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	The Glyfada Villas are ideal for couples or small families and have access to swimming pools, a tennis court, the beach and a taverna.

GLYFADA BEACH VILLAS

Glyfada Beach Villas offer a selection of villas and are considered as the leading provider of accommodation on Paxos.

Email us:
info@glyfadabeach.com

MARY'S APARTMENTS

Situated just outside Gaios, the "Mary Apartments" offer a combination of easy access to the beach at just 10 metres away.

GAIOS STUDIO

The Gaios Studio is well located in Gaios with frequent trips to sandy beaches on Anti Paxos.

Essential Information



Travelling to Paxos Corfu International Airport serves the island of Paxos. Chartered flights operate between Corfu and major European airports from the end of April through to October. During winter months there is a scheduled airline service between Corfu and Athens, from where travellers can reach destinations throughout Europe. From Corfu airport, travellers should take a taxi to either the old or new port. Journey time to each is around 10 minutes. From the new port, there are a number of hydrofoil services running to Paxos: the Santa II, the Santa III and the Paxos Flying Dolphin, each of which takes approximately one hour to reach Paxos.

There are also ferry services to Paxos for those travelling by car. From the old port, a small boat service runs to Paxos. Sea taxi services are also available for those arriving in the early hours of the morning, when the hydrofoil and ferry services tend not to operate.

Once you arrive on Paxos, car hire can be arranged in the main villages of Gaios, Loggos and Lakka. Boat, moped and bicycle hire are also available. There is just one petrol station on the island, situated just outside Gaios. Taxi services are limited on Paxos, but are efficient and reasonably priced.

Currency and Banks

The local currency in Paxos is, as in mainland Greece, the Euro. There are a number of banks in the main town of Gaios where Travellers’ Cheques can be cashed and foreign notes can be exchanged. The banks are generally open weekdays from 8am until 2pm; however during the summer months some banks also open during the afternoon and on weekends for the convenience of tourists.

There are also a number of bureaux de change offices in Gaios, Loggos and Lakka where travellers may change foreign currency for Euros. There is a post office on the waterfront in Gaios which is open Monday to Friday.

Language and Culture

The local language on Paxos is Greek. Many Paxiots however practice excellent spoken English, and Italian is also widely spoken.

The way of life on Paxos is very laid back. In the hot summer months, many islanders take an afternoon rest in order to escape the sun – so when visiting the island be aware that shops and other facilities may be closed during the mid-afternoon hours.

There is a long tradition of self-sufficiency on Paxos and islanders tend to turn their hand to a number of different trades. For example, in the summer many Paxiots are involved in running restaurants and tavernas to cater for the influx of tourists during the peak season. In the autumn by contrast, most of the islanders help out in the olive harvest.

Public Holidays

The following days are commemorated as public holidays and/or festivals on the island of Paxos:

1^st January – New Year’s Day
6^th January – Epiphany
10^th February – the Festival of Aghios Charalambos, the patron Saint of Paxos
25^th March – Independence Day: commemoration of the beginning of the Greek fight for freedom in 1821
Moveable – Good Friday: churchgoers carry lighted candles and follow the procession of the ‘Epitaph’.
Moveable – Saturday of Holy Week: the ‘Ceremony of the Resurrection’ takes place in the evening and church bells chime at midnight to celebrate the Resurrection.
Moveable – Easter Sunday: traditionally families will get together to enjoy a whole lamb roasted on an open air spit.
Moveable – Easter Monday: on Paxos there is a procession from the Church of Our Lady on Panayia Island in Gaios to the Church of Aghios Yiorgos in Vellantatika.
1^st May – Labour Day
21^st May – ‘Enosis’ (Union) Day: celebration of the day in 1864 when the British allowed Paxos and the rest of the Ionian Islands to join the Kingdom of Greece.
15^th August – Assumption of the Virgin Mary
28^th October – ‘Ochi’ Day (‘No’ Day): commemoration of the day in 1940 when Greece says ‘no’ to Mussolini’s ultimatums of surrender and enters World War II.
25^th December – Christmas Day
26^th December – St Stephen’s Day

Medical centre

There are two doctors on the island, both of which are based in Gaios. There is a clinic in Bogdanatika where doctors are able to perform minor operations. In the event of a medical emergency, there is a helicopter service which transports patients to the mainland.

There is also a dentist and a pharmacy in Gaios.

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Essential Information

Travelling to Paxos

Currency and Banks

Language and Culture

Public Holidays

Medical centre