It depends what you mean by expensive - a quick glance on Kosmar shows a week in August for about £379. I can't see you paying much less than that in August.

Most of Greece is perfectly safe, just find a family oriented resort rather than a "lively" resort and you'll be fine.

If you're on a strict budget, I can highly recommend Kosmar's Nicos apartments in Loggos - we've stayed there a couple of times when we've been desperate for a cheap fix of Paxos! However, because they are such good value for money, they do get snapped up quickly, so you'll need to look NOW to see if they have availability. Kosmar also have apartments in Gaios which I've heard are not as good as the ones in Loggos and also in Lakka, of which I've heard nothing at all.

You could also have a look at Olympic Holidays. I have read some reasonably good reports about their Bastas complex in Lakka. Also, for the last couple of years, there have been some really good last minute bargains going - if you're brave enough to hold out long enough. Some of the sites to check out regularly for offers are Planos, Travel a la Carte, Simply Travel, Tapestry and Spirit of Greece.

Don't completely rule out going in May. Our first visit to Paxos was in May 1992 and because the temperatures hadn't yet reached scorchio we were able to really explore the island and fell completely in love with it! (14th holiday there this year!) The sea's a tad chilly at that time of year, but there's still plenty of sun.

Elaine

Can also recommend the Erithea Apartments in Lakka through Kosmar - extremely well equipped, with terraces you could hold a barn dance on - they're covered as well which is handy if it rains, you can still sit outside and watch the priest's donkey munching his way through the church grounds!

I've only been to Paxos "out of season" - in 2002 in September when the weather broke very early - had an excellent holiday, still came back with a tan even though we were literally wading through the streets of Gaios....and last week in May/first in June in 2004, it must be me cos I brought the storms again! Had a great time though - walked loads, managed a couple of swims, watched energetic souls water ski-ikng in Lakka Bay and came back tanned and relaxed - highly recommended - and at that time of the year everything smells so FRESH!

thanks for all the info- the prices i read through were £659.00-£759 .00 pp for a week in paxos! seems a bit steep for me!!

Just had a quick look on Kosmar - the Eritha apartments come out at £459pp departing Gatwick 7 or 14 August for a fortnight - seems like a good deal to me!!

Whats lakka like in comparison to loggos? ie. beaches, money wise etc?And would a teenager get fed up or is their plenty to do and see? I was attracted to loggos as it is not over crowded and my daughter daid she felt safer in loggos than in the uk!

I like the prices with kosmor much more within my budget.

Once again thank you

Rocky beach in the bay and better beaches within walking distance. Much bigger than Loggos - but by no means huge. I would say there's plenty to do - there's even a watersports boat (ski-ing, ringos (or wghatever you call them) and a dive school almost next door to the Eritha.

The walking's easier than Loggos as the hills out are (quite as) steep and there are some smashing short walks.

Having talked to Xenos in the past we thought that Lakka is more expensive for eating than Loggos. Nionios is comparatively good value though.

Loggos apartments- anyone know what these are like. Found them for £118 pp for a week peak season not inclusing flights but it seems very good and also means we can stay in loggos.

There are quite a few people offering apartments independently in Loggos. I think the ones you've found are probably the ones that Spirit of Greece are offering. If so, SoG are building up quite a good reputation for accommodation on Paxos, so I would expect them to be of a decent standard.

I've been trying to work out exactly where they are from the view through the balcony window, but I can't quite picture it. Loggos is so small though that you're never too far away from everything else wherever you stay and if it meant the difference between going to Paxos and not going, I'd definitely go for these!

PS Take a look here for charter flights, but be careful of the times - you don't want to arrive in Corfu too late to catch the last hydrofoil to Paxos and have to spend money on a night in a hotel in Corfu.

thanks for the advice it is much appreciated.

Ionian Villas - 15 mins from loggos anyone stayed here?

Do you mean the ones on the Glyfada Beach Villas complex? There are some positive (although mostly rather old) reviews here

As you seem keen to stay in Loggos, you should be aware that the GBV's are rather remote and I'd say that 15 minutes from Loggos is extremely optimistic. Well, you could probably walk into Loggos in 15 minutes, but in the August heat, or after a few drinks at night on the dark paths, I'd reckon probably more like half an hour for the mostly uphill walk back. They do have a shuttle bus, which I've seen in the village occasionally, but I don't know how often it runs.

Personally, I'd go for the Spirit of Greece apartments or others in the village centre. There are a few places advertised here which are bookable directly with the owners.

Try Routsis travel, in Lakka see http://www.routsis-holidays.com/ or Greek Options

Hello,
what's about Finikounda (SW-Peloponnes), that is 50 km away from Kalamata? Nice area, nice clean and clear see.

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has lakka got a beach? Or is their one in walking distance.

Also do you get a lot of larger louts and nightclubs here?

Lakka has a gorgeous pebble beach which is shaded by large trees. Nearby there are sandy beaches best visited by your own motor boat which are easy to use and hired from Routsis on the front.
No lager louts or nightclubs, highlight of the day is the ferry and the odd daytrippers boat from Corfu which is gone by late afternoon.

Is the water clear, I know they have Spikey normans in loggos beach and it was not good for swimming?

If you mean sea urchins, then yes, you'll find them off just about every beach on Paxos. But the water's so clear that they are easy to spot. If it really worries you, you can always wear jelly shoes to swim in - lots of people do - but I've been going to Paxos since 1992 and always swim barefoot several times a day while I'm there and have never trodden on one yet.

Elaine