Paxos is located in the Ionian island chain and is 7 miles from Corfu. If you are generally looking for a cosmopolitan destination where you would be able to enjoy the sight of luxurious villas, yachts, and some of your favorite celebrities from around the world, the Paxi islands are right for you! The piece of land opposite Paxos, also known as Antipaxos is also a very calm place - the nightlife is not extreme, it is not overcrowded with beach bars or taverns. Paxos was the Cultural Village of Europe in 2004 and its amazing nature has always attracted couples and families who desire a quiet holiday. Some great sights to visit in Paxos are the town churches such as Agioi Apostoli, the folklore and historical museum of Gaios, and the Venetian Castle of Agios Nikolaos. If you are up for a small trip, you can go to the beautiful villages of Lakka, Longo, and Ozia. You will see the massive fields with olives everywhere, Magazia also has an olive museum that used to be a mill, and this tucked-away hamlet is situated between Gaia and Lakka with several wine shops and walks that lead to the famous cliffs of Eremitis, where you can catch a gorgeous sunset. 

Paxos was once connected to Corfu, legend says that the sea God Poseidon wanted to live with his love Amphitrite without being disturbed so consequently split the land in two. During the Peloponnesian War in 432 BC, the area between Sivota, Paxos, and Antipaxos had one of the biggest battles with the Athens-Corfu alliance on the one hand and the Corinth fleet on the other. During this clash, the Corinthians lost 30 triremes(an ancient maritime vessel) and the Corfiots – 70. A yacht cruise in Paxos and Antipaxos islands will allow visitors to move away from the crowds of Corfu, for endless moments of relaxation.

A one-day cruise to the Paxi islands will allow you to escape from city life. The eastern and western coasts of Paxos differ in several ways. The former has smoother and more easily accessible land, while the latter has steeper hills and cliffs, caves, and domes. You can only access this part of the island by sea, by starting from Corfu or Parga. A famous sight on the coast of Paxos is the Ortholinthos rock, which is a tall lone rock. This generally means upright standing rock. Its height is more than 20 meters, and it is considered a natural wonder. You will be fascinated by the Papanikolis caves that are nearby as well. On the opposite side of Ortholinthos, you will see another magnificent rock - Petriti and close by there is the deep-sea cave of Axai which is full of a maze with many hidden caves.

The Sivota islands are located about 12 miles away from Igoumenitsa and are on the south coast of Thesprotia. You have the option of renting a sailboat in Paxos to enjoy a full-day cruise to these islands and the famous Blue Lagoon beach. This is a top swimming spot in all of the Mediterranean. Bella Vraka is also a wonderful beach in Epirus that you need to visit. Part of Thesprotia unites Sivota and Mourtenom and is a great place to take in the beautiful scenery.