We understand the continued anxiety that you will all be feeling about when your future plans can be realised. Not just holidays but a general return to a sense of normal life. All six of us Watrous’ at Ionian Villas have flights booked during May as part of our early season island visits to meet…
The Best-Shaw family are regular visitors to Paxos and this year they were our first clients of the season to experience the journey after Greek airports opened to British airlines on 15th July. Here is their report of the experience: “We weren’t sure what to expect on our journey to Paxos this year but I’m…
Paxos has three ports and the central village of Magazia. Magazia means “shops” and was once the main shopping centre of the island (it even had a ginger beer maker!). In surrounding valleys and on olive-clad hilltops are family hamlets consisting of a cluster of houses and a family church or two. When the island…
When is the best time to visit Ithaca? Are beaches sand or pebble? Apart from some beautiful sandy beaches in Afales Bay (only accessible by hired boat), all beaches on Ithaca are pebble and fine shingle. Most of the beaches are natural (no sunloungers etc) and usually deserted. The following beaches have “cantinas” (serving drinks…
The Ionian islands of Greece have some of the most beautiful, natural coastlines and crystal clear waters in southern Europe. The islands offer a diverse playground for both explorer and cushioned deckchair enthusiast. Say you are the one responsible for planning the family holiday or for trying to get a party of friends together –…
