The interior of Paxos is a maze of quiet lanes winding through the trees, making the island seem much bigger than it actually is. The Paxos Club Resort, set in lovely mature gardens and surrounded by olive groves, feels pleasantly remote. In fact it is barely a kilometre from the main port of Gaios, the dramatic cliffs and headlands of the west coast. At the heart of this delightful small hotel is an original Paxiot house built out of the sun-bleached limestone rock of the island. It is now used as a restaurant where breakfast can be taken in the morning, although most people tend to use the shaded veranda overlooking the large swimming pool. The accommodation blends attractively with the surroundings and the old house. Traditional from the outside, the interiors have been designed for comfort and convenience. An elegant lounge with satellite TV and internet facilities.

The accommodation is divided into cool, spacious studios for two and apartment suites sleeping up to four which are perfect for families. In fact, children might never want to leave this hotel! The pool area also has an unusual jacuzzi constructed on a little island, reached by a small bridge. Adjacent and separated from the main pool by this bridge is a children’s paddling pool.

The Paxos Club is perfectly situated for walking. Paths and quiet lanes lead out in all directions and a beach or fabulous picnic spot is never more than a 15 minute stroll away. It is only a 15 minute stroll down into Gaios, with its wide choice of restaurants, shops, tavernas and its bustling harbour. But for those who come here purely for the relaxation, the hotel thoughtfully lays on a minibus service with a regular timetable to Gaios; you could even join with locals and visitors by catching the island public bus which stops nearby on its slightly eccentric circuitous route around the island.

For anyone who wants to enjoy all the comfort of a hotel as well as the peace and quiet of this lovely island, the Paxos Club is the perfect choice.