Paxos Local Guide

08/11/2024

Generations of tradition, dedication, and family. Join us as we share the story behind Paxos' most cherished olive press. 🌿✨ Full interview coming soon!

31/10/2024

🫒Local Olive Oil Production has begun. Videos and blogs are coming soon...

28/10/2024

A Big Thank You to Our Partners!
The team at Paxos Local Guide would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all our amazing partners for your trust and support. Over the past 6 months, more than 15,000 visitors have explored our website, discovering all that Paxos has to offer. Your support has been invaluable in helping us showcase the best of our beautiful island!
A special shoutout goes to the Paxos Archive Repository and Pepi Lyhnou for providing invaluable information about the island's history, including the cisterns, mills, and more.
We’re excited to share that we now have 30+ blog posts on the site, covering everything from top attractions to local insights—and there’s plenty more to come! Dedicated pages for all the sights you can visit are already in place, and we have an upgraded website coming soon to take Paxos Local Guide to the next level.
If you’re a local business owner looking to promote your business, share valuable information, write blog posts, or post about upcoming events, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together to put Paxos on the map!
📧 Reach out to us to get involved!
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Ένα μεγάλο ευχαριστώ στους συνεργάτες μας!
Η ομάδα του Paxos Local Guide θα ήθελε να εκφράσει τις ευχαριστίες μας σε όλους τους καταπληκτικούς συνεργάτες μας για την εμπιστοσύνη και την υποστήριξή σας. Τους τελευταίους 6 μήνες, περισσότεροι από 15.000 χρήστες έχουν επισκεφτεί την ιστοσελίδα μας, ανακαλύπτοντας όλα όσα έχουν να προσφέρουν οι Παξοί. Η υποστήριξή σας ήταν πολύτιμη για να μας βοηθήσετε να αναδείξουμε τα καλύτερα του όμορφου νησιού μας!
Ένα ιδιαίτερο μήνυμα απευθύνεται στο Αρχειοφυλακείο Παξών και στην Πέπη Λύχνου για την παροχή πολύτιμων πληροφοριών για την ιστορία του νησιού, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των στέρνες, τους μύλους και πολλά άλλα.
Έχουμε πλέον 30+ αναρτήσεις στο blog, που καλύπτουν τα πάντα, από κορυφαία αξιοθέατα έως τοπικές πληροφορίες — και υπάρχουν πολλά ακόμα! Υπάρχουν ήδη αποκλειστικές σελίδες για όλα τα αξιοθέατα που μπορείτε να επισκεφτείτε, ενώ σύντομα θα έχουμε έναν αναβαθμισμένο site για να ανεβάσει το Paxos Local Guide στο επόμενο επίπεδο.
Εάν είστε ιδιοκτήτης τοπικής επιχείρησης που επιθυμείτε να προωθήσετε την επιχείρησή σας, να μοιραστείτε πολύτιμες πληροφορίες, να γράψετε blog ή να δημοσιεύσετε για επερχόμενες εκδηλώσεις, θα θέλαμε να ακούσουμε νέα σας. Ας συνεργαστούμε για να βάλουμε τους Παξούς στον χάρτη!
📧 Επικοινωνήστε μαζί μας για να λάβετε μέρος!
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21/10/2024

We made some new friends this summer 🐈‍⬛

09/10/2024

Help us make Paxos Local Guide better!
We’re updating Paxos Local Guide to make it even better for visitors and locals! 🌿 Whether you’re planning a visit or live here all year round, we aim to provide the most complete and up-to-date information about our beautiful island. 💙 Have any questions, suggestions, or tips? Let us know! Together, we can create the ultimate guide for Paxos!

05/10/2024

⛪ Did you know? ⛪

The Church of Ypapanti in Lakka, built in 1601, is the only two-domed church in the Ionian Islands! According to local legend, it was constructed over the underground cave of Hypapante, where a miraculous icon was hidden in one of the four wells beneath the church. 🙏✨

The bell tower, completed in 1772, features four Russian-origin bells, and the stunning marble iconostasis was added in 1909. Every Easter, the silver icon of Ypapanti makes a sacred journey through the villages of Paxos, connecting tradition and faith. 🕊️

Explore this historical treasure in Lakka!
Source: Paxos Archive Repository and Paxos & Antipaxos by Archduke Ludwig Salvator (written in 1884-1884)

03/10/2024

Find more about the Old Schools and their heritage!

https://paxoslocalguide.com/exploring-the-old-schools-of-paxos

30/09/2024

The beauty and serenity of Orkos 😍

28/09/2024

💧 Did you know? 💧

Beneath the Church of the Holy Apostles in Boikatika Magazia lies the historic spring and cistern of Erimitis, an essential freshwater source for centuries. The square reservoir, with its two large arches, has been carefully maintained since 1852. During the French occupation in 1807, anyone polluting the water faced a fine of ten talers! 💧✨

Nearby, you can also find the ruins of another reservoir, "Makilla," built by Scottish engineer Mac Killan, adding another layer to Paxos’s rich history. 🌿

Source: paxosculture.gr

26/09/2024

🌊✨ Dive into the depths of Paxos with Sarah Callan's guest blog on the best caves and wrecks to explore! From stunning underwater caves to WWII wrecks, discover a whole new world beneath the surface. Ready to dive in? 🌊🤿
https://paxoslocalguide.com/scuba-diving-the-caves-and-wrecks-of-paxos
Photos by: Sarah Callan & Paxos OasiSub

25/09/2024

23/09/2024

🐾🐱 Paxos Island Cats Neutering Project 🐱🐾

Did you know Paxos is home to a growing population of cats? 🐾 To help care for these furry residents, PAWS is working to humanely manage their numbers and ensure their well-being.

🌿 Learn how you can support this important cause and help keep our island’s cats healthy. Every little bit helps! 🙏💙

Help our charity neuter around 500 stray cats annually, providing health checks and assistance for other health issues. Join our team of volunteers to catch and care for injured cats. UK vet teams ...

23/09/2024

Love Kipiadi😍
https://paxoslocalguide.com/beaches

21/09/2024

🏫 Did you know? 🏫

The former Lakka Primary School, built in 1906, is an architectural treasure funded by Andreas Syngron, thanks to a recommendation from Paxos-born Minister of Education, Theodoros Vellianitis. With its neoclassical design—featuring symmetrical windows, cornices, and a grand entrance with stone columns and a triangular pediment—it remains a stunning landmark in Lakka.

Today, it's home to the Paxos Nautical Athletic Club, continuing to serve the community in new ways. 🌊✨

19/09/2024

Photos, info, and map of The Cisterns of Paxos. Check it out!
https://paxoslocalguide.com/the-cisterns-of-paxos

17/09/2024

Come with us to Erimitis Beach. From driving there, walking down the path, exploring the beach, and watching the sunset. Learn more about Paxos: https://paxo...

16/09/2024

Erimits Beach is the best sunset spot. Change my mind!

14/09/2024

🌿 Did you know? 🌿

The Stavrakis Anemogiannis Mill, built in 1820 in Loggos, was once a vital part of Paxos' life, grinding 1.5-2 kg of grain per hour! This round stone windmill featured a rotating wooden roof and large sails held together by ropes. The upper level housed sacks of grain and the double mill hopper that fed the grain to the millstone below. Although it stopped operating in the early 20th century, its ruins still stand, offering stunning views and a glimpse into the island’s self-sufficient past. 🌾
Source: Paxos Archive Repository and Paxos & Antipaxos my Archduke Ludwig Salvator (written in 1884-1884)