Paxí

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Paxi Description

Area of island: 19 sq. km/7.5 sq. mi

Altitude: 247m/810ft

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.

Regular weekly service from and to Patras (cars carried); from and to Corfu (Kérkyra

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Hobbies & Activities category: Agricultural area or museum; Beach; Cave; Scuba or snorkel opportunity; Festival of arts of short duration; Fishing opportunity; Town walls, fortifications, gates; Christian sites

Address

Paxi Tourist Office
Town Hall
Paxí
Greece