Castle

The ruins of Angelokastro (translated as Angel's Castle) offer one of the most beautiful views in all of Corfu. On a clear day you can see the Old Fortress of Kerkyra, which is no coincidence. The two fortresses were meant to communicate with each other in case of danger. Not much remains of the original fortress today. Only the water cistern and the cave chapel of Agia Kyriaki can be seen. The Byzantine-era fortress was probably built in the…

Fortress, Pebble beach

The fishing port of Kassiopi is located in the north of the island directly opposite Albania. The town is dominated by a Roman fortress, which can be reached from the church of Kassopitra. Those who find a visit too tiring can head to one of the surrounding pebble beaches. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Corfu" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/corfu.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korfu-kassiopi] Kassiopi is one of the quietest resorts with a…

Castle

Probably the most popular excursion destination in Corfu is the three-storey Achilleion Castle, located just a few kilometres south of the capital. It was built at the end of the 19th century by Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sisi, and named after the popular mythical hero Achilles. Several statues of him still stand in the interior and in the castle's parapet. Several scenes of the twelfth James Bond film, "For Your Eyes Only"…

Monastery

Almost within walking distance of Corfu Town (Kerkyra) is a building that graces the front pages of most guidebooks. This small white church stands on a separate islet connected to the island of Corfu by an artificial causeway. The southern end of the runway of Corfu Airport is located in close proximity and the site is thus very popular for the purpose of watching air traffic. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Corfu" https://www.booking.com/region…