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Harami and Kanoni
Where: Lakka Bay, north coast.
Description: Harami and Kanoni's shallow turquoise waters make them a favourite with families with young children, while the presence of a small tavern means spending a full day at the beach is eminently possible. The views and colours of the bay are enchanting.
Access: by boat or a short walk along a tree-shaded footpath from Lakka.
Orkos
Where: less than half a mile southeast of Lakka.
Description: transparent blue waters lapping white pebbles at this lovely beach.
Access: easy, by car and 10 minute walk.
Lakkos
Where: on the east coast, about half way between Lakka and Loggos.
Description: a small pebbly bay with enclosed by low white cliffs, pine trees and turquoise water.
Access: easy, by car and a short walk
Monodendri
Where: on the east coast, about 1km north of Loggos.
Description: one of Paxos' more fashionable Monodendri offer lidos, watersports, bars and a tavernas. With easy road access and parking.
Access: easy, by car.
Levrechio
Where: just south of Loggos.
Description: a small pebbly beach with clear deep water that's perfect for those who love a good swim. If you work up an appetite in the water, you can pop in to the excellent taverna on the beach.
Access: easy, by car.
Marmari
Where: about 100m south of Levrechio.
Description:An unspoilt pebble beach near Loggos that offers lots of natural shade. Handily, it’s connected to Levrechio beach with a taverna.
Access:by car and a short walk.
Kipiadi and Kipos
Where: about 1km south of Loggos.
Description:A long stretch of pebbly beach with transparent waters and a great spot to anchor your boat for a swim. Kipiadi is the largest beach of the island.
Access: by car and a short walk.
Kaki Lagada
Where: on the east coast about 1km north of Gaios.
Description: a pebbly beach with shallow waters that is popular with those staying in Gaios town. It offers parasol.
Access: easy, by car and a short walk
Kloni Gouli
Where: on the east coast
Description: A pebble beach as most on Paxos are with clear turquoise waters. You can find parasols and a beach bar which serve drinks. You can also enjoy watersports.
Access: easy by car
Mongonissi
Where: on the little island at Paxos' southern tip.
Description: Paxos' only sandy beach is popular with families, also thanks to the many facilities, including lidos, watersports and a taverna.
Access: easy, by car.
Galazio
Where: on the west coast
Description: a small shingle beach carved out of the cliffs of the west coast. The colour of the water is particularly striking.
Access: only by boat.
Avlaki
Where: on the west coast, just north of Galazio.
Description: a bay that includes the long rocky inlet. At one end is a small pebble beach, most people go for the great swimming and scuba diving.
Access: easy by boat or by car a quite steep 1km walk.
Erimitis
Where: on the west coast.
Description: superb scenery comprising dramatic white cliffs whose colour changes to a warm orange glow at sunset and turquoise blue waters. Thebeach is pebbly.
Access: by car followed by a steep walk down.
Plani
Where: the northwesternmost point of Paxos, just west of Lakka's lighthouse.
Description: one of the only beaches on the west coast that is accessible by car. Thanks to its setting, this pebbly beach has a slightly wild feel to it and is a great spot for watching the sun sink into the sea. Not ideal for young children.
Access: easy, by car and a short walk.
Meanwhile, on neighbouring Antipaxos... A 15-minute sail south from Paxos will take you to the Caribbean beaches of Antipaxos. Here, you will find Vrika and Voutoumi, two delightful stretches of sand lapped by limpid waters of a pure electric blue. Both beaches have tavernas serving lunch and a day spent on one or both of them is a day well spent indeed!