Which Greek Island Blog

Paleokastritsa Monastery

Paleokastritsa is a small and Picturesque monastery located towards the north west of the island. You’ll enjoy the spectacular views and small courtyards with fragrant plants in terracotta pots and the calm and peaceful atmosphere is a welcome change.

Cape Drastis Thematic Park

Cape Drastis is a private section of the coast up in the far north west of the island that offers spectacular 360 degree views. The gorgeous white cliffs offer amazing backdrops and the area is understandably popular with photographers.

Sidari Water Park

The Sidari Water Park is attached to the hotel of the same name and is found in the north west village of Sidari. It's not on the same scale as Aqualand but if you're staying in the hotel anyway you get unlimited use of the slides day passes are also available.

Church of Saint Spyridon

The church of Saint Spyridon is located in the old town of Kerkyra and worth a visit whether you are religious or not. It's a Greek Orthodox church that was built in the 1580s and boasts the highest bell tower in the Ionian islands.

Venetian Arsenal

The Venetian Arsenal is a shipyard located behind Gouvia Marina. It was built around 1778 and was supposed to be used to repair the Venetian ships but Venice limited it’s use to maintenance, it’s usage declined until it was decommissioned in 1798.

Corfu Aquarium

The aquarium is on the north west of the island close to Paleokastritsa. It's a wooden building with several tanks inside, the larger ones featuring lobsters, octopuses and eels and smaller tanks with many types of fish and other sea life.

Vlacherna Monastery

Vlacherna is a small monastery on an islet located in the bay to the south of Kanoni. There's a small chapel with a place to light a candle and a gift shop. Don’t expect to spend a great deal of time here but can be combined with a trip to mouse island.

Corfu Golf Club

The Corfu Golf club is approximately 14km west of Kerkyra. It's an 18 hole par 72 course set in lush green countryside with trees, bunkers, ponds and streams to be avoided. It's open 7 days a week and there's a driving range and putting green.

Spianada Square

The Spianada is a large square located in front of the old Fortress in Corfu town. It's a central hub of the town, the Liston is part of the square and cricket is played on the esplanade. There's also lots of restaurants around that are perfect for a drink or meal.

Gardiki Castle

Gardiki Castle is a 13th-century Byzantine fort on the south west coast of Corfu. It's an unusual octagonal shape with full height towers at the corners and a well preserved entrance and despite being partially demolished it remains an impressive site.

Find and Book

Booking.com
Book a package holiday with Jet2
Book Package Holiday Icon
Check On The Beach for package holiday deals
Book Package Holiday Icon
Book Flights Icon
Hire a car at the best prices using Holiday Autos
Book Car Hire Icon
Book airport parking at Purple Parking
Book Airport Parking Icon
Buy travel insurance at Travel Supermarket
Book Insurance Icon
Book transfers at Hoppa
Book Transfers Icon
Find a great package holiday from Tui
Book Package Holiday Icon

© 2019 Which Greek Island

linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram