Corfu Old Town and Paleokastritsa Bay
Saint Spiridon is the patron saint of Corfu Island, and you will also visit his magnificent church in the Old Town.
One more of the beautiful beaches of this area, where the sea is bluer than anywhere else in the Mediterranean.
Saint Spiridon is the patron saint of Corfu Island, and you will also visit his magnificent church in the Old Town.
Corfu Old Town and Paleokastritsa Bay are the jewels of the island, and the itinerary is perfect if you have only a few hours in Corfu. You will also taste some of the products the island is famous for, such as olive oil, fresh bread, honey, liquors, kumquat etc. from a local producer.
Tour highlights:
- Corfu Old Town,
- Paleokastritsa Bay,
- Local Products Tasting.
Tour description:
The best way to start your tour is by visiting the Old Town of Corfu, UNESCO´s Heritage-listed since 2007: the architecture of Venetian, French and British periods can be admired among small alleys and lively squares. The main square, known as Plateia, and one of the biggest ones in Europe, is a meeting point for locals and visitors.
The Old Fortress, an impressive castle, presides the view and brings ancient battles and miracles to our memories.
Saint Spiridon, the patron of the island, is said to be the protector of Corfu since 1493 when his incorrupt relics were brought here by a monk and kept in the most famous church of this part of Greece. Every Palm Sunday and on other special dates of the ecclesiastical year, his relics are taken in procession for veneration by the Orthodox Christians.
The Liston promenade, which used to be exclusive to the local aristocracy, is also one of the areas you will visit during this tour.
After visiting the Old Town, your vehicle will drive you to Paleokastritsa Bay, an amazing place where the blue emerald sea creates coves surrounded by green olive trees and cypress forests. Marvel at these breathtaking views: bougainvillaeas, palm trees, oranges and lemons, and many more, cover the area which stays green all year round. Enjoy two free hours for swimming, sunbathing, or having a snack in one of the local cafeterias. Here, you can also take an optional boat ride to the sea caves and admire the beauty of the area from the sea. Also, the Monastery of the Virgin of Paleokastritsa can be visited during your stay.
(Our next stop will be at a local producer´s, a Corfiot family which makes all kinds of homemade products, such as extra virgin olive oil, fresh bread, honey, sundried tomatoes, marmalades, liquors, kumquat, and many more. Feel free to taste them, and also buy if you want to take some of these tastes back home.) NOT AVAILABLE FOR A HALF-DAY TOUR
Tour details:
- Meeting point: Corfu New Port Cruise Terminal Building
- Duration: Four hours and thirty minutes
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking driver
Supplements:
Also:
- The Monastery of Paleokastritsa has free entrance.
- We advise you to wear comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera.
- The route can be modified depending on the starting time and traffic.