The Venetian castle of Paxos,   now known as the castle of Saint Nicholas, began been built in 1423 and was completed in 1510.   Built on top of the homonymous natural island opposite Gaios, it was constructed by the Venetian Baron of the island Adam II San Hipolito as a measure of protection from pirates and Ottomans.   According to a research by an Italian Read more...

The reef Kaki Lagada is 10 to 15 feet deep. You can see the Mediterranean fish. You do not need special experience to dive in it. Special thanks to the dive center “Water Planet” for the underwater photos. Read more...

Next to Ortholithos, are located the impressive cliffs called Petritis. It is a deep dive exploring them. At this point you will see large fishes. Read more...

The reservoir was built in 1825 and was completed in 1846, a date that is mentioned on the sidewalk of the top surface runoff. The decorative features as pillars were built later, in 1848, and the way to access the landscape was completed in 1851 according to the Book of Elders of Paxos.   Unquestionably the most elaborate and impressive tank Read more...

South of Ortholithos, you can find the reef Agrilis. The depth of the point reaches the 30 meters. There is a small cave at 15 meters where you will find a passage through the reef. Read more...

Just opposite the road the leads to Avlaki and following the stone-build path in front of you lies the cistern “Sterna Eliniki”, dating from the Venetian period. The cistern is build on the edge of the natural rock formation and is of circular shape. Water is still collected today from the paved surface that slopes towards the center. During the Read more...

St. Ioannis on St. Nicholas island belongs to the Kourniachti and Vellianitis families. It is included in the 1805 list. Read more...