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Lazy days in Paxos

Mark and David's verdict

As well as those familiar Greek island assets of blue seas, delicious swimming, jaunts by boat and long, lazy lunches in waterfront tavernas, Paxos is an island of silvery-leafed olive groves, a legacy of the 14th century Venetian occupation. With no airport - and not even a single traffic light – it’s a perfect place to escape the crowds.

Recommended tour operator: GIC The Villa Collection

Paxos holidays 2010

GIC The Villa Collection says

We have been arranging villa holidays to the Ionian island of Paxos for more than 40 years.

We have handpicked a range of more than 30 villas and traditional stone houses on Paxos, with between one and four bedrooms. Locations range from olive groves to villages to clifftops. Many properties have a private pool.

Hidden amongst olive groves, Villa Koritsaki sleeps up to six and offers total privacy, its own pool and dramatic views across the sea to the Greek mainland. A few minutes’ walk away is the sleepy village of Magazia with its church, taverna, cafe, bakery and general store.

With spectacular views of AntiPaxos at sunset, Villa Yakovos is set in a secluded location, sleeps up to four and also boasts a private swimming pool whilst charming Harbour View (top left) has a wonderful location right above the picturesque harbour of Loggos.

Wherever you stay on the island, you are never further than a 10 minute drive from one of the three fishing villages and nearby beaches. We recommend hiring a boat  - it’s the best way to find your own beach or to reach the white sandy beaches of Anti Paxos.

With a range of characterful villas throughout the Greek islands, our holidays will appeal to those looking for peace, privacy, comfort and natural views.

Click here for more about villa holidays in Paxos, our latest special offers or to request or download our brochure.

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