Bastas!!!

However, there are 3 trips available this year from Paxos Thallasa -  http://paxos-holidays.gr/travel/index2.php?idField=8  .  They're based in Loggos, but I know that in previous years they've picked up passengers in Lakka as well.  The trip I'm particularly interested in is the sunset cruise.  They used to do it some years ago and it was highly recommended, but somehow we never got around to it.  They had to stop a few years ago, because Paxos Municipality weren't issuing licences to visit the small island of St Nicholas, but they seem to have it sorted out now, so I'm really looking forward to going on that one!

 

Sam, what month are you there, you may bump into someone from here?

 

We stayed for 4 nights last year and got bath and hand towels, and Mum allways does, but I have read that they didn't at one time? Helen maybe able to help with that. I take a china mug filled with sponge and jcloth and travel washup liquid, wrapped in a tea towel. Also vanish soap bar for when I do my mis hols stamping in the shower beach towel wash, and when my 2 messy lot can't find their mouths with oil and sauce! Or, better still take them to Sisters washing machine

 

The studios are as described, basic old style Greek self catering. They do have a BabyBelling 2 ring stove and cooker with grill, but not the equipment or space to make a gourmet meal. Who wants to do lots of cooking on holiday anyway? Top tip fill the coffee pan with water and onto boil(saucer on top) as you start your shower. It will be boiling with enough for 2 cups when you finish! 

 

No problem with getting bread and all foods in Lakka. One shop does stay open in the day and Sundays for most essentials.

 

 

Recently Olympic have used the hydrofoils more sensibly taking into account your departure and arrival times, even used sea taxis so you get there the following morning if a night flight. Don't know if it helped that the rep had lived on the island for a few years?

 

You can't get to AntiPaxos direct, it means a bus trip into Gaios. The round island boat trips run from lakka too, chaeper to book direct in the village rather than via rep!  Also Parga trips in mid/peak season. Bastas family also have a taverna and salt water pool at Monadendri beach and provide a free minibus there and back each day. They are a lovely family with various siblings, Uncles, Cousins running both businesses.

 

For those who have been to Bastas before I have just heard that they have dug out the left hand side, as you face the entrance, to allow more space and light into those rooms. Though some customers prefer them in the hottest months. Also Tracey is repping for another company, so a new Lady, Sam.

 

I'm sure you'll enjoy Lakka too.