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The statue of Achilles in Achilleion
Mon Repo
Mon Repo. This is a resort very close to the town with
well known and frequented restaurants and night
spots.
Gastouri (11km
from Kerkyra town)
This lovely village is famous for being the
setting for the Palace Achilleion. It is a splendid building with
many statues, landscaped gardens and interesting exhibits. It is now
used for international meetings and conferences.
Further on is Kanoni (4km). This is one of the most beautiful
sites on the island. The Vlahernon Monastery is built on a little
island joined to the mainland by a centuries old promontory. Close
to it is the famous Pontikonisi (Mouse island), with a 13th century
church, which can be reached by boat. Legend has it that this is the
rock outcrop that Ulysseus was thrust upon by the storm or even the
boat of the Phaecians which was turned into stone as it returned
after carrying Ulysseus to Ithaca.
Benitses (13 km).
A very popular pleasure resort and beach
with numerous restaurants, tavernas, bars, clubs ensuring a really
lively night life.
Mesoggi (22km).
A beautiful olive grove close to the sea.
Many tourist facilities and hotels and a very wide beach. Close to
it you will find the only significant lake of the island, Lake
Korysion. The Gordyki Citadel is close by as is the well known
resort Kavos with excellent sandy beach and many amenities. For
quiet time the surrounding areas of Pandatika, Armena and Pano
Kikkinia are recommended.
Leukimmi (42km)
A well to do second town of the island, is
situated at the southern most tip of the island close to quiet and
most beautiful beaches, coves and beckoning azure waters.
Ermones (15 km) -
On
the western shores of the island, it is a wild, isolated cove with
the nearby monastery of Mirtidion and, according to legend, the
place where Odysseus met Nausica. Evidence of Neolithic habitation
was unearthed here.
Pelekas (13km)
A traditional village perched on the top of
a hill with incredible view and unforgettable sunsets. The nearby
Glyfada beach is very popular with tourists and offers many
amenities. The best gold course of Kerkyra is also nearby. Just
south of Glyfada you will find the beautiful and large beach of
Agios (St) Gordis.
Paleokastrits (26km)
The very popular little village with
the famous monastery of Panagia Paleokastritsa. The monastery was
built in 1228 AD on rocks facing the sea and is close to a 13th
century fort. The village offers many fish tavernas and is the
starting point to visit many caves and other nearby isolated
beaches. Stellari is particularly worth visiting with its sheer rock
cliffs behind you, the large white pebbles and crystal clear waters.
Just north lies the little village of Krini and the citadel of
Aggelokastro which was used by the Kerkyreans to escape the frequent
pirate raids. Finally, the rock perch, Bella Vista is well worth
visiting for its magnifiscent views over the sea.
Alikes (4km), Kontokali and Gouvia (9km)
North of the
town, three viallges offering a large selection of tavernas, beaches
etc.
Dasia (13km)
A beautiful beach with olive trees reaching
right down to the sea.
Agios Stefanos (25km)
A small village reached following
the beautiful twisting road over the mountain of Pantokratoras
through many little villages offering good friendly food in little
tavernas. Lovely beaches along the way. The villages of Spartylas
and Strinylas show the true beauty of Kerkyra and allow direct view
of Hepirus and Albania.
Kassiopi (36km)
A nice little marina and traditional
village. Ruins of another old fort nearby.
Roda and Sidari (31km)
Tourist centres with some of the
most incredible beaches of the whole Mediterranean! The Canal of
Love is a nearby magnificent beach where you can find your partner
in love! Sidari is the starting point for visiting the little
isolated islands of Othoni, Erikousa and Mathraki north of Kerkyra.
Peroulades is also worth visiting as is the beach and taverna at
Arillas.
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