Discovering Corfu
The island has a green mountainous landscape, overgrown with olive groves, pines and cypress trees, while its impressive coastline is dotted with many traditional picturesque seaside villages, beaches and coves bathed by crystal clear waters.
The capital of the island is the picturesque and beautiful historic town of Corfu, one of the most attractive and best preserved medieval towns in Europe. Much of its charm is due to the many scattered architectural elements it contains, traces of the different cultures that have settled in it over the years (Venetians, French and British).
Corfu's Highlights
OLD TOWN
Canteens, beautiful old houses and architectural monuments, churches and a special atmosphere: the Old Town of Corfu is one of the attractions that visitors can't get enough of! The Fortresses, the Palaces, the Spianada, the Liston, the Church of Agios Spyridon, the Metropolis of Corfu, are just some of the points of interest in the Old Town, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.
OLD FORTRESS
It is built on a small island on the eastern edge of the Old Town of Corfu and Spianada, the large square. The Old Fortress has stood "guardian" of Corfu since the 6th century, when the people of Corfu built it with the ruins of Paleopolis, the ancient city that was destroyed by raids.
ACHILLIO
Achilleus Palace, named after Empress Elisabeth of Austria, has amazing grounds and gardens with sculptures by Achilles himself in the garden. The interior is exquisite, filled with family memorabilia and portraits, and many gilt, bright frescoes and frescoes. It is located in Gastouri, the entrance is 4 euros, and it is open from 8-5pm. It is located in the village of Gastouri, ten kilometers southwest of the city of Corfu, in the olive groves and the green nature of the island.
NEW FORTRESS
It is said that the best panoramic view of Corfu can be enjoyed from the New Fortress of the city, which dominates the hill of Agios Markos, above the old port. It was built by the Venetians in the 16th century, to strengthen the defense, as the Old Fortress was no longer sufficient and for this reason it has been known by the Italian name Fortezza Nuova.
MON REPO
Within the area covered by the archaeological site of Paleopolis in Corfu, lies the verdant estate of Mon Repo. It is about 3 km from the city of Corfu and covers a total of 258 acres of vegetation on the hill of Analipsi, while it also includes an impressive palace with an endless view of the sea.
