Paxos Island

Paxoi is the smallest island group within the Ionian Islands (the Heptanese). The largest islands are Paxos and nearby Antipaxos. Antipaxos 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. The municipality has an area of 30.121 km2.

Venetians planted olive trees in their thousands in the 16th Century and  Paxos has been formed shady and carpeted with wild flowers, making it ideal for walking. Measuring only seven miles long and two-and-a-half miles wide, you’re never far from a beach, taverna or grocery shop.

While the island’s west coast is dominated by limestone cliffs and sea caves, the east consists of gentler hills and sparkling bays. There are around 30 beaches, some accessible by car or on foot, and others only by boat.

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