Paxos Cliffs

The west coast of Paxos is exposed to the open sea and is pounded by heavy seas during the winter. As a result, the steep, soaring limestone cliffs have been eroded into some fantastic shapes, with sea caves, gigantic free-standing monolithic rocks and amazing geological formations such as the Tripitos Arch, part of the Mousmouli Cliffs. There are a number of cliff top paths with marvellous views, but few of them lead down to a beach. Rented boats cannot be taken to the west coast due to the unpredictable sea conditions and currents, and the only other way to see the superb scenery is by excursion boat.

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The sea caves of the island of Paxos are magnificent, the cave of Kastanitha being the most impressive at 600 feet high, though the largest is at Grammatiko. These are big enough for the excursion boats to enter. The cave of Ortholithos is marked by an impressive stone monolith that reaches up, sheer-sided, from the sea in front of its entrance.
The cliffs above Erimitis Bay are particularly impressive, with thousands of sea birds wheeling around them, and especially lovely at sunset. The nearby Sunset Bar is very good for an evening meal or drink with the backdrop of the rosy-hued cliffs. A truly wonderful setting.
Follow the signs from the hamlet at Boikatika to get to it.