Thank you so much for all the great info. We too are off to Paxos again on the 12th May and really looking forward to it.
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Hi,
Just back from Paxos, so can compare properly and IMHO Meganissi wins hands down. I don't deny that Paxos is a beautiful island, it is gorgeous, it just felt a lot less Greek than a lot of others. Virtually every Taverna had some sort of Italian influence, and it is very geared up to cater for the masses rather than thrive on just being Greek.
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Thanks for your views. I suspect that the proximity of Paxos to Italy, not to mention the Venician influence,is ever likely to have an impact upon the island.
Martyn
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Well I would agree to a point, although there can't possibly anywhere on the planet with quite the atmosphere of Loggos on a summer night. That said I love the italian influence part of the charm.
My first real visit to megannisi will be in late August this year we are staying at the Sigouri Villa ( Ionian I.H ) overlooking Vathi - and I can't wait - will be able to come back with some comparisons of my own then - but I already expect it to be very much more typical Greek.
Intrestingly this thread seems to have turned into "Paxos -v- Meganissi" discussion - well they are both superb - yet its about Lefkada - So as our second week is over at Sivota Bay in the south of the island so -I will be able to comment on that as well
Simon
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Sadly I have to agree that Paxos is starting to cater for the masses. It always has, understandably, been very influenced by Italy,and I have always enjoyed that.However now there seems to be a decided leaning towards catering for mass British tourism with,amongst other offerings, English Breakfasts, Lasagna and Chips and even Tortilla Wraps being offered on bar menus. I holiday in Greece for the Greek experience,as I am sure many others do and would hate to see Paxos change.
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I dont think the change will be so severe as you say - but my main concern is that sites like this that promote Paxos - only help to drive is desirability - so it will sway away form its authentic roots - inevitable really - lets just enjoy it for what it is
Probably why I am presently engaged in a search for "paxos no 2" in the shape of megannisi...well we will see !
Simon
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I really didn't mean to denegrate Paxos in any way, like I said it is very beautiful but maybe we missed the boat to get the full Greek feel of it a few years ago. On this note maybe I should keep quiet about Meganissi
It is a slim line between keeping the Greek feel and keeping the economy going which must be very difficult to do, how can you keep everyone happy???
Anyway I hope Floralie and Simon you enjoy Meganissi but keep it under your hat. We have Skopelos to try next then Paros..oh its a hard life
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Im staying in Porto Vathi apartments in vathi with Manos this September. Has anybody had any experience of them? I know they have a great view and are above the ferry pier.Thanks for all your comments on meganissi - looks like I've picked a real gem
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been there seen it done it got the video ,, really enjoyed the place but bit like Malta not a good beach if youre into that sort of thing, great harbour at Nidri and hire a boat and go see the islands of shore .. found the people a little bit more standoffish than Corfu, till they knew you but once they did vry friendly ..., worth a car/scooter/bike hire for a couple of days but no more bus services were good too .which makes a change
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Well back from Paxos 2 weeks and have now booked 2 weeks in Meganissi in September....... The Island "reads old style greek" which is what we like. Plenty of walking and lazing on beach/by pool. Wonder if Mr Bleasdale has produced a map of the Island... Will have to do the comparison test to see if why 1 is correct Can't wait till September.
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The Island "reads old style greek" which is what we like. Plenty of walking and lazing on beach/by pool. Wonder if Mr Bleasdale has produced a map of the Island... Will have to do the comparison test to see if why 1 is correct 
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