Eat· Paxos· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Gaios Tavernas (Mambo, Taka Taka, Pan & Theo)
39° 11.8′ N · 20° 11.2′ E
Gaios's waterfront and back lanes are lined with tavernas. Sailors tend to recommend Mambo, south of the harbour, for traditional dishes such as kleftiko and rabbit stifado, and Taka Taka, tucked in the third row back, for charcoal-grilled fish and meat.
Practical
Coordinates are Mambo (mySea). Boote's Ionian charter-guide author singles out Mambo for its 'good and rare selection of traditional dishes'. mySea reviewers rate Taka Taka (39.19686N 20.18517E) for home-made dishes; Taverna Pan & Theo is on the waterfront (+30 26620 32458); O Giros ton Paxon on the main square is 'simple, but authentic and popular'; Genesis has a sea view (+30 26620 32495). Taverna Klis, south of town towards Ozias, has a sea-view terrace, and in calm weather you can anchor off it (mySea). Book ahead in high season.
Best for
Dinner ashore after berthing in Gaios
Nearby
- Paxos Museum (Gaios)Right here
- Gaios Supermarkets & Bakery0.1 NM away
- Agios Nikolaos Islet Fortress (Gaios)0.2 NM away
- Gaios Harbour (Paxos)0.2 NM away
- Gaios Outer Anchorages (North & South Entrances)0.2 NM away
- Paxos Port Police & Clearance Note (Gaios)0.2 NM away
- Peak-Season Crowding (Paxos & Syvota)0.2 NM away
- Gaios New Quay & Fuel0.5 NM away