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Gaios Holidays
The holiday resort of Gaios, named after the saint who introduced Christianity to the island, is the capital of Paxos and the liveliest of all the three resorts found here. It still boasts some beautiful Venetian architecture and its' bustling harbour-front is lined with bars, shops and restaurants. The busiest port on Paxos, Gaios welcomes a multitude of ferries, boats and luxury yachts and cruisers, which adds to the resorts' cosmopolitan atmosphere, and the upmarket clientele are well-catered for with plenty of souvenir shops selling high-end pottery and jewellery. A favourite with the Italians, the colourful Gaios is a lively and popular resort, attracting a sophisticated crowd to its' tiny bustling streets.
Holidays in Gaios - The majestic Venetian capital of Paxos
Gaios, located in the south-east of Paxos, has a crescent-shaped harbour-front, backed by an attractive Venetian main square, and is filled with busy bars and shops. Local whitewashed houses bedecked with flowers, and narrow cobbled streets in the compact town centre add to charm of Gaios. The harbour at Gaios is enclosed by two islets, providing protection for the village and offering great views. A Venetian fortress dating back to 1423 is positioned on the Isle of St Nicholas on one side, and a little white monastery on the Island of Panagia on the other. Away from the harbour, the countryside around Gaios offers scenic walks through the olive groves, and some small beaches. Travelling south, the closest beaches to Gaios are the tiny pebble beaches of Plakes, Defteri and Ballos, with the small sandy man-made beach at Moggonissi, which is ideally positioned in a sheltered bay, just 3km away. North of Gaios is the abandoned village of Geromonachus, and the sheltered beach at Kaki Langanda. All along the coastline are secluded bays and coves which can be reached by boat.
Holidays in Gaios - Take a boat trip and explore the secluded bays and coves
Accommodation in Gaios ranges from small studios in and around the town centre, which can get lively during the busy summer months, to luxury hillside villas set amongst the olive groves with stunning views. Gaios offers some of the liveliest nightlife on the island of Paxos, with three discos and a number of music-bars catering to the cosmopolitan crowd who pour into the resort, and a wide selection of cafes, tavernas and restaurants to see and be seen in. Excursions to enjoy whilst holidaying in Gaios include the Castle of St Nicholas, the Monastery of Panagia, the Church of Agios Apostoli and the town museum. One of the most popular day-trips is the 40-minute boat trip to neighbouring island of Anti Paxos.
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