Monastery of the Holy Virgin at Paleokastritsa
According to an inscription by its gate, the monastery was built in 1228. Historical research, however, indicates it was founded in the middle fifteenth century
Attractions
Angelokastro
This is a Byzantine-era castle built on a sheer cliff 300 metres above the sea on the west coast, near Palaeokastritsa. It was the westernmost defensive outpost
Kaisar’s Throne
This vantage point lies at the top of Pelekas Hill, 270 m above sea level. Kaiser Wilhelm II often visited this rock when he was on the island, to admire the 36
Monastery of Vlacherna
Monastery of Vlacherna dates from the 1600s. Small boats sail from the quay to the Pontikonisi islet with its picturesque Chapel of Pantocrator, built in the 12
Monastery of the Holy Virgin at Paleokastritsa
According to an inscription by its gate, the monastery was built in 1228. Historical research, however, indicates it was founded in the middle fifteenth century
Angelokastro
This is a Byzantine-era castle built on a sheer cliff 300 metres above the sea on the west coast, near Palaeokastritsa. It was the westernmost defensive outpost
Kaisar’s Throne
This vantage point lies at the top of Pelekas Hill, 270 m above sea level. Kaiser Wilhelm II often visited this rock when he was on the island, to admire the 36
Monastery of Vlacherna
Monastery of Vlacherna dates from the 1600s. Small boats sail from the quay to the Pontikonisi islet with its picturesque Chapel of Pantocrator, built in the 12
Old Town of Corfu
UNESCO World Heritage Site The Old Town of Corfu is located in a strategic position at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea, with its roots going back to the 8th ce