Poseidon's Enchanted And Heavenly Island.

About Paxos

Paxos Island Greece

Paxi or Paxoi is the smallest group of Ionian Islands. In Greek it is in a plural form. The largest islands are Paxos and nearby Antipaxos which is famous for its wine and two of the finest sand beaches in the Ionian Sea. The main town of Paxoi, and the seat of the municipality, is Gaios. In Greek mythology, Poseidon created the island by striking Corfu with his trident, so that he and his wife Amphitrite could have some peace and quiet.

History Of Paxos

Although it was possibly inhabited from prehistoric times, the Phoenicians are traditionally held to have been the first settlers on Paxos. The name is believed to be derived from Pax, which meant trapezoidal in their language. 
The Romans ruled the island from the 2nd century BC, and during the Byzantine period and Middle Ages it was constantly attacked by pirates. After various rulers and Crusaders had passed through, the island was taken by the Venetians at the end of the 14th century. 
During the Napoleonic wars, the Ionian Islands were taken by the French and the Russo-Turkish alliance. On 13 February 1814, the island of Paxos surrendered to the Royal Navy frigate HMS Apollo and 160 troops from the 2nd Greek Light Infantry from Cephalonia and the 35th Regiment of the Royal Corsican Rangers. In 1815, 
United Kingdom established the Ionian Union. 
In 1864, together with the rest of the Heptanese, Paxos was ceded to Greece. 

Villages

Gaios

The capital of Paxos island.
Picturesque and cosmopolitan, offering you everything you need.  

Lakka

As if taken from a fairy tale, Lakka is one of the most beautiful harbor’s in the world.     

Loggos

A fishing village of unique beauty, Loggos will undouptfully leave you unforgettable memories. 

Beaches

Antipaxos

Vrika

A unique beach with Crystal blue green water, a true heaven is worth visiting while staying on Paxos.

Voutoumi

An exotic beach right next to Vrika, it is considered one of the three best beaches in Europe by many. An unforgettable experience.

Paxos

Harami

Manadentri

Orkos

Erimitis

Kipiadi

Marmari

Levrichio

Moggonisi

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