Antipaxos
Island Small Ionian island with notable beaches and vineyards
Tiny Ionian islet south of Paxos, known for sand and pebble coves with clear, shallow water. Day‑trippers arrive by boat for swimming, snorkeling and a few tavernas serving local seafood.
Antipaxos is a small, privately frequented island in the Ionian Sea just south of Paxos, Greece. It is noted for its clear turquoise waters, pebble beaches and short-term visitor use rather than permanent development.
Two small beaches with pale pebbles and shallow, clear water are the island’s principal attractions and are commonly visited on day trips from Paxos and Corfu. There are few built facilities, and the island’s character is defined by its shoreline and marine access.
The island has only a very small year-round population and is visited primarily in the summer months by boat operators and private craft.
Geographically it lies immediately south of Paxos in the Ionian Islands, within easy boat range of Corfu and the surrounding islands.
- Access and facilities: No regular vehicular infrastructure and only limited visitor facilities; most visitors arrive by short boat trips from nearby Paxos.
What to See #
- Vrika Beach: A small sheltered bay with pale pebble beaches and very clear, shallow water that is popular for swimming and snorkeling on day trips.
- Voutoumi Beach: A blue-green cove and pebble shoreline favoured for swimming and short anchoring stops by excursion boats from Paxos and Corfu.
How to Get to Antipaxos #
Antipaxos has no large port; access is by boat from nearby Paxos. Regular small-boat services and private day trips leave from Gaios, Paxos (about 5-15 minutes by boat). Boats can drop visitors at Voutoumi or Vrika beaches; some skippers will pick up later in the afternoon. From Corfu, visitors typically transfer to Paxos (ferry from Corfu Town to Gaios) then cross to Antipaxos.
Tips for Visiting Antipaxos #
- Arrive early (pre-10am) to secure one of the small moorings at Voutoumi or to enjoy Lobster Tavern before it fills.
- Leave no trace-Antipaxos has a tiny population and limited waste infrastructure.
- Hire a small boat from Gaios (Paxos) for the day and ask to be dropped at Voutoumi or Vrika beaches; some skippers will show hidden coves.
- Snorkel off Voutoumi-visibility is outstanding and the underwater topography is steep nearshore.
Best Time to Visit Antipaxos #
Visit in late spring through early autumn for good swimming and calm seas; July-August are busiest.
Weather & Climate near Antipaxos #
Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (904 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (159 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
