Getting there.
There’s no airport in Paxos, so you can only get there by boat. The nearest airport is Corfu International Airport (CFU), and from Corfu, you take a ferry or hydrofoil to Paxos. Or, if you’re feeling fancy (and have deep pockets), you can get a private boat taxi.
Ferry tickets range from $25AUD for the five-hour car ferry, to $58AUD for the one-hour hydrofoil, per person one-way. Also, it’s Greece and Greek island time, so be prepared to be flexible, as things get cancelled and times change. Trust me, pay the extra $12AUD for a flexi ticket — your sanity will thank you.
Where to stay.
I was incredibly lucky to stay with close friends who own a villa in Ozios, a gorgeous small town just a short stroll from Gaios. There’s a range of options on Trip Advisor, including family-run boutique hotels, luxury resorts, apartments, and private villas with pools and sea views.
Prices range from as little as $60AUD per night for Airbnbs through to $900AUD+ per night for private villas with pools. Book early for July/August — the island is small and fills up fast with people who know what’s good.
