Anassa Mare Villas & Residences

Our trip was 3rd - 10th June. The villa was located just above a small pebbly beach, which had sunbeds (if you wanted them @ 10 euros each) and a snack bar. I would recommend to take water/beach shoes if you intend to go into the water, but not absolutely necessary. Our villa was the highest of the 3, but the walk down was very short either down some 'secret' steps or down the sloping road way. The point of having a villa was to spend most days around the pool and not needing to go anywhere if we didn't fancy it. The villa was a short taxi ride away from Gaios. You could walk it if you had appropriate footwear (for something to do one day), but I don't think you'd want to be walking for a night out. There were 7 of us, so we ordered a minibus taxi which cost 15 euros each way. The port is closer to the villa than Gaios itself, but again, you wouldn't want to walk with luggage etc. The villa was very clean and well equipped (if you want to self-cater at any point). Olga and her team looked after us exceptionally well and nothing was too much trouble. We had a problem with one of the showers and it was fixed almost immediately. We were recommended a boat trip (Sebastian - but the Greek version), which only takes 20 minutes. It is skippered by Yiannis and it was a fantastic day out. Excellent food and service and you're taken to a couple of spots which the larger boats don't go to. I'd recommend taking a taxi to Lakka, which is also beautiful. It's a very small town and the beach is a short walk along a rough path. There is a taverna behind the beach and again has sunbeds if you want them.

We had a wonderful time. The manager George was so friendly and welcoming, he was there to great us when we arrived and around every day. We were upgraded to a fabulous apartment with a swimming pool, this was such a blessing as my daughter had had hand surgery and wasn’t able to swim in the sea. The apartment was really comfortable, the air con & WiFi were excellent. It was slightly lacking in kitchen utensils but it was no big deal. There are ants around- it’s a hot place! They were no problem unless you leave food lying around- normal protocol for a hot country! The view from the terrace was stunning, the sea was crystal clear; absolutely beautiful. The beach bar was great. The walk down from the apartment was charming- just a couple of minutes away. We found the walk into Gaios absolutely fine- mostly downhill on the way. A supermarket we visited on the first day called us a taxi and each night got a taxi home, it was no problem as long as you didn’t mind waiting 20 minutes or so. We so enjoyed hanging out in Gaios, it’s such a cool place. I would totally recommend Paxos and Annassa Mare.

We got stuck in paxos by chance because our ferry got canceled and by the end of it we were so glad we did! This island is a paradise and the stay at anassa was incredible. The manager George was the kindest most attentive person! Offering to take us to the port to buy ferry tickets and drive us into town if needed. Everyone was so kind the stay was just what we needed and they have their own private beach which is nice. It’s also super close to town and the aeolus beach bar which was great place to be during the day

Excellent location near a perfect local beach bar w stunning aqua water & views across the bay. Rooms are clean, comfortable w large outdoor verandah w table & chairs. Private pools are good size & clean w outdoor furniture for relaxing. George the host is friendly & helpful. Good value for money.

The views were absolutely stunning from our room! And the beach bar next to it was perfect to have breakfast and chill in the morning. Olga our host was the sweetest and so friendly and she really took care of us. I wish we could have stayed longer