 Overview
Paxos, tiny and incredibly beautiful, has always attracted yachtsmen and Lakka has always been a very special port of call, with its fine sheltered bay and exquisite setting. Green hills drop down to a bay where the water is of an intoxicating shade of turquoise, fringed with white beaches. Villa Alexander is one of a group of three semi-detached villas set on a headland with superb views over Lakka. Alexander has its own large and very attractive swimming pool, and beautiful pool terrace with a corner viewpoint that will prove hard to get up and walk away from! Quiet beaches are just a short walk away.
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Layout
Ground floor: Large kitchen/living/dining room opening on to front terrace, with sofa bed sleeping two persons/children, two bedrooms (one twin and one double), bathroom.
First floor: Master double bedroom with bathroom, front and side verandahs.
View from the pool of Alexander.
View from Villa Alexander over to Lakka.
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Living Area
The living room is dominated by its view from the arched windows. Big sofas convert easily into extra sleeping accommodation for two guests or children.
The living room opens on to a verandah with a superb view over Lakka and its bay.
Early morning view over the yachts mooring for the night.
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Kitchen
The kitchen is attractively finished in pale wood, and is well equipped. It incorporates a convenient dining area and links with the lounge area.
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Bedrooms
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom (with en suite bathroom) is located upstairs, and has its own balcony from which to admire the stunning view. Air-conditioned.
Master Bedroom En Suite
Attractively fitted, with full bath, shower fitment and glass screen, vanity unit and w.c.
Lower Bedrooms
There are two bedrooms located on the ground floor. A double and a twin. They are both air-conditioned.
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Bathrooms
Both bathrooms are equipped with full bath and shower fitting.
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Swimming Pool
Villa Alexander has an unusually-shaped private swimming pool, with a children's section. It is surrounded by broad paved terraces, open to cool breezes and overlooking fantastic views. Beside the pool is a pleasant shady area from a windshaped tree, and an inspiring view.
There is plenty of room at the villa for outdoor meals near the pool.
Pool Dimensions
Size: 8m x 8m - Large 'L' shaped pool with children area.
Depths: Shallow=0.60m; Deep End=1.80m
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Nearby Beaches
The beach below the villa, with an excellent taverna, is accessed via a small coastal path. (The path down is approximately 180 metres and takes less than 5 mins to walk.) The beach is fine sand and white shingle, but once you are in the sea there is soft sand underfoot.
View from beach, with tavrna, towards Villa Alexander.
There is also a rocky cove at the foot of the cliff behind the villa, reached by a 300 metre 'goat' track.
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Views
The view of Lakka from Villa Alexander must be one of the loveliest in Paxos, especially perhaps in the evening, when the sky is suffused with the afterglow of the sunset.
View of Lakka from the villa.
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Additional Information
Facilities
- Paxos Villa with Pool
- Sea Views
- Secluded
- Water front
- Near tavernas
- Near beaches
- Away from it all
- Barbeque
- Garden
- Maid service (x3)
- Microwave
- DVD player
- Air conditioning
- Private Parking
- TV
- Bed Linen and towels
- Semi-Detached
Amenities
- Nearest beach 180 metres (3 mins walk)
- Nearest taverna 200 metres (3 mins walk)
- Nearest supermarket 700 metres (10 mins walk)
- Lakka 600 metres (9 mins walk)
- Loggos 5km (7 mins drive)
- Gaios Port 9.2km (14 mins drive)
- Car hire options: Paxos Car Hire
(View in: Yards and Miles)
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Floor Plan
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Aerial View
The above aerial view, taken from the Corfu to Paxos seaplane, shows Lakka and the location of Alexander, Katerina and Thanasis. (Note also the secluded beaches that are below and behind the villa.)
Seaplane view of Lakka, Paxos.
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Location
Google Map
 (Click map to Zoom in) Paxos is a very small island, and the distances between villages are such that walking from one to the other is a possibility. The footpath from the villa to Lakka is 900m, which takes approximately 15 mins to walk. At Lakka, you will find an excellent selection of Tavernas and shops.
Faros Lakka  Faros Lakka: is the headland just opposite the bay of Lakka. On top of the headland is the Victorian lighthouse (Faros in Greek means lighthouse.) From the water-front of Lakka there is a short coastal footpath which leads you to the Faros headland.
Paxos: Essential Holiday Information
For more information on: Why holiday on Paxos and what to see and do, read our:
no-nonsense guide to Paxos
How to get to Paxos:
With no airport on Paxos, most visitors fly to the nearby island of Corfu and then transfer by hydrofoil, sea taxi or seaplane. It is an exciting start to your holiday! Charter flights to Corfu operate from most major European airports from May to October. There are also scheduled flights operating from Athens during the winter months: More Details on the
Transfer to Paxos
and
Corfu Flights
Car Hire or Taxi Transfer
We can arrange a hire car to meet you at the port of Gaios or a taxi transfer:
Paxos Car Hire and Transfer
Walking on Paxos
Paxos could easily be described as a giant olive grove! Shaded walks under the trees and coastal tracks, are a delight. The Agni Travel walking map will help you make the most of your holiday:
Map of Paxos
Boat Hire
Renting a motor boat will give a whole new perspective to your view of Paxos. You won't believe how many quiet bays and coves you will find as you motor along the coast. A trip to
Anti-Paxos is a must and only takes 20mins from Gaios:
Paxos Boat Rental
Taxis: there are 6 taxis on Paxos. They offer a convenient service and are not expensive as the journeys are so short. During the evenings, a waiting taxi is easy to find outside of the tavernas at Gaios, Lakka and Loggos.
Buses: there are two buses offering a regular service around Paxos and the main villages.
Anti-Paxos: A visit to the small nearby island of Anti-Paxos is a must during your holiday on Paxos. Only 15 minutes away by sea taxi or your own motor boat, it has some of the most gorgeous beaches in Greece - quite Caribbean in their combination of fine golden sand and transparent blue water. The sea taxis depart regularly from: Gaios, Lakka and Loggos.
More Information on Paxos
Nathan Pascoe is our 'Paxos Expert'. He visited Greece on holiday, 15 years ago, and ended
up marrying a local! Nathan takes our
Paxos photos and he has stayed in most of the villas and properties that we
offer on Paxos. For more
local information about our Paxos rental properties or Paxos in general, contact
Nathan on:
UK: 020 812 31535 or send Nathan a message: Paxos Information Request
Paxos Reservations
To place a hold or book one of our Paxos properties, please contact our sales office:
UK: 020 812 31535 or Greece: 0030 26630 91609
 Places Close By
Lakka Paxos
Lakka lies in the north of Paxos at the head of a long
natural inlet of the most startling shade of turquoise - reminiscent of a
Caribbean bay. It is a perfect harbour and is filled with a fascinating
array of yachts in summer. The village itself is small and focused almost
entirely on its harbour-front, with a selection of useful shops and several
good restaurants and bars, including a very good Italian restaurant. The
shores of the bay are fringed with beautiful natural beaches, shaded by
trees, and it is possible to walk to other, more unfrequented, beaches on
the other side of the headlands: Lakka Paxos
Loggos Paxos
On an island famed for its small-scale beauty, Loggos stands out as one of the most enchanting places on Paxos. Visitors never fail to succumb to its unique charm, and many of them have been returning year after year, glad to see that the changes are negligible, and that you still have to get up from your taverna meal to let the local bus squeeze past! The boats still bob along the curve of the quayside, fascinating in their variety, from sleek yachts to less glamorous fishing boats. The tiny harbour of Loggos, colourful enough for any artist or photographer, has a refreshingly intimate atmosphere, unspoiled by the daily influx of curious visitors. At night, little can be heard but the buzz of conversation from the busy tavernas where fresh fish always tops the menu and there is an intriguingly cosmopolitan atmosphere. Three mini-markets, a bakery with wonderful fresh bread every day, and supplies of fresh fruit and vegetables brought over regularly from the mainland, make self-catering a simple matter - but who could resist the conviviality and choice of excellent food at the waterfront tavernas? A pleasant beach lies to one side of the harbour - other more secluded beaches are within easy reach: Loggos Paxos
Gaios Paxos
Gaios is the 'capital' of Paxos, the largest of the three
main settlements and the only one that can be called a town, albeit a very
small one. Its Venetian and British heritage is visible in the colourful
buildings that line the long harbour-front. Gaios now has two harbours - the
newer one is a short walk or drive from the centre, and serves as the port
of call for ferries, excursion and cruise boats. It is also the setting for
the often spectacular arrivals and departures of the Corfu-Paxos seaplane
service. The older harbour, sheltered from the open sea by two small
islands, is a never-ending source of entertainment in summer, with its
plethora of cosmopolitan yachts. Gaios continues its daily business
regardless of its exotic visitors, and it is this contrast that makes it so
entertaining to spend an hour or more at one of the cafes in the main square
alongside the quay. An intriguing variety of eating establishments, chic
boutiques and old-fashioned stores make Gaios quite fascinating: Gaios Paxos
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