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About Paxos Island
Paxos (Greek: Παξοί) is the name given to the smallest group of the Ionian Islands. In Greek mythology, Poseidon created the island by striking Corfu with his trident, so that he and wife Amphitrite could have some peace and quiet. Although possibly inhabited from prehistoric times, the Phoenecians are traditionally held to have been the first settlers on Paxos. The name is believed to be derived from Pax which meant slate in their language.
The island is approximately eight miles in length and tipped up towards the west. The west coast is dominated by steep white, chalky cliffs that are greatly eroded at sea level, and harbour many 'blue caves' which can be explored on launches departing from Gaios. Much of the attractive landscape is still covered in olive groves. These stretch from Lakka, the harbour community in the north, through Magazia to Gaios, the capital. Olive oil making, soap manufacture and fishing were supplanted by tourism as the main industry in the mid sixties, resulting in a construction boom which has greatly altered the coastline around Gaios, the 'capital' of the Paxiot demos (community). There are ferry and jetfoil connections daily with Kerkyra (Corfu) and with the mainland at Parga, as well as a regular seaplane service to Corfu Town in the tourist season. Excursions to Albania (the resort of Saranda and the magnificent Greco-Roman settlement of Butrint) can also be arranged with the local jetfoil operators.
Among recent well known semi-permanent British inhabitants were Audrey Good, former commander of the UN refugee bases in Epirus following the Greek Civil War, actor Peter Bull (author of 'It isn't all Greek to me') and actress Suzannah York, who can often be spotted in one of the Loggos tavernas during the summer. Some members of the Agnelli family (of FIAT fame) have recently built a palatial holiday home - complete with faux medieval tower - on a small island (Kaltonisi) situated near the southernmost tip ('the heel') of Paxos, close to the popular beach of Mongonissi. The presence of such residents, and the relentless development of the coastal area (mostly by Italian nationals) explains why Paxos has now become one of the most expensive pieces of real estate in Greece. One of Loggos's landmarks, the so-called 'Manor House' was put on sale for 1.6M€ in 2006.
Paxos is part of a European network called Cultural Village of Europe. It hosts a yearly classical music festival (founded by John Gough, and now organised by the Guildhall) which has built a solid reputation over the years, and now attracts some of Europe's finest young performers. This festival usually takes place in late August/early September. The 2007 festival takes place between August 28 and September 6. Concerts are held in the now-disused school of Longos, Paxoi.
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PAXOS FACT SHEET
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GEOGRAPHY
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Coordinates:
39°12′N 20°10′E
Area:
30.121 km² (12 sq.mi.)
Capital:
Gaios
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CODES
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Postal Code:
490 xx
Area Code:
266x0-xx
License Code:
KY
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TRANSPORTATION
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The island is serviced by hydrofoils and ferry boats from the mainland Greece port of Igoumenitsa (1.5 hours), hydrofoil boats from Corfu (1–1.5 hours) and from Bari and Brindisi (4 hours). There is no airport but there is a privately owned seaplane service (7 minutes from Corfu Town).
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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United Kingdom Consulate (Corfu):
2 Alexandras Av & Menekratous St. Corfu 49100;
Tel: +30 26610 30055
