Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ferries dock at Gaïos' new port, 1km east of the central square. Excursion boats dock
along the waterfront.
Two busy passenger-only hydrofoils link Corfu and Paxi (€20, 55 minutes, one to
three daily May to mid-October), and occasionally Igoumenitsa. Arvanitakis Travel
Two daily car ferries link Paxi and Igoumenitsa (€10). For schedules try the ferry in-
formation office (
Click here
)
in Igoumenitsa.
Fast sea taxis are priced by boat. Corfu to Paxi costs €300; try
Nikos
(
6932232072,
26620 32444;
www.paxosseataxi.com
;
Gaïos)
.
BUS
Twice-weekly direct buses go between Athens and Paxi (€55, plus €7.50 for the ferry
between Paxi and Igoumenitsa, seven hours) in high season. On Paxi, get tickets from
Bouas Tours.
Getting Around
A bus links Gaïos and Lakka via Loggos up to four times daily (€2.50). Taxis between
Gaïos and Lakka or Loggos cost around €12. The taxi rank in Gaïos is by the inland car
park and bus stop. Many travel agencies rent small boats (€40 to €90 depending on en-
gine capacity) - great for accessing coves.
Daily car hire starts at €38 in high season.
Alfa Hire
( 26620 32505; Gaïos)
Arvanitakis Travel
(
26620 32007; Gaïos)
TOP OF CHAPTER
GaïosΓαїος
POP 560
Gaïos, the island's main town, hardly needs to try for the 'picturesque' label. Pink, cream
and whitewashed buildings line the edge of an emerald bay on either side of the Venetian
square. The village is protected by the wooded
islet of Agios Nikolaos
, named after its
monastery. Gaïos has the liveliest nightlife on the island, and cafes and tavernas line the
waterfront.
