Gaios Harbour & Waterfront

A Sheltered Ionian Harbour

The view captures the heart of Gaios, where a long, lagoon-like channel shelters the harbour from the open Ionian Sea. The narrow waterway is guarded by the small green islet of Agios Nikolaos, giving the port its unusually calm, mirror-still water.

Yachts, Cruisers & Fishing Boats

Along the quay you can watch sailing yachts, motor cruisers and traditional fishing boats come and go. Paxos is a celebrated stop on the Ionian sailing circuit, so the moorings are a constant scene of arrivals, departures and dockside activity.

The Waterfront Town

Beyond the boats stretches the Venetian-era waterfront of Gaios, lined with pastel-coloured houses, tavernas and cafés. The seafront promenade is the social spine of the island's capital, where locals and visitors stroll past the moored vessels.

Discovering Paxos

Smallest of the main Ionian Islands, Paxos is famed for its olive groves, sea caves and turquoise coves. This camera offers a living postcard of island life, framed by the boats, water and stone houses of its principal port.