Lost in a forest of olives

12 Guests

5 Bedrooms

6 Bathrooms

Panayia View, named after the little island it overlooks, sits in a tranquil position amidst a garden of olive groves. It offers airy, flexible interiors, plenty of panoramic terraces, a peaceful ambience and a lovely pool, all within a short walk of the tavernas, bars, harbour, beach and gentle bustle of Gaios Town. The best of both worlds.

Key Highlights

  • Pool
  • Sea views
  • Walking distance to beach(es)/sea access
  • Walking distance to restaurant(s)
  • Walking distance to shop(s)
  • Daily maid service
  • Barbecue
  • Table tennis

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The beautiful pool with its views out to sea.

The beautiful pool with its views out to sea.

Shady olive trees surround the front terrace of the main house.

Shady olive trees surround the front terrace of the main house.

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Panayia View is in a fabulous location and we all enjoyed being able to walk to and from Gaios. The villa had everything we needed and the view was amazing too. We had a wonderful stay on an idyllic island.

– Verified guest, visited 2025

Overview

  • GuestsUp to 12
  • Bedrooms5
  • Double beds2
  • Double bed or Twin beds1
  • Twin beds1
  • Quad beds1
  • Bathrooms6
  • En-suite bathrooms3 of 6

Features and Amenities

The property

  • Sea views
  • Private parking
  • Air conditioning

Geography

  • Walking distance to beach(es)/sea access
  • Walking distance to restaurant(s)
  • Walking distance to shop(s)

Pool & Wellness

  • Pool
    11x3m

Services

  • Daily maid service
  • Local knowledge and recommendations
  • On-the-ground support

Kitchen & Dining

  • Barbecue
  • Dishwasher

Entertainment & Tech

  • Table tennis
  • Satellite Wi-Fi Internet

Includes

  • IncludedThe Thinking Traveller's expertise to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and access to exclusive experiences
  • IncludedExclusive use of your private villa and grounds
  • IncludedEffortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
  • IncludedAward-winning local expertise throughout your stay

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)

Getting to and around

Corfu Airport10mins by taxi to Corfu Town New Port + 1 hour (approx.) passenger hydrofoil crossing to Gaios on Paxos (or about 3hr15mins by car ferry)
Nearest supermarkets, shops, tavernas and cafés5mins drive or 15/20mins walk (1km) in Gaios
Nearest beach15/20mins walk in Gaios or Plakes
Loggos8km-5miles-15mins
Lakka8km-5miles-15mins
Antipaxos15mins by boat (from Gaios)

Bedroom details

Main House

  • Bedroom 1: double bed (170x200), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 2: double-twin bed (80/160x180cm), adjacent bathroom and shower
  • Bedroom 3: quadruple - double-twin bed (80/160x180cm) and a set of bunk beds (80x180cm), adjacent bathroom and shower

The guesthouse

  • Bedroom 4: double bed (170x200cm), en-suite shower room

The guest bedroom

  • Bedroom 5 (externally accessed): twin beds (80x180cm), en-suite shower room
NB: A double-twin bedroom has two single beds that can either be joined together to create a double bed or left separate as two single beds.
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About the property

Inside

accommodation at Panayia is spread over a main house, an independent guesthouse, and an externally accessed guest bedroom.

In the main house, a few steps lead down from the front door into an open-plan living and dining area, whose white-painted walls, lofty beamed ceilings and large sliding glass doors opening onto a panoramic sea-view terrace, all make for a bright, airy atmosphere. One half of the room is given over to a corner sitting area, the other to a dining table. Wherever you sit, the views over the olive groves to the island of Panayia and out to sea are gorgeous. At the back of this space, a few steps leads up to an attractive open kitchen overlooking the communal area.

A few steps at either end of the living-dining area lead to the sleeping quarters, which comprise:
  • a soothing main bedroom, complete with en-suite shower room and access to a terrace with outdoor shower
  • a double-twin with terrace access
  • a quadruple with children's bunk beds and a double-twin bed with terrace access (NB this room is only suitable for children or parents sharing with their children)
  • two shared shower rooms
The remaining accommodation at Panayia View - an independent guesthouse and an externally accessed guest bedroom - are accessed via a path running through the gardens from main house.

The guesthouse comprises large, open-plan, split-level space with high, white-beamed ceilings and banks of large sliding glass doors. From the dining table a few steps lead down to a sitting room and kitchen, off which is a small shower room. Stairs lead up to the first floor, where there is a double bedroom with garden views and an en-suite shower room.

A few steps away from the guesthouse, and sharing its furnished sea-view terrace, is the externally accessed guest bedroom, a twin with en-suite shower room.

Outside

Panayia View's gardens stretch all along the front of the property and overlook the olive groves, the sea, Panayia Island and, in the distance, the Greek mainland.

Outside the main house is a fabulous sea-view terrace, partly shaded by olive trees. Other terraces on either side of the main house are accessed from the bedrooms and ensure that there is plenty of space for everyone to find their own perfect spot.

A rosemary, lavender, agapanthus and cactus-lined path leads from the main house's front terrace both left and right. Head right and down a few steps and you come to the lovely pool area, encircled by whispering olive trees. Head left and you'll soon come to the guesthouse and the externally accessed twin bedroom, which are served by their own fully furnished sea-view terrace.

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About the Area

Panayia View sits in a slightly raised position looking out to sea and the east coast of Paxos. Surrounded by rustling olive groves it offers seclusion and privacy while still being within walking distance of the bustling village of Gaios. Indeed, a 15/20-minute (1km) walk will take you from the villa's gates down the hill to the harbour with its seafront tavernas, shops, cafés, beach and boat hire opportunities. The picturesque little ports of Lakka and Laggos are also close by and worth a visit either by car or by boat.

Gaios is the port of entry and departure, and also has frequent boat services to Corfu and Paxos' tiny sister island, Antipaxos.

Paxos (measuring around 13km from north to south) is situated 15km south of Corfu and about 20km off the Greek mainland. It boasts some of the most stunning beaches anywhere in the Mediterranean and, as it's only accessible by ferry, has managed to remain relatively unspoilt by mass tourism.

The western seaboard of Paxos is dramatic, with cliffs, sea caves and stretches of rugged, rocky coastline, while the east coast is home to gentle sandy beaches and views of the Greek mainland. The hinterland is carpeted with olive groves, which produce some truly excellent oil.

A holiday on Paxos is all about relaxing and taking it easy, all the more so if you book one of our villas on the island.

Find out more about travel to/from Paxos and about getting around while you're there.

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Considerations

Due to the relatively limited number of hydrofoil/ferry connections between Corfu and Paxos in the shoulder seasons, we recommend arriving in Corfu by midday or, alternatively, adding a night in Corfu town the day before and/or after your time in Paxos.

The access to Panayia View includes around 500m of unpaved road.

Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.

You may also wish to know that the pool has a single depth of 1.6m.

Please note that the quadruple bedroom, which has children's bunk beds and a double-twin bed, is only suitable for children or parents sharing with their children.

Read more about our Health and Safety Policy here

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Guest Reviews

Panayia View is in a fabulous location and we all enjoyed being able to walk to and from Gaios. The villa had everything we needed and the view was amazing too. We had a wonderful stay on an idyllic island.

Verified guest, visited September 2025

Panayia View is a stunning villa on an enchanting island. Wonderful location and views.

Verified guest, visited May 2025

The villa was perfect for our teenagers, near Gaios and the buzz and we loved all the restaurants, beaches and relaxing at the villa. Paxos is very special.

Verified guest, visited July 2023

5 out of 5 for Panayia View. The staff were amazing, as was the chef we booked through The Thinking Traveller.

AB, United Kingdom, visited August 2022

Panayia View was absolutely amazing. Beautiful views, ample space, shady corners, eating areas. Perfect for a large group. Light and airy. Bedrooms all very generous and really comfortable beds too.

JS, United Kingdom, visited July 2022

The in-villa cooks were amazing and the food was delicious.

AS, Belgium, visited July 2020

We loved Panayia View and the town of Gaios. We had never been to Greece as a family, and it did not disappoint! The number of different seating areas was amazing.

Miss Beatrice Downing, United Kingdom, visited July 2019

This was the best holiday we’ve had in many years. The design of Panayia View worked perfectly for our family and everyone was so happy. My grandchildren have not stopped talking about it since.

AD, Australia, visited August 2017

Shady olive trees surround the front terrace of the main house.

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