Journal
Notes from the island
Where to swim, what to eat, and what the grove is doing this month.
Guide · 6 min read · June 2026
Seven coves you can only reach by boat
The west coast of Paxos is cliffs all the way down. The best swimming is where the road cannot follow.
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