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PLACES WORTH VISITING ON CORFU
Some suggestions....
Kambiello, Corfu Town
Lying in a direct line between the Old Port and the Liston, this is the oldest part of the
town and where the maze of narrow lanes best gives the flavour of life in the town in the
past.
The Liston, Corfu Town
Based on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris, the Liston is a handsome row of houses with arcades
below, looking out over the square, where the Corfiots are frequently to be seen beating
visiting English sides at cricket. Under the arcades there is a series of cafes and
restaurants.
Achillion
Built in 1891 by Elizabeth of Austria this imposing building, incongruously sited in the
charming little village of Gastouri, has a restaurant, museum and, in the evenings, a
flourishing casino (for which you may need your passport).
Pantocrator
Definitely worth a car trip to the top (2972 ft) on a clear day for the flowers, the view
- you may see Paxos, Levkas, Othoni, Albania and even the toe of Italy - and the
monastery. Allow a full day for the trip. Climbers may like to try a more direct route via
the slabs you can see above Nissaki, but start early to avoid the heat.
Vagelistra Island
Those staying on the west coast may like to try a boat trip to visit the Chapel of the
Virgin Mary on this dramatic tiny island you can see from Aerostaton. There is a similar
trip you can make to the island you can see from Sfragitha where there is also a simple
chapel.
Pondikonisi
The view from Kanoni of the two little islands below, Vlakherena and Pondikonisi, has
inevitably become Corfu's most overworked asset. It is nevertheless definitely worth the
short bus trip from the town, even if you choose to savour the view over an ouzo rather
than actually going out to the islands.
Archaeological Museum
This repays a visit if one is in any way interested in Corfu's past. Make a point of
seeing the Lion of Menekrates, a beautiful limestone animal sculpture over 2500 years old
which is unique. The museum is in Vraila Street.
Our representatives will give you details on all the above when you are on the island.
Paxos
Excursions are also available to the tiny Ionian island of Paxos and to the
mainland of Epirus.
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