This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Paxos is perfect those wishing to stay as far away as possible from sardine-like streets (Image: Getty) With an area of just 9.8 square miles and a population of 2,500, Paxos really is the epitome of small Greek island living.

In fact, it is the smallest of the seven main Ionian Islands . As a creature of quiet comforts, Paxos definitely ticked more boxes than I had expected it to. Shortly after landing on this delightful little treasure of an island, we were handed the keys to our new set of wheels for the holiday - a tiny little rented Citroën - which was perfect, as I'd soon discover.

It didn't take long for it to appear immediately clear there was no need for bigger vehicles on this island. Getting to the beach, or reaching another quiet village merely requires parking on the side of the road, or accessing a very tiny little car park - which if you wanted a space, required expert parking in small gaps. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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