Gaios
Γάιος | |
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![]() Rows of houses in Gaios, as seen from the strait | |
Coordinates: 39°12′N 20°11′E / 39.200°N 20.183°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Ionian Islands |
Regional unit | Corfu |
Municipality | Paxos |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 1,396 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
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Gaios Port
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Street of Gaios
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The natural port of Gaios, created by the islet St Nicolas (islet) (center) resembles a fjord. Panoramic view of both entrances: Islet and monastery of Panagia to the North (left) and main settlement to the center and South (right).
Gaios (Greek: Γάιος, pronounced [ˈɣaʝos]) is the main port on Paxos, the smallest of the seven principal Ionian Islands, in Greece. Gaios is situated on the east coast of the island. It is named after a homonymous pupil of Paul the Apostle, who brought Christianity to the island.
References
- ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
External links
- Paxoi (in Greek)