Discover Longós: Harbor Village, Factory History and Beaches

Longós brings together the image of a small harbor and a green landscape of olive and pine trees. It is also home to the history of the Anemogiannis factory, a hiking route and nearby beaches; the village is also known for its seafood. This gives you different points to consider when choosing a hotel and destination: local character, industrial history and time by the sea.

Harbor, landscape and local character

Longós stretches around a small harbor. The green landscape, with its olive and pine trees, adds a natural setting to the village. Levrechio and Marmari, by contrast, are nearby beach destinations that you can include separately in your plans. This distinction helps you appreciate Longós as more than just a coastal spot: the harbor and landscape define the village itself, while the two beaches offer additional destinations nearby.

Longós is also known for its seafood. This culinary association complements the village’s natural and historical aspects. If local cuisine is one of the things you consider when choosing a destination, Longós’s reputation for seafood is part of its profile.

The Anemogiannis factory and its history

The history of the Anemogiannis factory can be traced through several key dates and figures. The Anemogiannis family bought the 3,500-square-meter plot in 1874; the factory complex covers about 1,800 square meters. These figures refer to different areas: the plot on the one hand and the complex on the other.

In the late 19th century, brothers Stefanos and Ioannis Anemogiannis built the factory. Ioannis was a doctor. It initially operated as an olive press. The complex includes a 24-meter-high industrial chimney. At its peak, the factory employed 60 to 72 workers; it closed in the 1980s. The timeline thus runs from the purchase of the plot through production to the end of operations.

For travelers interested in industrial history, the factory offers a distinct historical focus in Longós. The figures for the plot and complex, the chimney and the former workforce convey different dimensions: they relate to the land, the structure and its operations at the time. Together, they give the village’s history a tangible connection that goes beyond its harbor setting.

Hiking route and nearby beaches

A hiking route of about five kilometers starts in Longós and leads to Orkos Beach and Lákka. The elevation gain is 162 meters. The distance, elevation gain and two named destinations give you concrete reference points for planning. If you’d like to include a hike in your trip, you can consider all these details together rather than focusing only on the endpoint.

Levrechio is on the east coast of Paxos, a five-minute walk from Longós. This small organized beach has white pebbles and clear water. As facilities may change, it’s best to check what is currently available before visiting.

Marmari is about 750 meters from Longós and is easy to reach. This quiet, natural pebble beach differs in character from organized Levrechio. The distance details also differ: Levrechio is a five-minute walk away, while Marmari is about 750 meters away. You can therefore compare the two beach destinations both by their character and by the distance given for each.

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