Benitses
The once famed fishing village is now a well-known resort – but its fish and seafood tavernas are still acclaimed. The small strip of sandy beach next to the ma
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Ai Gordis
A long and sandy beach (also known as Agios Gordis), is united with attendant smaller coves to form a 2.5-kilometre almost continuous “golden strand”. Sheer cra
Gyaliskari
This is a sandy cove with shallow waters, protected from wind and well hidden. Pinetree groves reach to the shore. Umbrellas and recliners are available, and a
Liapades
About one kilometer from the picturesque village of Liapades, there is a small pebbled cove with crystal-clear waters that deepen abruptly. There are organized
Barbati
This is a long pebbly beach with waters that deepen abruptly. The steep cliff-faces of the foothills of Mount Pantocrator rise impressively above the beach. The
Kontogialos
This hippies’ beach of the 1970s has been transformed into a busy resort, as restaurants, hotels and rooms for rent are surrounding it. Kontogialos is long, wit
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
Benitses
The once famed fishing village is now a well-known resort – but its fish and seafood tavernas are still acclaimed. The small strip of sandy beach next to the ma
Ai Gordis
A long and sandy beach (also known as Agios Gordis), is united with attendant smaller coves to form a 2.5-kilometre almost continuous “golden strand”. Sheer cra
Gyaliskari
This is a sandy cove with shallow waters, protected from wind and well hidden. Pinetree groves reach to the shore. Umbrellas and recliners are available, and a
Liapades
About one kilometer from the picturesque village of Liapades, there is a small pebbled cove with crystal-clear waters that deepen abruptly. There are organized
Barbati
This is a long pebbly beach with waters that deepen abruptly. The steep cliff-faces of the foothills of Mount Pantocrator rise impressively above the beach. The
Kontogialos
This hippies’ beach of the 1970s has been transformed into a busy resort, as restaurants, hotels and rooms for rent are surrounding it. Kontogialos is long, wit
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
Glyfada
Glyfada is a large beach with fine sand that lends a characteristic blue-green hue to the water. It is fully organized, with umbrellas, recliners, showers, wate
Ermones
This is a relatively quiet beach with a combination of sand and pebble. It is surrounded by cliffs, and there’s a small river flowing to the sea at its middle.
Myrtiotissa
The beach is far from the main road, and a car is needed to get there; motorists, however, are advised to leave their cars a kilometer or so from the beach, as
Kontokali
This is a small, sandy and shallow beach, usually chosen by families with children. Part of it is operated by a resort nearby. A canteen provides drinks and sna
Ipsos
The open bay forms a long, sand-and-pebble beach that provides amenities for persons with disabilities. Water-sports establishments and a diving school operate
Dassia
Dassia is one of the most popular beaches on the island. It forms a long strip of sand and fine pebbles, with shallow waters. Infrastructure exists for persons
Agia Aikaterini
The municipal beach of Agia Aikaterini is sandy and very shallow. Recliners and sun umbrellas are free, and there are amenities available for persons with disab
Gouvia
Gouvia is a small, sandy beach, protected from heavy weather inside the large Bay of Gouvia. It is organized, and provides amenities for persons with disabiliti
Palaeokastritsa
Palaeokastritsa, already known from the writings of foreign travelers in the nineteenth century who came here to draw inspiration from its peerless natural beau
Vrachos – Sea Side Restaurant
Since 1965, Vrachos serves contemporary Greek cuisine that blends Mediterranean flavors with Corfiot specialities. Located between the rock and the sea, with pa
Folklore Museum of Acharavi
During its long history, Corfu has been inhabited by people of various civilizations. The lasting remains of all these different cultures have blended beautiful
Folk Museum of Sinarades – Nikos Paktites Museum
This museum is housed in a traditional twofloor building in Sinarades. Each item has been collected by the educator and researcher Nikos Paktites, who dedicated
Capodistrias Museum
This museum, dedicated to the Corfiot Count Ioannis Capodistrias, first governor of the modern Greek state, is situated at Koukouritsa, near the village of Evro
Achilleion
The Achilleion summer palace was built in the late 19th century on a lush green hill near the village of Gastouri, nine kilometers south of Corfu Town. It was c
National Gallery and Alexandros Soutzos: Museum Annex
The historical building of the Castellino houses some of the most probing examples of the themes and styles that set the tone of Greek art in the last few centu
“Donatos Paipetis” Olive Museum
The “Donatos Paipetis” Olive Museum is located at the village of Kynopiastes, eight kilometers to the west of Corfu Town. From the nineteenth century until 1970
Ocean deep
SEASHELLS Several collections of seashells from the Greek sea bottoms as well as the great depths of vast oceans, made with great respect to the ecosystem of th