Gaios

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.

This article is about the port in Greece. For the apostle, see Apostle Gaios. For the Greek basketball player, see Gaios Skordilis.
Gaios
Γάιος
Community
Rows of houses in Gaios, as seen from the strait
Gaios
Coordinates: 39°12′N 20°11′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionIonian Islands
Regional unitCorfu
MunicipalityPaxos
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community1,396
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
  • Gaios Port
  • Street of Gaios
  • 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).

References
  1. "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.


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