The fastest way to get to Corfu is from Athens, with several air connections a day. The best option to visit the island is to rent a car or motorcycle. Corfu It is built in the middle of the island, in the same place of the old city. It still conserves part of the fortification near the old necropolis. The ancient acropolis is located on the hills of Mon Repós and Analipsi. The most important temple is that of Hera. Near the monastery of San Teodoros you will find the famous temple of Artemis. Among the most important monuments is the Basilica of Paleopolis along with its museum mosaics, Santos Jason Sosipatro, in addition to numerous other post-Byzantine churches, such as that of San Espiridon.
In the old part of the city there are huge Venetian fortresses that began to be built in the s. XV and that grew up in a limited space, with multi-storey buildings, typically medieval and narrow alleys.
One of the most beautiful walks through the capital is the avenue of the port, next to the wall and from there contemplate the panoramic view of the city. Do not forget to visit the archaeological museum, the Asian museum, among others. Its populations are all very traditional and picturesque. The towns of CanonClose to this is the well-known church of the Virgin Vlajerna, on an islet connected to the island by a narrow passage.
From Corfu excursions can be made to visit nearby islands, such as the islet in front of the city, Vido. From Sidari to the islet of Ericusa, to Mazraki and Ozoni. The most recommended excursion is a day to the islands of Paxi and Antipaxos.
Among the most recommended beaches are: Jalicunas, Bitalades, Marathias, Skudi, Megas joros, Perulades, Aulaki, Aguios Stefanos, Kerasia, Paramonas, Mirtiotisa, Mon Repos, Kondokali, Guvia, Nisaki, Kasiopi, Sidari, Paleocastricha, Ermones, Glifada, Pélecas, Mesongui, Limni, Ai Gordis, Cavos, Benitses, etc ...
From CanonWith a small boat, you can visit Pondiconisi, a small island rich in vegetation and its church of the Pantocrator. A narrow bridge connects Kanoni with Perama, which is worth visiting. In Dassia you will find one of the most cosmopolitan corners of the island. Another major tourist center is Ipsos. One of the most visited towns is Nisaki, from where many small boats depart to different beaches and remote places on the island. Another of the most frequented towns is Casiopi, a very pretty little town. Visit Sidari, its Venetian castle and the narrow canal of love. From here boats depart to the islets of Ozoni, Ericusa and Mazraki. Paleocastricha is the best known town on the island and the favorite beach of the islanders, which will be 🙂 for a reason. Don't miss the sunset from Paleocastricha 🙂
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