Paxí
Chief place: Paxí (Gáios)
Paxí is a charming little island to the south of Corfu covered with subtropical vegetation, with beautiful beaches and good diving grounds.
The inhabitants live mainly by farming (the local olive oil is highly esteemed) and fishing.
On two islets lying off the principal port, Paxí or Gáios, are a Venetian fort and the former monastery of the Panayía (pilgrimage on August 15th).
On the south coast is the Ypapantí sea-cave (seals). Off the southeast coast of Paxí are the islets of Mongonísi (causeway) and Kaltsonísi.
Paxí is a charming little island to the south of Corfu covered with subtropical vegetation, with beautiful beaches and good diving grounds.
The inhabitants live mainly by farming (the local olive oil is highly esteemed) and fishing.
On two islets lying off the principal port, Paxí or Gáios, are a Venetian fort and the former monastery of the Panayía (pilgrimage on August 15th).
On the south coast is the Ypapantí sea-cave (seals). Off the southeast coast of Paxí are the islets of Mongonísi (causeway) and Kaltsonísi.
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Regular weekly service from and to Patras (cars carried); from and to Corfu (Kérkyra), several times daily (two and a half hours).
If you happen to be in Paxi on August 15, you'll want to follow the faithful who gather at the Monastery of Panagia (Moní Panayiás). The festivities last all day and all night, winding up in Gáios with dancing in the main square.
If you happen to be in Paxi on August 15, you'll want to follow the faithful who gather at the Monastery of Panagia (Moní Panayiás). The festivities last all day and all night, winding up in Gáios with dancing in the main square.
Related Attractions
Antípaxi
Southeast of Paxí is its rocky little sister island of Antípaxi (area 6 sq. km/2.25 sq. mi; alt. 107m/351ft), which has beautiful lonely beaches. Its 100 or so inhabitants live by sheep-farming and fishing.
There are boats from Paxí to Antípaxi in summer; but the island has no accommodation for visitors.
There are boats from Paxí to Antípaxi in summer; but the island has no accommodation for visitors.
Laka, Greece
The seaside village of Láka has a small harbor in a protected bay. The homes here are brightly colored and stand out along the waterfront.
