Guidebook for Corfu Town and the South-West
Shopping
At the village you can find everything you might need. There is a full range of restaurants offering a variety of tastes. The beach of Agios Gordios is a beautiful long sandy beach (about 1.5 km long)
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Agios Gordios
At the village you can find everything you might need. There is a full range of restaurants offering a variety of tastes. The beach of Agios Gordios is a beautiful long sandy beach (about 1.5 km long)
Everything Else
Paramonas beach is located at the south west corner of the Mesis region. From the village of Agios Mattheos, a road leads down to Paramonas, an excellent sandy beach.
Paramonas
Paramonas beach is located at the south west corner of the Mesis region. From the village of Agios Mattheos, a road leads down to Paramonas, an excellent sandy beach.
The beach also known as Korission Lake is a lagoon on the south-west side of Corfu in a setting very different from any other you will find on Corfu Island. It is a protected site .
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Chalikounas
The beach also known as Korission Lake is a lagoon on the south-west side of Corfu in a setting very different from any other you will find on Corfu Island. It is a protected site .
Kontogialos beach is very popular among the locals, especially the young as it is relatively close to the city (13 km) but, it is also one of the most beautiful beaches of the island.
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Kontogialos
Kontogialos beach is very popular among the locals, especially the young as it is relatively close to the city (13 km) but, it is also one of the most beautiful beaches of the island.
Glyfada Beach is one of the most popular Corfu beaches. The beach is long, wide and sandy and caters mainly to young people as it offers several beach bars and cafes.
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Glifada
Glyfada Beach is one of the most popular Corfu beaches. The beach is long, wide and sandy and caters mainly to young people as it offers several beach bars and cafes.
Sightseeing
A traditional village of the Messi Region of Corfu, only 9,5 km away from Kato Pavliana, which you have to visit . Old mansions of the 17th to 19th centuries
Κynopiastes
A traditional village of the Messi Region of Corfu, only 9,5 km away from Kato Pavliana, which you have to visit . Old mansions of the 17th to 19th centuries
Beautiful mountainous village located 6 Km from Kato Pavliana. Its population reaches 1500 inhabitants who are mainly involved in agriculture.
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Agios Mattheos
Beautiful mountainous village located 6 Km from Kato Pavliana. Its population reaches 1500 inhabitants who are mainly involved in agriculture.
The village is situated on a hill overlooking the sea, above the famous Ortholithi rock, and is a good example of a traditional Greek village. It has a few amazing taverns and cafes.
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Pentati
The village is situated on a hill overlooking the sea, above the famous Ortholithi rock, and is a good example of a traditional Greek village. It has a few amazing taverns and cafes.
Small traditional village in the hinterland of the island between the villages Kastellani, Kalafationes and Sinarades. It is a quiet village and its inhabitants mainly engage in agriculture.
Kouramades
Small traditional village in the hinterland of the island between the villages Kastellani, Kalafationes and Sinarades. It is a quiet village and its inhabitants mainly engage in agriculture.
The largest square of the Balkans, with the impressive building of Liston, inspired by the architectural style of Rue de Rivoli, Paris, hosts the most elegant and luxurious cafes of the island; it is probably the place to 'people watch' while enjoying a Ginger beer and imagine people playing Cricket on the lawn, as they used to.
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Liston
The largest square of the Balkans, with the impressive building of Liston, inspired by the architectural style of Rue de Rivoli, Paris, hosts the most elegant and luxurious cafes of the island; it is probably the place to 'people watch' while enjoying a Ginger beer and imagine people playing Cricket on the lawn, as they used to.
Just behind the Liston you may find St. Spiridon's Church, home to the island's patron 'mummified' saint, as well as the church of the Blessed Virgin and the church of Saint John.
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Pyhän Spiridon kirkko
32 Αγίου ΣπυρίδωνοςJust behind the Liston you may find St. Spiridon's Church, home to the island's patron 'mummified' saint, as well as the church of the Blessed Virgin and the church of Saint John.
Facing the Liston Esplanade is the Old Fort which was built between the 6th & 19th centuries and now hosts the University Faculty of Music. During the summer there are nightly musical performances of Sound & Light.
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Vanha venetsialainen linnoitus
Facing the Liston Esplanade is the Old Fort which was built between the 6th & 19th centuries and now hosts the University Faculty of Music. During the summer there are nightly musical performances of Sound & Light.
The Ionian Academy, the first university of Greece, founded in 1824 by the first Governor of Greece after the Greek Revolution, lies on the southern side of the Esplanade Square.
Ionian Academy
The Ionian Academy, the first university of Greece, founded in 1824 by the first Governor of Greece after the Greek Revolution, lies on the southern side of the Esplanade Square.
The Palace of St. Michael and St. George to the left of the Liston, was built by the British and used as the official residence of the Governor. Today it houses the Museum of Asian Art.
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Pyhän Mikaelin ja Pyhän Yrjön palatsi
114 KapodistriouThe Palace of St. Michael and St. George to the left of the Liston, was built by the British and used as the official residence of the Governor. Today it houses the Museum of Asian Art.
Close to the square is also the Ionian Parliament, built in 1854, which hosted the vote for the unification of the Ionian islands with Greece in 1964.
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Ιόνιος Βουλή
3 MoustoxidiClose to the square is also the Ionian Parliament, built in 1854, which hosted the vote for the unification of the Ionian islands with Greece in 1964.
The new fortress which was constructed in the 16th century, is much smaller than the old one and not as high. It consists of two levels. The lower level protected the harbour, the higher one the city. It was considered to be an architectural miracle those times. In 1716 it hindered the Turks to conquer Corfu and thus guarded the freedom of the Western world.
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Uusi venetsialainen linnoitus
13 El. VenizelouThe new fortress which was constructed in the 16th century, is much smaller than the old one and not as high. It consists of two levels. The lower level protected the harbour, the higher one the city. It was considered to be an architectural miracle those times. In 1716 it hindered the Turks to conquer Corfu and thus guarded the freedom of the Western world.
The area of Kanoni (cannon), with a great view to the famous small island of Pontikonisi (mouse island), is where the first city of Corfu was built. There you can visit the small beautiful palace of Mon Repo, which was the summer residence of all British governors of Corfu and also the birthplace of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Today it houses a museum where you can see many Ionian treasures. The Mon Repo’s park is a delightful place for a walk in the cool shade of old giant trees.
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Kanóni
The area of Kanoni (cannon), with a great view to the famous small island of Pontikonisi (mouse island), is where the first city of Corfu was built. There you can visit the small beautiful palace of Mon Repo, which was the summer residence of all British governors of Corfu and also the birthplace of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Today it houses a museum where you can see many Ionian treasures. The Mon Repo’s park is a delightful place for a walk in the cool shade of old giant trees.
Take a trip back in history, to when this stunning palace was inhabited by two great historical European figures, whose only common bond was their adoration for Corfu, Greece and it’s culture. It was erected in 1890 for Elizabeth (Sissy), the Empress of Austria as her summer retreat. After her untimely death, the Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany bought the Palace. This beautiful building in picturesque gardens overlooks the sea and Corfu town. It is one of Corfu's top attractions.
Achilleionin museo
Take a trip back in history, to when this stunning palace was inhabited by two great historical European figures, whose only common bond was their adoration for Corfu, Greece and it’s culture. It was erected in 1890 for Elizabeth (Sissy), the Empress of Austria as her summer retreat. After her untimely death, the Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany bought the Palace. This beautiful building in picturesque gardens overlooks the sea and Corfu town. It is one of Corfu's top attractions.
Kaiser Wilhelm II spent his summers at Achillion Palace, but his favorite location was the village of Pelekas. It’s not difficult to understand why. Standing at his “throne” you have a 360 degree panoramic view of the island and one of the most impressive sunsets.
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Keisarin valtaistuin
Kaiser Wilhelm II spent his summers at Achillion Palace, but his favorite location was the village of Pelekas. It’s not difficult to understand why. Standing at his “throne” you have a 360 degree panoramic view of the island and one of the most impressive sunsets.