Oh Greece 😌 With so much to explore, I had to go back to this country to discover a few more of those beautiful, picturesque islands.
When To Go to the Ionian Islands
If you’re looking for summer feelings, the best time to go to the Ionian Island is between June and September, with longer and warmer days and lovely water temperature.
How to Get to the Ionian Islands
We flew directly from Madrid to Corfu.
Corfu
Corfu, name of the island and also of the old town, is truly a beautiful destination. After arriving, we caught a taxi to our accommodation (super expensive, and Uber was even worse!). We were located right in the middle of the old town, which made it the perfect base for exploring.
We started the next morning with breakfast in a lovely brunch place before heading out to wander through the city. We went for breakfast and then explore the city. The old town is full of charming, narrow streets lined with small, lovely shops and stunning jewelry stores. Around almost every corner, you’ll also find cozy cafés, making it easy to stop for a coffee and soak in the atmosphere.
Paxos
On the next day we caught the ferry to Paxos and then a taxi to our accommodation. We asked around for the taxi as it can be a bit tricky to find one once you get out of the ferry. After leaving the luggage we went back in town to get ourselves a quad so that we were able to move around.
Paxos is a gorgeous island with so much to explore. We rented our quad in Gaios, a pretty little town with such a Greek atmosphere.
Our first stop was Kipiadi beach. Be aware that most beaches on the island are rocky rather than sandy, which can be quite painful for your feet – bringing proper water shows is a good idea.
Afterwards, we stopped in Loggos on our way to Lakka. On Lakka, we stopped for lunch soaking up the relaxed seaside vibe. Some beaches are really hard to find like Orkos beach, we tried to get there but every road we attempted seemed to lead nowhere.
Later, we continued on to Erimitis beach. This stunning beach, with its dramatic white cliffs and breathtaking views, is definitely a must-visit. The way down can be a bit challenging and there is no guard on this beach, so it’s important to be careful. Getting in and out of the water was not the easiest thing to do either.
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