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PRESS AND MEDIA
16
JULY 2009
PAXOS MAKES PERFECT: DISCOVER YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL
ON THIS TINY GREEK ISLAND
Whether you are interested in writing, painting or
photography, the tiny Greek island of Paxos provides the
ideal location for discovering your true potential.
Paxos is a truly beautiful island, most of which is
covered in olive and cypress trees, with just three main
villages and a few hamlets, all remarkably beautiful but
all very different. The island has hardly changed in 20
years: it has transport but still only five taxis and
one bus, and it has tourists but fortunately the ones
who want Paxos to remain Greek. What has changed is that
it is now relatively easy to reach, as you no longer
need the dedication required 20 years ago, when the only
means of reaching the island from Corfu was by ferry
that took three hours.
But what is it that makes Paxos so special for writers,
painters and photographers? What is it that is so
conducive to developing their creativity?
It’s the wonderful silence that is only interrupted by
the occasional bird singing or the chip, chip, chipping
of a stone-mason. It’s the fantastic clear light on the
silver olive trees and the crystal clear water. It’s the
perfume of jasmine, honeysuckle and the myriad of other
wonderfully bright flowers that are to be found across
the island from early spring to late autumn.
And it’s the relics of life in days gone by: the old
donkey steps that are still in use and until the 20
century formed the main communication network across the
island; the old olive presses that were so important to
the islanders for producing oil for lighting until they
fell into disrepair with the arrival of electricity; the
ancient wells and cisterns that provided the island’s
water supply; and the many derelict stone houses that
are so patiently awaiting restoration.
Paxos Life Activities is therefore now offering a range
of holidays and courses to encourage anyone interested
in writing, painting or photography to visit the island
and tap into its peace and beauty in order to arouse
their senses and enable them to develop their powers of
creativity to the full.
The friendly and informal holidays, which are suitable
for all levels of ability, are based around group
tuition sessions on five mornings a week leaving plenty
of time for individual advice, to explore Paxos or to
simply relax. They offer the best of both worlds: the
chance to have a holiday in an idyllic location, while
at the same time doing something very worthwhile in an
environment where there are few distractions.
Accommodation is provided in shared villas such as the
elegant Villa Eleonora, with its own pool and spacious
terraces set in the shade and tranquillity of the olive
groves high above Loggos, and The Manor House, an
imposing Venetian building and one of the most famous
houses on the island, with stunning views over Loggos
harbour and across to the mountains on the Greek
mainland.
The holidays are not aimed at single travellers but
anyone travelling alone who wishes to spend their time
in the company of a group of like-minded people would be
perfectly at home here. They are equally suited to
couples and larger groups.
It is also possible for anyone who has their own
accommodation or wishes to be more independent to join
the group tuition sessions.
At the time of writing, places are still available on
the following holidays in 2009: Painting (21 – 28
September) and Photography (28 September - 5 October).
Yoga holidays and Yacht Charter, with or without a
skipper, are also available.
For full details see
Special
Interest Holidays in Greece with Paxos Life Activities
or contact Chris Griffiths (email
chris@paxoslife.co.uk or tel
0030 26620 31207).
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