Paxi or
Paxoi (
Greek: Παξοί, pronounced in English and in Greek) is the smallest group of
Ionian Islands (the Heptanese). In Greek it is a plural form. The largest islands are
Paxos and nearby
Antipaxos. Antipaxos is famous for its wine and two of the finest sand beaches in the Ionian Sea. The main town of Paxoi, and the seat of the municipality, is
Gaios. In
Greek mythology,
Poseidon created the island by striking
Corfu with his
trident, so that he and wife
Amphitrite could have some peace and quiet.