Beach· Paxos· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Avlaki & Galazio Beaches (SW Paxos)
39° 11.5′ N · 20° 9.9′ E
Wild coves on the southern west coast. Avlaki is a narrow groove in the rocks with good diving off it; Galazio, named for its brilliant blue water, can only be reached by boat.
Practical
Coordinate is Avlaki beach (Paxos Map); Galazio is at 39.18793N 20.16537E. The Avlaki dive site drops abruptly from 7 m to 30 m and is for experienced divers only. West-coast exposure: visit by dinghy or tender from a yacht standing off, in calm morning conditions only.
Best for
A calm-morning swim stop on a west-coast cave cruise
Season
Calm mornings only
Nearby
- Paxos Olive Grove Walks (Ostries & Old Paths)0.2 NM away
- Paxos Health Centre (Bogdanatika)0.4 NM away
- Agrilas Reef & Anemone Caves0.5 NM away
- NW Maistro & West-Coast Swell (Paxos)0.5 NM away
- Blue Caves of Paxos (West Coast: Ortholithos, Ypapanti, Kastanida)0.7 NM away
- Gaios Supermarkets & Bakery0.9 NM away
- Lesianitis Windmill (Gaios)0.9 NM away
- Cathedral Cave & Achai Caves1 NM away