Welcome to Paxos
The island of Paxos is located in the Ionian Sea. Every year it attracts more and more visitors, especially during the summer months. The visitors of the island are enchanted by the idyllic beaches, the picturesque coves and the beautiful and picturesque alleys of the island.
Venetian Castle of Agios Nikolaos
Gaios is the main port and the capital of Paxos. There is the island of Agios Nikolaos where dominates a Venetian castle known today as the castle of Ai Nikolas. It used to be the main fortress of the island’s inhabitants. He protected them from pirates and Ottoman invasions.
The castle began to built in 1423 and was completed in 1510. The walls, most of which remain intact, as well as the gunpowder depot, the Venetian tank, the observatory, the cannons, several auxiliary spaces, but also the deep well that still has water, based on drawings by Leonardo da Vinci that are preserved in libraries in Venice.
The access to the castle is from Gaios, by small boat or even by swimming, as the islet is less than fifty meters from Gaios.
The shore of the castle is full of hundreds of white shells, while the stone steps lead to the Venetian castle surrounded by the huge stone wall.
The old olive press Museum
An Old Stone Olive Mill of the 18th century, just outside the village called Magazia, situated the Olive Museum. There you have the opportunity to learn the secrets of the olive tree, as well as its cultural history in Paxos. At the museum you can also learn about the traditional process of producing oil from crushing the oil.
Kaltsonisi
One of the two small islands in the southern part of Paxos (the other is Mogonisi). On the island is the church of Agios Spyridon of George Anemogiannis, which is on the list of 1686 and was renovated in 1750. In 1686 the icon of the Virgin Mary that the Veliantates had brought with them from Souli was transferred there. Then they built the church of Panagia and the icon was transferred there.
Antipaxos
South of Paxos, there is a small island like paradise with an area of just 3 sq.km. It is a beautiful island full of beaches and coves, with small forests of pines, cypresses and vineyards. An island that will enchant you with its irresistible charm!
For this reason, when you visit Paxos, dedicate a whole day to Antipaxos and be sure that it will be a day that you will never forget!
Usually the destinations of boat trips are to the beaches, but the small port of Antipaxos is just as beautiful too. In summer there are regular itineraries from Gaios of Paxos, while it is often a destination for boats with tourists from the wider area (eg Igoumenitsa), but also for private boats.
From the beaches of the island, the most famous are Mesavrika, Vrika and Voutoumi.
One of the top beaches with international distinctions, Voutoumi, with its exotic beauty combines white pebbles, sand and clear blue water that will remind you of a swimming pool. Even more impressive is the landscape with the rich vegetation around the beach. In summer, Batumi is transformed into a cosmopolitan beach by the many people who visit it.
You will love diving on all the beaches of Antipaxos, but this beach is unique due to a small sea cave. The landscape is similar to Voutoumi, but the beach here is more sandy. It is located at the bottom of a beautiful bay and the vegetation reaches the edge of the sea.
It is located between the beaches of Vrika and Voutoumi, with white pebbles and crystal clear waters. She is preferred by the friends of nudism.
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Holidays in Paxos, the jewel island of the Ionian Sea!
