Paxos links

Below are some Paxos related links, which we hope you will find useful.

Travel

Despina

Kamelia Lines operate the Despina (pictured) between Lefkimmi in the south of Corfu and Paxos as well as the Christa between Corfu Town and Paxos. Their service includes a transfer bus between the airport and the relevant port. The total journey time between Corfu airport and Paxos is approximately 2 hours (the difference being that the Despina journey is about 50% on the bus).


Paxos Island hydrofoil

Kekyra Lines operate the Paxos Island hydrofoil (pictured) between Corfu Town and Paxos, taking approximately 1 hour.


Ilida hydrofoil

Ionian Blue Wave (formerly Joy Cruises) operate the Ilida Dolphin hydrofoil (pictured), which takes approximately 1 hour from Corfu Town to Paxos, as well as the Ninemia (in perhaps 1 hour 30 mins).


Marine traffic

Marine Traffic is a live map for tracking and identifying ferries, cruise ships and other vessels. Click the search icon on the left then type Gaios into the box marked ‘Vessel,Port’.


Flight radar

Flight radar provides real-time information about aircraft, which can be helpful to track aircraft arriving into and departing from Corfu airport.

Paxos

Click on this link for more information about the invasion of lionfish around Paxos, or to add your sighting to the interactive map. 


Gaios webcam

This live streaming webcam in Gaios views the southern entrance to the harbour, opposite the Green Man statue.


This very helpful guide (written by locals) tells you everything you need to know about Paxos. Find out what to do, where to eat, what’s on and so much more.


PAWS

Paxos Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) aims to increase veterinary care on Paxos, continue to support winter feeding of the island’s cats and to pursue education.


Plastic free Paxos

A registered non-profit organisation whose volunteers help to preserve the natural beauty of Paxos by regular cleaning of beaches and port waters, clearing and signalling of footpaths. They also focus on waste management, particularly by taking actions to reduce the use of plastic on the island.


Facebook

For users of Facebook, ‘Holidays in Paxos’ is a good place to share ideas, view pictures and read posts by those who enjoy holidaying on Paxos.

Weather

Windguru

Here you will find the weather forecast for the week ahead, with particular emphasis on wind speed and direction.


Freemeteo

This provides a general weather forecast for the week ahead.


Real time lightning map

This real time lightning map shows the exact position of lightning strikes in your area.