The most beautiful places in Corfu
Northern part of the island
Corfu is known mainly for its beaches, but in addition to them, it also offers a large number of other attractions. These are historical places, but also natural attractions, castle ruins or historical villages. I think I will choose for you some of the most beautiful places on this island, which I think is worth visiting if you are going on vacation in Corfu. It is possible to pay for an optional trip, or rent a car and go through it all yourself.
Rovinia beach
Hidden beauty
It is a pebble beach, hidden from view. I do not recommend using the nearest parking lot by the beach, because there is a bad road on it and along the way you feel multiple times that you will destroy the car. It is a beautiful pebble beach with a cave on its edge. The disadvantage of the beach is, in addition to accessibility, also a very low water temperature, which allows bathing only the more hardy. The advantage is the beautiful clear water, half-empty beach and the opportunity to observe underwater life. continue reading
Kape Drastis
Cliffs
The sandstone cliffs of Kape Drastis are located in the northwestern tip of the island of Corfu, about two hours walk from the town of Sidari. There are two ways to get to the beach under the cliff, on foot on a dirt road or by car on the same road, but expect more cars on a dirt road with large tracks and ramps along the edges of the road. I recommend walking it and enjoying the nature in the area, the risk is when they go around the car that you will be completely out of the sand. continue reading
Angelokastro
Western castle
One of the most important castles in Corfu, which serves for a long time to defend the island. The castle ruins are located 1000 meters above sea level and offer a wonderful view of the surroundings. The castle was built at a time when the territory was ruled by the Byzantine Empire and served to defend against the Venetians, who gained it under their rule in 1386. Later, the castle served to defend against the Turks. The castle managed to resist the Turkish invasions and was destroyed at a time when it lost its strategic importance. continue reading
Palaiokastritsas Monastery
Picturesque monasteries
The monasteries are located in the town of Palaiokastritsas and if you came to the town only because of the monastery, I recommend going up to it by car as there is free parking. The monastery is one of the smaller ones and currently only a few monks live there. The monastery itself and the museum can be reached in a few minutes and the entrance fee is at your discretion, but the surrounding views of the country are much more interesting, behind which you have to wander along the monastery hill. continue reading
La Grota beach
Cafe by the rock
It is not a beach in the classical sense, I would rather call it a cafe by the sea. This is a very small space around the cafe where you can get into the water and at the same time order a boat that will take you to one of the inaccessible beaches, where there is a chance that you will have your own privacy. It's possible to sit on the rocks, but I can't talk about something comfortable. However, if you are missing a place by the sea from which you could jump, then this is the right place for you. continue reading
Avlaki east beach
Hidden beauty
The beach is about a 15-minute walk from Avlaki Beach. It is a hidden beach where not many tourists come. Which also has a disadvantage, because you won't find a bit of shadow here. It is a pebble beach, where you can dive especially in its peripheral parts. It is the first beach to walk through the forests in the east of the island. At the entrance to the beach there is a large sign that it is a boring beach, but at the time of my visit there was no one who would not have a swimsuit. continue reading
Old Perithia
A village from the past
Old Perithia is an example of what life on Corfu looked like in the past. These are mostly the ruins of an original village located in the mountains inland. The journey to the village is not the easiest and can often be taken up by even experienced drivers, as it is followed by narrow broken roads, but the result is clearly worth it. The ruins of a picturesque village in a beautiful environment will captivate everyone and transfer them to the past. In addition to the ruins and churches, there are several pleasant restaurants in the village. continue reading
Old fortress
Dominant of the City
The historic old fortress above the city has served to defend the island of Corfu for centuries. Today, most of the fortress houses various institutions. In the area of the fortress there is a church, a café and a museum which are accessible to all. At the top of the fortress there is a lighthouse from which there is a nice view not only of the city but also of the surrounding hills, harbors, sea and land. continue reading
Logas beach
Under the cliff
It is a very narrow beach, where the tide comes in the evening and it reduces the size of the beach to a minimum until it disappears completely over time. It is a sandy beach with big waves, so it is ideal for crawling but it is not suitable for children. It is located in the northwestern part of the island under the cliffs. Above the beach there is a nice parking lot where you can watch the sunset. continue reading
Kerkyra
The capital
The capital of Corfu is particularly interesting for its narrow, picturesque historic streets with many shops, cafés, restaurants and several churches. It is a typical historic Mediterranean town, where the dominant features are mainly churches and an old fortress, which stretches over the city. The city was characterized by a huge number of people, whether in the morning or in the evening, and incredible stuffy and heavy air. continue reading
