Famed for its beautiful white sandy beaches, crystal clear blue waters and perfect weather, the island of Lefkas is a perfect island paradise. With long, hot summers and warm winters it is no wonder visitors take winter sun holidays on this amazing Greek island. This charming island

Lefkas

offers a traditional Greek atmosphere with quaint villages, beautiful forest clad mountains and green farmland. Lefkas attracts couples and families looking for a relaxing beach holiday therefore there is not a lot of lively nightlife except in Nidri where you will find some nightclubs and beach bars. Lefkas Town is a car-free town full of tiny churches, bright coloured wooden houses, traditional tavernas, great shopping opportunities and a few clubs. The restaurants and waterfront tavernas serve fresh seafood dishes along with traditional Greek cuisine and international dishes, all washed down with some of the island’s own Vertamo wine. And of course a visit to this Greek island would not be complete without sampling the traditional Ouzo. There are also some lively tavernas at Ligia which offer a party atmosphere and stay open until the early hours of the morning. The little fishing village of Periiali is a great choice of destination for visitors just wanting a quiet relaxing break from all the hustle and bustle of the larger resorts.

Lefkas Town

Most Lefkas holidays focus on the wonderful beaches with the most popular resorts being on the flatter east coast. However, there are some excellent beaches on the west coast like Kathisma and Athani, and Porta Katsiki on the south-west coast. Although less accessible, there are some beautiful secluded bays and coves along the islands south coast which can be explored by hiring a boat and sailing along the coastline. Lefkas is popular with sailing and Water sports enthusiasts. These include diving, water-skiing, fishing and windsurfing at Vassiliki on the south coast. Lefkas has two international sailing centres where you can hire boats and dinghies for a leisurely sail around the coastline.

Away from the beach there is plenty for the whole family to do on their package holidays to Lefkas. The island is joined to the Greek mainland by a swing bridge, enabling visitors to explore the Greek coastline up to Parga. Discover the amazing countryside and traditional villages on foot or by bicycle. Enjoy a boat or catamaran trip to the islands of Skorpios, Meganissi, Sparti or Madouri.

Vassiliki

Lefkas enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate which is stable throughout the year. From April to November the temperature in Lefkas rarely dips below 20C with July and August seeing temperatures well into the 30′s. May to September sees temperatures above 25C with 10 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is non-existent during the summer months and evenings are warm and dry, perfect for an al-fresco meal at one of the islands traditional tavernas. April sees temperatures starting to rise above 20C and with 8 hours of sunshine a day this is an excellent time to take one of the many holiday deals on offer to the island.

Paxos is the smallest of the seven Ionian Islands, covering an area of less than ten square miles. The island is dwarfed by its neighbour Corfu and by the Epirus coast of mainland Greece. This tiny green island is only accessible by boat from neighboring Corfu.

The island offers visitors the chance to mix with the native islanders and enjoy a quiet, relaxing holiday close to nature. There are no large hotel complexes on the island and the villas and apartments are set apart from each other with no overcrowding. Paxos does not rely on tourism as it’s main source of income. The island is like a massive olive grove and still produces fine olive oil. This famous olive oil can be bought in the charming traditional village shops, along with wines, honey, cheeses and souvenirs.

Loggos

Day trippers who visit the island from neighbouring Corfu rarely venture past the islands capital Gaios and the quaint little villages of Lakka and Loggos. For those staying longer than a day there is the whole island to explore along coastal paths, old mule paths and country lanes where even at the height of the summer months you will rarely bump into any other people, making Paxos a haven for walkers. Not only does the island offer peaceful woodland walks but also has quaint fishing villages, hidden coves, beautiful beaches and dramatic cliffs. Many visitors to the island take a scenic tour of the island by boat to discover the secluded coves and bays, many of which are on the east coast and only accessible from the sea. Boats set sail from Gaios, Lakka and Loggos which are all natural harbours.

Due to high temperatures and warm waters, the islands beaches attract beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts, particularly the main beach at Lakka. Water sports on offer include wind-surfing, parasailing, water-skiing, wake-boarding, fishing and pedalos. The beautiful crystal clear blue waters and the rugged seabed attract many divers and snorkellers to the island. Exploring the sites and amazing marine life is something not to be missed when on one of the many last minute holiday deals to Paxos. There is a dive school in Lakka that offers tuition and equipment hire. A boat trip to the tiny island of Antipaxos offers beautiful white sandy secluded beaches, just like being on a desert island.

Whether you are looking for an ideal beach holiday destination or a relaxing winter break there are always lots of holiday deals to Paxos available throughout the internet.