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Mongonisi Beach, Paxos
See practical info for Mongonisi in Paxos, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The little islet with the bridge at the southern tip
Mongonisi lies at the southernmost tip of Paxos, about four kilometres below Gaios, on a green little islet joined to the main island by a short, narrow bridge. Its name keeps the Greek word for island ('nisi'), fitting for what is really a small, low islet with fine sand along its cove.
Its landscape is intensely green, with olive trees and low scrub reaching almost to the water. On the neighbouring islet of Kaltsonissi, separated from Mongonisi by a narrow, shallow channel, stands the chapel of Agios Spyridon, while sea caves open along the shore and are reached by boat. A small harbour hosts pleasure boats in this southern corner of the island.
The beach is organized, with a restaurant, seasonal sunbeds and umbrellas, a shower, changing rooms and watersports in high season. The sand and natural greenery give shade, and access is by car over the bridge that links it to Paxos.
- Region
- Paxos, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 39.1821, 20.20551
- Organized beach
- Sunbeds
- Food nearby
- Family friendly
About this beach
Mongonisi is oriented towards the east, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.
Mongonisi has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Mongonisi has an organised beach, sunbeds, natural shade and food nearby. There is a campsite nearby (Camping Mongonisi, ~24 m).
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