Attractions
Corfu – A magic place
Outstanding beaches, picture postcard villages, a beautiful old town and a welcoming population is some of the most wonderful and spectacular things while vacationing at Corfu.
The rugged coastline offers expansive bays and secluded coves, while the wooded interior of the island is perfect for hiking, biking and escaping the crowds.
Corfu’s old town is fantastic for museums and historic attractions.
The amazing palace
Achilleion
One of the most famous sights on Corfu, an elaborate palace built by Elisabeth of Bavaria, Empress of Austria in 1890. Surrounded by Neoclassical sculptures and landscaped gardens, the palace is the perfect place to escape the afternoon heat. In Corfu Town, the two most prominent sights are the Old Fortress and the New Fortress.
The Old Fortress, a Venetian structure built on an artificial islet, is beautifully illuminated at night making it a landmark of the town’s waterfront.
The much larger New Fortress dominates the north east part of the city, its complex of fortifications forming a veritable maze of masonry.
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The Old Town of Corfu
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Corfu’s old town can trace its roots back to the 8th century BC. Visitors can explore the town’s picturesque streets, enjoy a refreshing drink in one of the area’s many charming cafes or visit some of Corfu Town’s impressive historic sites.
A Venetian-era village
Old Perithia
Nestled below the peak of Mount Pantokratoras, high above sea level, Old Perithia is the most ancient village on Corfu.
The buildings of Old Perithia are a fantastic example of how Venetian settlers influenced the island’s architecture. Largely deserted, the village is a great destination for holidaymakers interested in Corfu’s past.
original tourist hotspot
Benitses
Corfu’s original tourist hotspot, the traditional village of Benitses is sandwiched between green wooded hills and the blue waters of the Ionian Sea. Top up your tan on its pretty beach, enjoy a drink in one of the bars along the new harbour or explore Benitses’ charming streets.
Day trips
to Ágii Saránda
The most worthwhile, obvious day trips go to Ágii Saránda (Sarandë) in Albania for the spectacular nearby Roman ruins of Butrint, to Eríkousa – one of the three inhabited Diapóndia islets just north-west of Corfu – or to Paxí and Andípaxi, two small Ionian islands southeast of Corfu.
