CURATED Guide To Paxos
A small Ionian island covered in olive groves, Paxos is edged by clear blue water and moves at its own unhurried pace. There’s no airport, no big resorts—just quiet villages, family-run tavernas, and hidden coves you might have to yourself.
When we visited with our three-year-old and nine-month-old, it felt effortlessly easy with kids—welcoming, unfussy, and made for slow days. Every place in this guide, from boutique stays to waterfront tavernas and tucked-away beaches, is chosen for its timeless appeal. Whether you’re here solo, as a couple, or with little ones, the rhythm is the same: boat trips to empty bays, long taverna lunches, and evenings wandering lantern-lit streets.
These are the places I keep coming back to—the best of Paxos, no matter how you travel.
A small Ionian island covered in olive groves, Paxos is edged by clear blue water and moves at its own unhurried pace. There’s no airport, no big resorts—just quiet villages, family-run tavernas, and hidden coves you might have to yourself.
When we visited with our three-year-old and nine-month-old, it felt effortlessly easy with kids—welcoming, unfussy, and made for slow days. Every place in this guide, from boutique stays to waterfront tavernas and tucked-away beaches, is chosen for its timeless appeal. Whether you’re here solo, as a couple, or with little ones, the rhythm is the same: boat trips to empty bays, long taverna lunches, and evenings wandering lantern-lit streets.
These are the places I keep coming back to—the best of Paxos, no matter how you travel.
A small Ionian island covered in olive groves, Paxos is edged by clear blue water and moves at its own unhurried pace. There’s no airport, no big resorts—just quiet villages, family-run tavernas, and hidden coves you might have to yourself.
When we visited with our three-year-old and nine-month-old, it felt effortlessly easy with kids—welcoming, unfussy, and made for slow days. Every place in this guide, from boutique stays to waterfront tavernas and tucked-away beaches, is chosen for its timeless appeal. Whether you’re here solo, as a couple, or with little ones, the rhythm is the same: boat trips to empty bays, long taverna lunches, and evenings wandering lantern-lit streets.
These are the places I keep coming back to—the best of Paxos, no matter how you travel.
INSIDE THE GUIDE
Where to stay
Paxos may be small, but its stays are full of charm. Whether it’s a hillside villa with sweeping sea views or a simple stone house tucked among olive groves, the island’s accommodations feel intimate and considered. There are no sprawling resorts here—just places that blend effortlessly into their surroundings. This guide highlights stays where authenticity, comfort, and setting come together beautifully.
Where to Eat
In Paxos, meals are slow, simple, and full of flavour. Picture a taverna perched above the water, where fresh seafood and local wine arrive at a leisurely pace, or a shaded courtyard where you’ll linger over mezze well into the afternoon. This guide shares the island’s best spots to eat, from unfussy beachside classics to hidden gems where the warmth of the welcome is just as memorable as the food.
What to do
Paxos is all about embracing a slower rhythm—days spent exploring hidden coves, wandering through sleepy villages, or hiring a boat to reach the dazzling waters of Antipaxos. Beyond the obvious postcard moments, the island rewards those who take their time. This guide points you toward experiences that capture the true essence of Paxos, the ones that stay with you long after you leave.