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What can you do on Paxos?

You can begin your day in one of the easy to access by car or on foot lovely beaches of the east side or take a boat to a beach on the west side.

Small cosy beaches, most of them covered in pebbles, await you to choose one of them for your daily swim and promise to make you feel totally secluded. Deep blue crystal – clear waters surround both islands offering pure delight to scuba diving enthousiasts and visitors simply touring the coast in one of the regular boat -trips. The swimming – pool like waters of the three Antipaxos sandy beaches are absolutely stunning.

The lovely beaches and mysterious caves, the wild beauty and the strange rock formations of the west coast, the famous Antipaxos sandy beaches make way to crystal clear waters all around its unspoilt coastline and exploring the island by boat is one of the greatest pleasures the island offers to the visitor.

You can enjoy your lunch in one of the picturesque local tavernas and wash it down with delicious local wine. For those who love adventure there is the extra delight of sea caves exploration on the west coast or try various types of water sports.

One can also enjoy the many beautiful walking paths varying in difficulty on the mainland through the olive groves, visit the archeological site of a 5th century b.C cemetery, the venetian fort and castle - house, explore the beautiful surroundings of the windmills, the light –houses, the numerous byzantine churches, shop in the various little stores, where one can find high quality local products like honey, olive oil, wine, wooden carvings, unique pieces of handmade pottery, jewllery etc.

The Paxos night life is quite lively and will surely reward those who seek a bit of excitement.

The island's cultural events during the summer are equally interesting. Holiday makers can choose between local festivals, where under the sounds of traditional music local wine and food are offered in abundance, plays and contemporary Greek music concerts. The international Classical Music Festival takes place in Gaios during the first week of September, where a selection of the greatest chamber works of the 18nth, 19nth and 20th centuries are performed.

The locals' hospitality, the taste of fresh fish, the immense olive groves among old dry stone walls on Paxos, the ancient vineyards of Antipaxos, the health springs, the architectural monuments of the stone windmills, the lighthouses, the venetian castle, the churches, the old stone reservoirs, the Governor's house dating from the British rule, the joy of tasting local wine, oil and honey of exceptional quality, all and much more combine to create the ideal place for your holidays.

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