Paxos.
Bookings / month
224
Avg rating
★ 4.8
Verified agents
16
Currency
€ EUR · 1=₪3.41
Time zone
זהה לתל אביב בקיץ, שעה אחת קדימה בחורף
Language
יוונית
Plug
C / F · 230V
Visa
אין צורך בויזה לדרכון ישראלי — עד 90 יום באזור שנגן
Safety
בטוח מאוד. פשע נמוך, מתאים למשפחות וטיילים בודדים.
Overview
🇬🇷Paxos
🇬🇷Greece
Paxos is the smallest and best-kept secret of the Ionian Islands — a carpet of ancient olive groves tumbling down to crystal-clear turquoise coves. The stone-house village of Gaios, with its bobbing fishing boats and waterfront tavernas, feels like Greece before the crowds arrived. If you're after genuine tranquility, flawless swimming, and hopping sea caves by kayak, this is your island.
Vacation packages
Vacation packages to Paxos
Flight + hotel in one package
Paxos Beach Hotel
Gaios, Paxos, Paxos
06.07 – 09.07 · 6 nights
avg / person from
$1,155
total $2,310
Erimitis Villas
Lakka, Paxos, Paxos
06.07 – 09.07 · 6 nights
avg / person from
$2,585
total $5,170
Paxos Club Resort & Spa
Mongonisi, Paxos, Paxos
06.07 – 09.07 · 6 nights
avg / person from
$2,070
total $4,140
Sleep
Curated hotels in Paxos
Paxos Beach Hotel
from
$330
per night
Gaios, Paxos
Erimitis Villas
from
$790
per night
Lakka, Paxos
Paxos Club Resort & Spa
from
$640
per night
Mongonisi, Paxos
Litharia Bay Studios
from
$240
per night
Loggos, Paxos
Flights from Tel Aviv
Flights from Tel Aviv in Paxos
21:55
Tel Aviv (TLV)
01:25
Paxos (PAX)
05:20
Paxos (PAX)
08:50
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$165
Total $330
08:50
Tel Aviv (TLV)
12:32
Paxos (PAX)
17:00
Paxos (PAX)
20:42
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$215
Total $430
06:15
Tel Aviv (TLV)
13:27
Paxos (PAX)
11:40
Paxos (PAX)
18:52
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$150
Total $300
13:10
Tel Aviv (TLV)
16:46
Paxos (PAX)
19:30
Paxos (PAX)
23:06
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$255
Total $510
Year-round weather
Year-round weather in Paxos
Temperature averages
Real climate dataינו
14°
12°
Cool
פבר
13°
11°
Cool
מרץ
15°
13°
Cool
אפר
16°
14°
Recommended
מאי
19°
17°
Recommended
יונ
24°
22°
Excellent
יול
26°
24°
Excellent
אוג
27°
24°
Excellent
ספט
25°
22°
Excellent
אוק
22°
20°
Excellent
נוב
19°
16°
Recommended
דצמ
15°
13°
Cool
Best time to visit: יונ · יול · אוג · ספט · אוק
Based on a 3-year average · measured in Gaios · Open-Meteo
This week in Gaios
Measured in Gaios, Paxos
24°
Cloudy
Next 7 days
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What to do
What to do in Paxos
Activities loved by thousands before you
Antipaxos & Blue Caves Boat Tour
$90
Old Town Gaios Walking Tour
$30
Snorkeling at Mongonisi Bay
$50
Olive Oil & Local Wine Tasting in Magazia
$60
Sea Kayak along the West Coast Cliffs
$70
Countryside Cycling: Lakka to Fontana
$40
Where to eat
Where to eat in Paxos
Restaurants Maya loves
Taka Restaurant
$$$Gaios Harbour, Paxos
A classic seafood taverna right on Gaios harbour. The white-wine clams and grilled lobster keep guests coming back. Relaxed atmosphere with attentive, personal service.
Nassos Taverna
$$Loggos Village, Paxos
A genuine family-run taverna in Loggos village serving honest Greek home cooking. Baked moussaka, village salad with local feta and fresh-baked pita are must-orders. Great value and a warm welcome.
Romantza
$$$$Lakka Bay, Paxos
Tables perched on the rock above Lakka Bay with views that cannot be invented. A contemporary Greek-Mediterranean menu built around fresh garden herbs. The definitive spot for a romantic dinner on Paxos.
Nightlife
Nightlife in Paxos
Best clubs, bars and events
Paxos Social Club
Harbour Lights Gaios
Lakka Sunset Lounge
Enoteca Paxiana
Verified suppliers
Verified suppliers in Paxos
Experiences, insurance, eSIM, photography — every supplier verified by VAYULOR
Paxos Blue Cruises
Private & group boat cruises around Paxos and Antipaxos
Ionian Dive Center
Guided dives and PADI courses in Paxos waters
Vasilis Olive Farm Transfers
Private transfers, car rental and olive oil farm tours
Paxos Pedal & Explore
Bicycle & scooter rental plus guided island tours
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Learn moreInsurance
Travel insurance for Paxos 🇬🇷
Full coverage with Hebrew support
Basic
$30
- Medical $250,000
- Cancellation $400
- Luggage $800
Extended
$50
- Medical $500,000
- Cancellation $1,200
- Luggage $1,800
- Light sports
Premium
$90
- Unlimited medical
- Cancellation $5,000
- Adventure sports
- 24/7 doctor
Currency & rates
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341
1 EUR
₪3.41
100 EUR
₪341
1,000 EUR
₪3,410
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Visa & documents
Visa & documents for Paxos 🇬🇷
What you need before you fly
- אין צורך בויזה לדרכון ישראלי — עד 90 יום באזור שנגן
- Passport valid 6 months
- Travel insurance recommended
Local tips
Good to know about Paxos
- ⛵Rent a small motorboat (no license needed) from Gaios harbour on your own early in the morning, before the tour boats arrive. The blue caves of Antipaxos look completely different in the quiet of 08:00.
- 🛞Rent a scooter or ATV only from Vassilis's shop on the main street in Gaios — he is the only one who provides a hand-drawn map with the unmarked dirt tracks leading to secluded beaches like Marmaria and Ormos Grammata.
- 🫒Paxos is covered by around 300,000 ancient olive trees. At any restaurant, ask specifically for local olive oil instead of what they automatically bring — the difference in flavour from Kouvertos or Milea is dramatic.
- 🌙Staying in Lakka is preferable to Gaios for peace and stargazing. The village shuts down early — buy wine and snacks from the local mini-market before 21:00 and sit on the edge of the lagoon.
מאיה רוזן
Senior agent · Greece for 12 years
"Paxos is the island Israelis haven't yet ruined for themselves. It doesn't try to impress you — no water park, no nightclub, no souvenir market. Just deep quiet, water in a colour I still haven't found a name for in Hebrew, and 500-year-old olive trees. Anyone arriving expecting loud Greek fun — I send them elsewhere. Anyone who wants to return home genuinely rested — Paxos."
Loves
There is a tiny taverna in the village of Magazia called Nassos. No sign. Two tables outside. The woman serves only what her fisherman husband brought in that morning — sometimes sardines on charcoal, sometimes octopus that dried on the line for three days. I paid 14 euros for a full meal there and haven't been able to forget it for three years.
Skip
The boats advertising 'Blue Caves + Antipaxos tour' from Gaios at 10:00 — a pretty photo on the flyer, 90 people on one deck, stopping everywhere for only ten minutes, and 35 euros per person for an experience that renting your own boat with a friend will do ten times better at half the price.
Boutique pick
I build a 'three days, three speeds' package for 2 or 4 people: Day one — independent boat rental to Antipaxos with a picnic I prepare in advance from the Gaios market (cheeses, greens and local wine). Day two — a walking tour between the inland villages of Ozias and Bogdanatika with a guide who is the son of an olive oil producing family, including a tasting directly from the press. Day three — lazy morning in Lakka, coffee, a book, and meet me at Taverna Romantica facing the lagoon at 13:00 for a farewell lunch.
Client stories
What returning travelers say about Paxos
"We arrived in Paxos with low expectations after a week in Santorini that was crowded and exhausting. What we found in Lakka was almost embarrassing in its quietness — two days without checking our phones. We rented a boat without knowing what we were doing, reached Voutoumi on Antipaxos at eight in the morning completely alone, and Ron cried a little. Next time — Paxos directly, no prelude."
Noa and Ron Cohen
Couple, 5 nights, September, staying in Lakka
"We went with three children (11, 8 and 5) and worried the island would bore them. In practice — the boat was the best adventure we have had in five years of trips. The youngest called it 'our pirate ship'. The sea is completely transparent, you can see the bottom at three metres depth. Maya (our VAYULOR agent) made sure we had snorkel gear and a prepared picnic — I didn't have to think about anything."
Uri and Michal Shapira with kids
Family with children, 4 nights, July, apartment in Gaios
"I travelled alone to Paxos and was not sure it was a good idea. I was afraid I would be stuck with myself. What actually happened — two days of reading on Monodendri beach without interruption, a long conversation with the owner of Taverna Nassos who told me about the 1987 storm that uprooted thousands of olive trees, and a walking route VAYULOR designed for me between Ozias and a viewpoint above the caves — three hours without seeing a living soul. My advice: bring one more book than you think you will read."
Tamar Levi
Solo, 4 nights, June, small guesthouse in Lakka
FAQ
Common questions about Paxos
Do Israelis need a visa for Greece, and are there any documents specific to Paxos to know about?
No visa is required — Israel is part of the Schengen visa-waiver agreement, and a valid Israeli ID card is sufficient (passport recommended but not mandatory). Paxos is not a direct destination: the flight is to Corfu (CFU), then a ferry to Gaios — approximately 1.5 hours depending on the boat type. Buy ferry tickets in advance through Kamelia Lines in summer as they fill up.
What is the best time to visit Paxos, and what should you expect in terms of weather and tourist crowds?
The golden window is May-June and September. During these months the sea is already warm (24-26°C), the sun is stable, and the island is not flooded with tourists. July-August is peak Paxos — restaurants are booked two weeks ahead, boat rental goes up roughly 30%, and on beaches like Voutoumi on Antipaxos there are times you cannot find space to lie down. Many Israelis come during Sukkot — expect Israeli neighbours and inflated prices during that period.
How many days are recommended in Paxos, and how do you combine it with Corfu?
3 nights in Paxos is the real minimum — first day to get orientated, second day for Antipaxos, third day for the inland villages. 4-5 nights is the perfect recipe. You can absolutely combine with Corfu — my recommendation is to start with two days in Corfu Town (UNESCO Old Town, restaurants on Liston), then move to Paxos for the rest of the trip. The reverse is less effective — Paxos will ruin Corfu for you.
What is a realistic daily budget for an Israeli in Paxos, including accommodation, food and rentals?
Paxos is more expensive than average Greece. Accommodation: an apartment with kitchenette in Lakka costs ₪650-900 per night for a couple in September, ₪900-1,400 at peak July-August. Food: a full taverna meal with wine ₪120-180 per person, coffee ₪18-25. Small motorboat rental: ₪550-750 per day (for 2-4 people, split between you). Scooter: ₪180-260 per day. Reasonable total daily budget for a couple: ₪1,200-1,800 in shoulder season, ₪1,800-2,500 at peak.
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