Pathways, bordered by large bulbs of sea squill and wild herbs, lead down on the east coast to the sandy bays of Voutoumi and Vrika with their chalk-blue waters. The tiny neighbouring island of Daskalia has a secluded beach with stunning views of the mountains of Lefkas.

The peaceful population consists of about thirty people: the lighthouse keepers, the agricultural officer, the Vlahopouli family who run the Voutoumi taverna, the Beretouli family who run a daily caïque service to Paxos and are the key keepers of St. Emilianos church, Dimitri the chicken farmer and a few retired Paxiot couples.

 
There exists a rare feeling of absolute peace and quiet. Hospitality takes on a different meaning in that if you walk by someone’s house you are expected to walk in and share a glass of last year’s wine or this week’s coffee and swap philosophical advice on horticulture or politics. As a small but intimate and friendly community there is always a bowl of sugar to be borrowed.

AntiPaxos will appeal to couples looking for an unusual escape from even the smallest of crowds. The two tavernas overlooking Voutoumi beach will usually remain open at night on request from June to September; the sky at night will enrapture; the memories of absolute peace and quiet will remain forever; the swimming and walking will tone muscles but a secluded holiday on AntiPaxos is for those who enjoy their partner’s company!

There are four tavernas but no shops on AntiPaxos. We recommend that we arrange a substantial hamper of provisions for your arrival – to last two days. Clients can contact our Paxos office to order further supplies, which will usually be delivered the next day for a small charge payable locally. From the end of May an “Express Boat” travels between Paxos and two of the AntiPaxos sandy beaches. The journey takes twenty minutes. This service can be used by our AntiPaxos clients to do their own shopping on Paxos.

The three houses of Violetta, Phoenica and Bacchus are well equipped for comfort. Each house has a freezer, satellite TV, DVD and CD player, air-condtioning, telephone to contact our Paxos office, torch, games, DVD’s and books on fauna and flora. The island is small but distances are deceptive and in parts the tracks are steep and uneven: good walking shoes are recommended.