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Paxi is a small earthly paradise. Thanks to the landscape picturesqueness and authenticity, the lordliness, the worthy touristic infrastructure and the cosmopolitan air, the island attracts every year a lot of tourists. According to Mythology, the island was created by Poseidon, who cut off with a stroke of its trident a part of Corfu with the purpose of lodging there his love with Amphitriti. So Paxi's symbol is the trident. Paxi, as all the Ionian Islands, is characterized by rich vegetation and is particularly famous for its immense olive groves. The picturesque natural ports, the impressive caves, the 64 churches, the mineral water springs, the wonderful beaches with the crystal-clear waters and the island's great cultural heritage fascinate the visitor. Gaios is the island's capital and port, which maintains until now its traditional colour. The islets of Saint Nikolaos and Panagia embrace the port offering natural protection to it. In Gaios, you can visit the churches of Saint Apostoloi and the Paleochristian Church of Saint Marina. The Museum of Paxi is also found here. |
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