Loggos, Glyfada Beach Villas Review

Overall Rating

Great location & views
Clean, well-maintained Villas
Friendly staff always willing to help but not obtrusive

The only bad point is having to leave at the end of the holiday!

I have been to Glyfada Beach Villas for the last six consecutive years and I undoubtedly will be returning next summer. The beautiful location of the villas on the island of Paxos is one of the reasons why I have been drawn back time and time again, but this is not the only reason.

The villas are located very close to Monodendri Beach, which has extremely clear water. The waters here are only of equal quality in the Caribbean, although Paxos is in Europe and so much more convenient if travelling from within Europe, especially the Uk. The travelling time to Paxos takes less than five hours from the Uk rather than approx. ten hours to the Caribbean, and once you get there you will be amazed at what you see.

On arriving in Glyfada Beach Villas you will see many beautiful olive groves lining the unadopted road to Glyfada. The villas are on a hill, which does require some exercise but as with all things on Paxos there is no rush to get to the top! Once you are at the top however the view is staggering. It is possible to see the Greek mainland on a clear day from Glyfada and the sunsets on Paxos can be breath-taking.

As I have been to the island so often I have established a great network of people that live on Paxos and also return for their holidays. The community is so friendly that even if you haven't been to the island before, you only have to return to the same bar or restaurant on two nights and you will feel like you have been returning year after year. The staff at Glyfada Beach Villas are exceptionally warm and the owner Spiros will go out of his way to ensure that everything is how you want throughout your stay on Paxos.

The swimming pool has transformed Glyfada Beach Villas. The view from the pool is arguably one of the best on Paxos and with the new tennis court for Summer 2004 the facilities at Glyfada are continually improving. The Glyfada Beach villas are simply furnished but this is no bad thing. When you go to Glyfada Beach Villas you cannot expect 'hotel quality furniture and luxuries'. Yes, you are provided with clean sheets and towels as well as soaps and shampoo but you must remember where you are. You are on a Greek island, miles away from the Greek mainland and from Corfu and so it is na ve to expect that the locals will be able to offer you the same luxuries, as you would find at a five star hotel. What they can offer is complete integrity and a passion to ensure that you enjoy your stay on Paxos.

Paxos has been kept a secret for many years and is now just finding the lime light with coverage by the BBC and having been voted a Cultural Village of Europe in 2004. Out of all the locations on Paxos, staying at Glyfada Beach Villas is without a doubt the best! I urge you to visit Paxos for your next holiday and I would recommend booking early!

The Glyfada Beach web site is http://www.paxos-glyfadabeach.com/