2: Lakka, the Blue Caves and sunset at Erimitis<\/h3>\n

    Move north to Lakka, and from there add a boat trip to the Blue Caves (half day). In the afternoon, go down to Monodendri beach or Harami and Kanoni, and close the day at Erimitis to see the best sunset on the island.<\/p>\n

    Day 3: Longos and excursion to Antipaxos<\/h3>\n

    Dedicate the morning to Longos and its nearby beaches, Levrechio and Kipiadi. After lunch, cross by water taxi to Antipaxos to spend the afternoon in Voutoumi and Vrika before returning to sleep in Paxos.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.recalculandoviajes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itinerario-paxos-lakka.webp\u00bb alt=\u00bbpaxos lakka itinerary\u00bb title_text=\u00bbpaxos lakka itinerary\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]\n

    Map of things to do in Paxos<\/h2>\n

    So you don’t miss any of these 15 places, we made a map with all the points mentioned in this article: the three towns, the beaches, the caves, and the access to Antipaxos. It will be useful whether you go by car or if you prefer to move around by tour.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.6″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb text_orientation=\u00bbcenter\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]