Tribute to Paxos
Paxos and Antipaxos are islands of the Ionian Islands, in the Ionian Sea. They are located 7 miles south of Corfu, at a distance of 8 miles from the mainland and administratively belong to the regional unit of Corfu.
The capital of Paxos is the picturesque Gaios which is of course protected by two islands, Panagia and Agios Nikolaos. Other settlements of Paxos are Lakka and Longos. The population according to the 2001 census is 2,374 inhabitants and its area is 25,322 sq.km.
Symbol of the Municipality of Paxos is a trident to the right and left of which stand a dolphin, a reference to the myth of the separation of Paxos from Corfu from Poseidon with his trident.
Hero of Paxos is George Anemogiannis, burlotieris and arsonist who fell as a martyr during the liberation struggle of 1821, at the age of 23 in Nafpaktos.
Paxos is a small green paradise. A cosmopolitan island that combines picturesqueness and nobility. Paxos, the smallest island of the Ionian Islands, enchants all visitors. They are located 7 nautical miles south of Corfu and 8 nautical miles west of the mainland.
Paxos, like all Ionian islands, is characterized by its dense vegetation and its vast olive groves. The beautiful island has no airport and you can get there by boat from Corfu, Parga, Igoumenitsa, Brindisi and Ancona. The countless natural beauties of Paxos are an attraction for thousands of visitors. The island is ideal for nature lovers, has enchanting beaches, while you can take romantic walks in the picturesque settlements and have fun in the bars that operate in the holiday resorts of the island. The Paxos, according to Greek mythology, were created when Poseidon struck Corfu with his trident, cutting off a piece from its trunk and thus forming the island that housed his love with Amphitrite.
Today Paxos belongs administratively to the regional unit of Corfu. They have about 2500 inhabitants, who are mainly engaged in olive growing, fishing and tourism. The main product of the island is olive oil, which is of exceptional quality and is considered one of the best in Greece. The enchanting island of the Ionian Sea is highly developed for tourism. It has many hotels, rooms to let and studios and generally its infrastructure meets all requirements. It is no coincidence that Paxos has gained international fame and countless personalities from all over the world choose this island for their holidays.
On the smallest island of the Ionian Islands there are 64 churches, as well as some windmills, which over the years have lost their old glory. The formation of the strong tourist current of the island is mainly due to the natural beauty of Paxos and especially of the coasts. Diving enthusiasts will find two scuba diving schools there, while during the summer tourists have the opportunity to attend various events, such as the Music Meeting in July and the Classical Music Festival in the first fortnight of September.
