Gaios
port · Paxos · Ionian Sea
Gaios is a port on the island of Paxos, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest settlement is Bogdanatika.
Paxos is part of the Ionian Islands.
Capital of Paxos with colourful façades along a channel sheltered by Agios Nikolaos islet; an almost obligatory stop on every Corfu-Lefkada itinerary.
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Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and moorings.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Agios Nikolaos Fort: 9 min on foot
- Bogdanatika: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min by public transport
- Paxi Municipality: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 min by public transport
- Platanos: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 min by public transport
- Makratika: 27 min by dinghy
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Cafe Italiano) 430 m away
- Supermarket (Coop) 520 m away
- Parking 580 m away
- Port de Gaïos (Paxos)
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kipiadi cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Alati cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marmari mooring field · 1.3 NM by sea
- Defteri Spiandza cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Monodendri cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Mongonisi marina · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Paxos
Questions
Is Gaios sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Gaios sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Gaios?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Gaios?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.