Port of Paxi (Passos)

Paxos

Paxos is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, located just south of Corfu. Together with the nearby island of Antipaxos and adjacent islets, it is also referred to in the plural form. Paxi Paxos. The main town and seat of the municipality is Gaios. The smallest of the seven main Ionian Islands. Paxos is located about 15 km from the southern tip of Corfu, and at about the same distance from the town of Parga on the mainland. It is connected by ferry lines from Igoumenitsa e Corfu con Gaios. The island is hilly and is served by all-year-round combined passenger and vehicle ferries operating from the port of Igoumenitsa, on the mainland of Greece (1.5 hours). In the tourist season, hydrofoils, passenger ferries, and water taxis depart from Corfu (1-2 hours). A hydrofoil passenger service operates outside of the tourist season, but it is infrequent and weather-dependent. Winter visitors should anticipate occasional periods of isolation.

Useful travel information:
Documents and Visas, Passenger vehicles, Pets

Documents and Visas

It is necessary to travel with a passport or a valid identity card for travel abroad, valid and in force. The country is part of the EU and adheres to the Schengen Agreement. Greek Border Police maintain a high level of vigilance when checking documents for entry and exit to and from non-Schengen countries (e.g. Albania). It is common for Hellenic authorities to deny border passage if an identity document is expired or in poor condition. It is recommended to carefully check – and particularly for travel that includes stops outside the Schengen Area – that your identity document is intact and valid. It is advisable to carry a copy of your documents and travel tickets and to keep the originals in a safe place.

Vehicles in transit

All ferries feature spacious garages where you can board your private vehicle: car, motorhome, motorbike, bicycle or minibus. For riding motorcycles over 50cc, under 125cc and maximum power 11kw in Greece, a specific driving licence (category A) is required. Tourists travelling with motorhomes and caravans are advised to check in advance, especially when travelling to the islands, whether there are any driving and/or parking restrictions. Throughout Greece The few road signs are only in Greek, barring rare exceptions in tourist locations. Furthermore, the poor signage suggests using detailed, up-to-date road maps, preferably purchased upon arrival in Greece.

Animals Travelling

Required documents for travelling with pets are: the Health record (containing all vaccinations and veterinary notes), European Passport for pets. The passport must be issued by a veterinarian authorised by the competent authorities and must certify that Rabies vaccination. Animals must be identified by a microchip Oh, un Legible tattoo.

Country

GREECE

Where is the ferry terminal?
Paxos Port Gaios, Greece Ferry terminal Paxos, Greece Marina Antipaxos Marina, 490 82, Greece
How to get to the port

Online Ferry Ticketing

Port of Paxi (Passos)

Paxos