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LAKKA (Village) PAXI
The village of Lakka took its name from its position. Its houses are built at
a low elevation and close to the sea. The view from the lighthouse is superb.
It is worth visiting the Ellinospito, a kind of fort, where the locals sought
refuge when pirates came to the island. Similarly of interest is the Ipapandis
Church, built in 1774. Renaissance elements can be seen in its ornamentation.
One could also visit the Sea Cave of Ipapandis, which is said to communicate with
the church and with the Grammatikos Mansion.
LONGOS (Village) PAXI
Longos nestles amidst dense vegetation, which reaches as far as the harbour. The
shallowness of the water makes it impossible for larger vessels to dock. The beaches
of Levrechio, Marmari, Kipo and Kipiadi are suitable for swimming, windsurfing,
and also camping. If the visitor is looking for unspoilt beaches, Fikia and Glyfada
are worth visiting. Also of interest is the oil-press of the Anemogiannis family,
one of the oldest families of Paxi. The churches of Agios Nikolaos, patron of
sailors, and Zoodochou Pigi, have some frescoes of interest to a visitor.
PAXI (Port) PAXI
Gaios is the capital of the island. The harbour is sheltered from the wind and
is shallow and so suitable for smaller boats. The sea is always clean and cool
because of the sea currents. The more northerly part of the harbour, Maneskos,
is deeper. Larger vessels are able to dock here. The name Gaios comes from Agios
Gaios, who brought Christianity to the island. His tomb is in the sanctuary of
the church of the Holy Apostles, where there are some noteworthy frescoes. According
to tradition, soil from the tomb has medicinal properties and can be used in the
treatment of snakebite. The island's most brilliant festival is on 29th June,
when there is a celebration for both the Holy Apostles and Agios Gaios.
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