Is the capital, the centre of commerce and culture, and the main port of the island. The islet of Saint Nicholas, a natural breakwater, has a Byzantine fortress and two tiny churches.During the summer, Gaios becomes very cosmopolitan, and people dress carefully for their evenings out. The Cultural Centre of Paxos is based in Gaios, with a theatrical group and an orchestra. Between Gaios and Lakka lie around 15 beaches for fine swimming, among them Arkoudaki, Orkos, Monodendri, Glyfada and Levrecchio.