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PAXOS VILLA HOLIDAYS
The people who tend the olive groves have generations of experience, meaning that the Paxos olive trees are the most pampered in the world. They produce a connoisseur’s oil, golden smooth and mellow. Not for these trees is the annual back and sides of a severe pruning. They are allowed to grow more or less unrestrained. What’s good for the olives is also good for the islanders and their visitors, for Paxos is as much an island of dappled shade, cool glades and peaceful woodland walks as of beaches, hidden coves and wild cliffs.
Visitors have been coming to the island since ancient times, most of them uninvited, until the development of tourism in the latter half of 20th Century. Somehow the island seems to have avoided much of the bloodshed and strife of its larger neighbours. Anthony and Cleopatra allegedly enjoyed a final romantic meal together on the island before the fateful Battle of Actium in 31 BC, candlelit of course, with water lapping against the sides of their quinquereme and the moon silvering the waves!
Since the end of the second World War, Paxos’ reputation as a peaceful holiday paradise has struck a chord with the British and once visited appears to inspire a lifelong devotion. There is one family who come to the island every year and are now well into the fourth generation!
The villages of the island are intriguing. Gaios, is considered the gateway to Paxos and its harbour is spectacularly disguised from the sea by the small island of Agios Nikolaos, inhabited only by the local priests. Once around this most holy of islands, the harbour of Gaios opens up magnificently to reveal the waterfront and the patchwork of alleyways and tavernas. Further up the coast one will find Loggos, a picturesque traditionally Greek fishing village.
Sleepy by nature, Loggos is a tranquil retreat with four tavernas, a bakery and a mini market. Close by, after a short stroll through the olive trees, you will stumble across the excellent peaceful beaches (Levrechio, Marmari, Kipos and Glyfada) all with white pebbles and clear as crystal aqua blue water. Inland you will find the village of Magazia, a village with tavernas and a mini market set amongst the deepest of olive groves at the crossroads of all the inland lanes that wind round the island.
Paxos has avoided all forms of mass tourism, and whilst Gaios, the capital and to a lesser extent the smaller villages of Lakka and Loggos, buzz with a cosmopolitan mix of yachtsmen and day visitors from Corfu. Very few people stray further afield. Even in the middle of August, one can wander along any of the hundreds of paths and rarely meet a soul.
With no large hotel complexes, villas and apartments that are mostly set by themselves amongst the olives the island can never become overcrowded. Allowing the native islanders and their seasonal visitors to get to know each other.
This is by no means an island whose sole raison d’etre is tourism. In fact it is still said that the cultivation of the olive is still the major source of income on Paxos.
To stay here is to enjoy the complete Ionian way of life!
- A boat trip around the island then head on to Anti Paxos for beautiful sandy beaches & aqua blue waters
- Explore secluded coves and beaches around Loggos and Gaios in your own motor boat
- Visit the museum in Gaios featuring olive industry history and ancient artifacts dating to the Byzantines
- Visit the Olive Press Museum just outside Magazia and enjoy the famous Paxiot organic olive oil
- A magical meal at the sunset taverna near Magazia
- The feast of the Virgin Mary on the small island of Panayia in Gaios harbour on 15th August
- Paxos Chamber Music Festival, end of August and beginning September
- Villa Louisa
- Villa Smaragda
- Villa Nicolas
- Pavlo's House
- Paxos Club Resort
- Villa Asteri
- Villa Fegari
- Villa Gallini
- Villa Helios
- Villa Ita
- Villa Yiyi
- Villa Sunset
- Pangolas Loggos Apartments
- Villa Oniero
- Eleana Cottage
- Sea Breeze Villa
- Villa Eleonora
- Ionian Breeze Villa
- Governor’s House
- Villa Kipari
- Villa Galeta
- Villa Kallisti
- Villa Kamelia
- Villa Kamini
- Villa Koukouli
- Villa Kyma
- Villa Fotini
- Villa Milou
- Villa Emmy
- Villa Ilios
- Villa Vivilla
- Villa Kyklamino
- Villa Andigone
- Erimitis View Villa
Flights for 2024
Sunday departures for direct flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham

FROM | TO | OUTBOUND FLIGHT |
INBOUND FLIGHT |
FLIGHT DETAILS |
DEPARTURE TERMINAL |
DEPARTURE DATES |
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London Heathrow | Preveza | Dep: 09:25hrs Arr: 14:55hrs |
Dep: 16:00hrs Arr: 17:25hrs |
British Airways BA 0692/3 |
Terminal 5 | From: 26th May To: 13th Oct |
London Heathrow | Preveza | Dep: 11:30hrs Arr: 17:00hrs |
Dep: 17:55hrs Arr: 19:25hrs |
British Airways BA 0674/0681 |
Terminal 5 | From: 26th May To: 13th Oct |
London Gatwick | Preveza | Dep: 06:50hrs Arr: 12:10hrs |
Dep: 13:10hrs Arr: 14:25hrs |
Enter Air ENT 427/8 |
South Terminal | From: 5th May To: 6th Oct |
Stansted | Preveza | Dep: 07:00hrs Arr: 12:25hrs |
Dep: 13:25hrs Arr: 14:50hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1533/4 |
Main Terminal | From: 19th May To: 6th Oct |
Manchester | Preveza | Dep: 06:50hrs Arr: 12:20hrs |
Dep: 13:20hrs Arr: 15:05hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 899/900 |
T1 | From: 5th May To: 20th Oct |
Bristol | Preveza | Dep: 06:55hrs Arr: 12:20hrs |
Dep: 13:05hrs Arr: 14:40hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1873/4 |
Main Terminal | From: 5th May To: 29th Sep |
Birmingham | Preveza | Dep: 06:10hrs Arr: 11:40hrs |
Dep: 12:25hrs Arr: 13:55hrs |
Jet2 Airlines LS 1329/1330 |
Main Terminal | From: 5th May To: 20th Oct |
TRANSFERS
A coach transfer from Preveza Airport to Parga, then onward sea crossing to Gaios, Paxos on our charter boat. Crossings may also be made by local sea taxi instead of our regular charter boat. If a car is included in your package this will be waiting for you at Gaios port.
Approx transfer time: 2 hours
PRE-BOOKING YOUR AIRCRAFT SEAT
To pre book your seat please contact the airline directly quoting Ionian Island Holidays as your tour operator, your booking reference
number, flight number, date of departure and specific flight request. In some cases you will also require the airline booking reference. Payments for these seats are direct with the airline.
Please allow 24-48 hours after booking to allow your booking to be processed.
AIRLINE CONTACT DETAILS
- British Airways: For Heathrow flights to Kefalonia & Preveza - seats will be automatically assigned at check-in. As seats are part of our Group allocations.
- Enter Air: Visit Website
- Jet2 Airlines: Visit Website (You will need your Ionian booking reference and surname) If there is an existing 6 digit reference next to your flight details these seats have been bought directly from Jet2 and you will need to visit their direct web site here
LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Please check your e-ticket for the luggage allowance that is included on your flights as this represents the actual confirmed allowance you are entitled to.
Most of our flights have checked baggage allowance of 20kg & 5kg hand baggage included.
In some cases, certain airlines may have different allowances but again, please check your e-ticket:
- British Airways: 23kg hold & 10kg hand baggage (max 55 x 40 x 23cm)
- Enter Air: 20kg hold & 5kg hand baggage (max 55 x 40 x 20cm)
- Jet2 Airlines: 22kg hold & 10kg hand baggage (max 56cm x 45cm x 25cm)
FLIGHT ONLY
We are able to offer a limited number of flights direct to Kefalonia, Preveza and Corfu. Contact out UK office for further details on 020 8459 0777.
AIRPORT ASSISTANCE
Please also fully inform us of any disability or walking difficulty you may have, so we can provide assistance at the airport. This must be made at least 7 days before departure.





















































