Paxos

Isola · Isole Ionie, 🇬🇷 Grecia

Popolazione 2300

Superficie 20 km²

Fuso orario Europe/Athens

Sito web ufficiale www.paxi.gr

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Paxos Essentials

Paxos features a landscape defined by dramatic geological formations and Venetian heritage. This selection covers the island's southern limestone arches, the white cliffs of the western coast formed by seismic activity, and the pastel-hued capital of Gaios. Highlights include the 17th-century double-domed Church of the Hypapanti and the Paxos Museum, which preserves local history from prehistoric times to the 20th century, alongside secluded pebble beaches accessible only by sea.

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Beautiful Beaches

Paxos features a diverse coastline ranging from the dramatic white limestone cliffs of the west coast to the sheltered, olive-grove-fringed bays of the east. This collection includes the expansive pebble shores of Kipiadi and Marmari, the rare sandy stretches of Mongonisi, and the vibrant turquoise waters of Galazio. Many locations, such as Erimites, offer sunset views over the Ionian Sea, while others provide calm conditions for snorkeling in shallow, crystalline depths.

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Historic Churches & Monasteries

Paxos is home to over 60 churches and monasteries, reflecting the island's deep-rooted Orthodox traditions. This collection highlights key sites ranging from the 18th-century Church of the Hypapanti with its distinctive twin bell towers to the secluded Yperagia Monastery. These structures feature Ionian-style architecture, intricate wood-carved iconostases, and historical frescoes that offer insight into the local spiritual heritage and ecclesiastical art of the Ionian Sea.

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