Island Paxos
GAIOS
PAXOS
• Paxi or Paxoi is the smallest group of Ionian
Islands (the Heptanese). In Greek it is a plural
form. The largest islands are Paxos and
nearby Antipaxos. Antipaxos is famous for its
wine and two of the finest sand beaches in the
Ionian Sea. The main town of Paxoi, and the seat
of the municipality, is Gaios. In Greek
mythology, Poseidon created the island by
striking Corfu with his trident, so that he and
wife Amphitrite could have some peace and
quiet.
GAIOS
• Gaios the capital of Paxos is a charming port
town and spreads itself along the waterfront.
You enter Gaios from a northerly direction
passing two small islands, the first at the mouth
of Gaios harbour is called Panayia (Virgin Mary)
on which there is a splendid white monastery.
On the 15th August, Assumption Day the gates
of the monastery are open and everyone travels
across by boat to the monastery to pay homage.
BEAUTIFUL GAIOS
Square of gaios
• Gaios square is a very good place to soak
up the atmosphere of this bustling
capital. There are a number of tavernas
around the square and the lanes that
lead off are lined with local shops, cafe
bars, more tavernas and gift shops. In
the centre of the square is the church
of St Apostoli. Gaios harbour and the
approaching inlet is very safe
for overnight mooring for all types of
boats. Water and fuel vehicles patrol on
a daily basis.
Our Team
ANNA, ANGELINA, ATHINA