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Things to Do in Paxos Island

Some of activities in paxos Island

Attraction In Paxos

Surrounded by the green valley of olive and pine trees Paxos Island is not a secret for peace lovers and therefore, despite of without concerning about the lack of airport for reaching the island, they prefer to visit it, whenever they plan to go for the vacation. This is mainly because along with an opportunity of enjoying the tranquil atmosphere at the island, they have the option of enjoying the fun of various activities which they could not enjoy at any other place. Well, this at the first instance, might surprise to most of the people, because today going through the vast developments across the world, finding any amenity at any place is not a difficult task anymore.
 

Interestingly, this can be considered as the magic of this island, which fascinates the visitors across the world toward its aura. Because regardless of being located in the last corner of the Greece, the island has everything to offer everyone, according to their age. Anyhow, the most amazing and fascinating fact about this island is its panoramic view from the villas in Paxos developed for the tourist coming to the island.

What activities you can enjoy during your visit to the Paxos Island?

Anyhow, apart from this there are lots of things for people to enjoy on the island, some of them are referred below:

  • Sunrise and Sunset: You must be having a beautiful picture of a rising sun in your bedroom or would have seen lots of photographs of rising sun coming out behind the mountains and few boats in the sea. This would have definitely inspired you for capturing such pictures. Now, whether you are a professional photographer or an amateur photographer the beautiful east coast of the Paxos Island facilitates you to witness the beauty of the rising sun with naked eyes and capture as many images you want, until the sun comes above your head. Similarly, if you want to enjoy the attractive view of the setting sun, then you need to visit the west coast of the island. It would not be wrong to capturing and enjoying such views is not possible in any of well developed cities with sky heading buildings.
     

  • Boating to Antipaxos: Antipaxos can be regarded as the replica of Paxos Island and therefore your trip to Paxos Island is incomplete until unless you do not visit the island of Antipaxos. For this you need to hire a boat from Lakka and then go for a romantic boat trip to Antipaxos and the surrounding villages. It would be interesting to know that these boats are available at very cost effective charges.
     

  • A trip to Gaios: Gaios is the capital of Paxos Island and therefore it is worth to visit it. There are regular buses available from Lakka or Loggos. As Gaios is the capital of Paxos it has more amenities like shopping malls and restaurants for you to shop and enjoy the taste of native food.
     

  • Tripitos Arch: It is regarded as one of the most spectacular and fascinating tourist destinations of the Paxos Island. Located in the west coast of Paxos at the southern end, it is a naturally developed rock structure that had developed naturally and is surrounded by water. It has the height of almost 20 meters and offers eye catching view of the sea from its peak. An interesting fact about Tripitos arch is that there are lots of people who, after viewing the image of this place might feel that it is not possible to reach there or it is quite dangerous to climb over the rock. Interestingly, it is just a myth because despite of being steep shaped walking on the rock is quite simple.

Apart from these above mentioned activities there are lots of various things that you can enjoy during your trip to Paxos island and for that obviously you will require at-least six to seven days. And, therefore, going through this requirement of the tourists there are groups that offer comfortable holiday accommodation in Paxos at the affordable prices. These villas are not only well constructed but also well maintained and furnished elegantly with all the necessary furniture.