Have you been? I went this year thinking it would be mine too. But it wasn't. I was quite disappointed. It's an absolutely beautiful island - undeniably - but I just didn't "feel it". . Loads of yachts, yacht people, cocktails etc, no cicadas in the trees, it just didn't "feel Greek" to me.
Of all the places in Greece & the Greek islands I have been to in 50 years of going there, this is the first place where, despite all the greenery, there were NO cicadas in the trees ! Completely silent. I couldn't understand it. That sound is such an iconic Greek sound eh?
Gosh. When was this filmed? I've just had a week's holiday here (Sept '23) & not once could I eat at any of the 5 main tavernas. All seats were reserved for every evening. I had to have a snack one night & a pizza on another. The island is FULL of yachts & "yacht people" & prices reflect this (about 80% more expensive than Athens). I stayed in the studio apartments by that beach & there were 3 (almost 4) rows of sunbeds a mere 18" apart. The first tiny bay is having a hotel built behind it. Just saying.
I'm quite surprised that you had such an experience. Actually we were there in Sept21 and I cannot confirm any of your observations. I guess it could also pertain to Covid19 and I got lucky at the time. However since I have been to a couple other greek island in the last 8 years or so I would not necessarily classify them including Paxos as "Pricy" but that's another topic and is somewhat relative. For example I paid 12.50 for a Moussaka and I find it reasonable.
@@Destination-Anywhere Ah there you go -- that's 2021. . According to cafe & restaurant owners/workers, this development has only been in the last year/18 months -- they say it's because of the drama "Maestro" on TV (Netflix?) which was filmed there . . Paxos is, most definitely, very up-market now & they are catering for that sector. Yachts everywhere & restaurant tables all reserved. Pricey? Yes. example -- a coffee will cost you €5 (€2.50 in Athens). . A breakfast of 2 eggs, toast, orange juice & coffee cost me €18.50, as opposed to €10 in central Athens where I am. A Moussaka will cost a lot more than €12.50 there now.
@@Destination-Anywhere Sorry - just want to mention Antipaxos. . Wow - I've never seen sea SO clear & SO amazingly turquoise. Unbelievable. The 2nd bay is half sunbeds & umbrellas with a taverna set quite far back. The 1st bay - oh dear - it's all sunbeds & umbrellas with a beach bar/taverna along half of the beach. (and don't even mention the beaches at Loggos with that MASSIVE taverna playing awful loud muzak !)
