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The Paxoi is a small island of Ionian Islands, in the Ionian Sea. It is located 7 miles south of it Corfu, at a distance of 8 miles from the mainland and administratively belongs to the Prefecture of Corfu. The capital of Paxos is the picturesque Gaios which is of course protected by two islands, Panagia and Agios Nikolaos.
Generally
Green island with conifers and olives, lacy, small beaches.
Destinations
Beaches
The local name of the beaches is based on the Italian language: "spiatzes". The beaches of Paxos are (almost) all pebble, usually not organized and small in size.
- of Giannas
- Σουλάνενας
- Balou
- Agia Marina
- Mogonisi Photo
- Clown Wool
- Furnace
- Salt
- Plan
- Harami (the only beach with sand)
- Οζιάς
- Manadentri Photo center, left part, right part
- Glyfada
- Garden
- Marbles
- Cannon
- Levrechio, access by car, restaurant View of the beach, the beach from above
- Bad Lagada
- Little Bear
- Oath
- Lakh
- Γάιος
- Speech
- Aha
- Channel
- Light blue
How to get there
The only access is from the sea via Igoumenitsa or Corfu. The ships catch in the New Port, 1 km north of Gaios. Ferry boats go from Igoumenitsa, ferries, the communication with Corfu is usually done with "dolphins" (hydrofoil).
Locally the communication with Antipaxos is done mainly from Gaios by boats / small boats during the tourist season.
How to move
- by boat to beaches and to Antipaxos
- by bus
- with small boat for rent (usually outboard)
- by car
What to see
- Papanikoli Cave, where the submarine Papanikoli had taken refuge during the Second World War. Accessible by boat.
- The wonderful beaches with clear blue waters.
Entertainment
Events
What will you buy
Where to go for coffee - drink
Where are you going to eat?
Economic options
Middle class
High benefits
Where will you stay?
Economic options
Middle class
High benefits
Stay safe
Health and precautions
Communications
Small problems
Nearby destinations
Antipaxos - a small island with many enchanting shores. It is 5.5 miles from Paxos
