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Paxos

Paxos is part of the Ionian Islands. It is located 14 km south of Corfu. Paxos is a very small island covered with olive trees, set with impressive beaches and cliffs at the foot of which are hidden many marine caves.

The area of Paxos is 25 km and it has about 3000 inhabitants. Its highest point is 248 m above sea level. It is the smallest of the Ionian Islands and is renowned for its excellent olive oil.

According to Greek mythology, Poseidon would have separated Paxos from Corfu with his trident to create a refuge sheltering his loves: the god of the sea had just convinced Amphitrite to become his wife.

The capital of Paxos is Gaios, a picturesque village built around a fishing port protected by two advanced islets, Agios Nikolas and Panagia. Half the inhabitants of the island live there. On the north side is the village of Lakka and to the east is the charming village of Loggos.

2.5 km south of Paxos is its neighboring Antipaxos, a small uninhabited island (5 km) with the most beautiful beaches in the area and products of wine. You will also find two beautiful beaches, Vrika and Voutoumi. The sand is thin and the sea clean.

The beaches:
– Lakka Bay: turquoise and shallow sea at Harami and Kanoni, north of Paxos
– Orkos: transparent waters, 1k southeast of Lakka
– Lakkos: pebble cove encircled with small white rocks and pines, east of Paxos between Lakka and Loggos
– Monodendri: One of the largest and most popular beaches in Paxos, in the east, 1km north of Loggos
– Mongonissi: The only sandy beach of Paxos, in the South
– Erimitis: White rocks, turquoise waters, small pebble beach, beautiful landscape
– Kipiadi: Long stretch of pebble beach, transparent waters, 1km south of Logos

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