Paxos and Antipaxos by boat

Paxos is a small, green island of olive groves, picturesque bays and crystal-clear water. One of the most striking parts of the trip is the Blue Caves: sheer cliff walls with the sea beneath them in shades of blue you rarely see anywhere else.

Most trips also leave time to explore Gaios, the island's harbour town: narrow lanes, tavernas, small shops and the unhurried feel of a Greek island.

Antipaxos is smaller still, and one of the natural treasures of the Ionian. With its white-pebble and pale-sand beaches and its unbelievably clear turquoise water, it is often compared to the Caribbean.

A swim in one of its bays is, for most people, the best part of the day.

A full day at sea. The exact route, the stops and where you swim depend on the boat you choose and on the weather, but this is roughly what to expect:

The Paxos–Antipaxos trip runs on boats of different sizes, so you choose the kind of day you want.

Every excursion booked with us includes the transfer between the hotel and the departure port, there and back — getting to the harbour is not something you have to arrange.

We will help you choose the boat that suits you and book it for you.

Have you been to Paxos or Antipaxos, and what did you come home with? Or are you still planning, with a question or two? Tell us in the comments on our Facebook page — we love reading about your trips, and we will answer your questions too.