the quiet main town of gaios, which has retained its elegant venetian architecture, acts as the island’s harbour and social centre. the two other villages of note are loggos and lakka, with their tiny cluster of houses and cafes. however, the natural beauty of paxos lies in its charming countryside. hire a boat and explore the island’s coastline, visit different coves or beaches daily, or hike through the interior’s olive groves and pine forests. meanwhile , the cliffs around erimitis beach are home to a network of caves called ‘blue caves’ due to the vivid colour of the seawater.
dining on paxos can rival any great culinary hotspot despite being such a small island. take a seat at erimitis, an elegant and upmarket establishment perched high up on cliffs of the west coast, where fresh grilled octopus and prawn linguine are served alongside unbeatable sunset views. for low-key, beachfront dining, try ben’s bar in loggos, with its boho-chic vibes and menu of wood-fired pizzas and fresh salads from the kitchen garden. paxos is notable for its distinctive golden olive oil, made from the island’s subtle lianolia olives and, for the most part, organically farmed. moreover, paxos’ even smaller neighbour, antipaxos, is blanketed in vineyards and the home of a selection of rare but celebrated wines.
with no international airport and only a few hotels, paxos has remained an exclusive island, strictly for those in the know. the island is a particular favourite of high-society italians – for example, the southernmost tip of paxos is home to the palatial holiday villa of the fiat-owning agnelli family, whilst several leading figures in the arts & culture scene return to holiday on the island every summer.
This stunning villa, completed in June 2016, is located on the beach of Kaki Lagada, on a plot of over 4.000sqm, with a large garden, private parking and with fabulous sea views, from Epirus all the way to Corfu.
This luxury villa is located halfway between the port of Gaios and the pretty village of Loggos just 70 meters from the beach of Kaki Lagada, which is located directly below the house.
Built entirely of local stone and Villa Sunrise has high quality Italian finishes.
The interiors are bright and open, with high beamed ceilings and stone walls throughout. The living area is open plan, consisting of a living room with stone fireplace, a dining area, and a state of the art, fully equipped kitchen with breakfast table. There are huge patio windows along this area, allowing the sea to be viewed from every corner. There are four large bedrooms with built in wardrobes, views toward the sea and private balconies.
Located immediately in front of the living room is a large shaded patio, ideal for relaxing during the hottest summer days.
The swimming pool is located in front of the patio, and is fully equipped with sunbeds and outdoor shower, as well as a barbeque area with refrigerator.
Completing the luxurious features of the villa, there is a large, relaxing day bed and a hydromassage jacuzzi, exercise room / gym, spa with infrared sauna, showers with chromotherapy and massage area.
