CORFU GUIDE FOR OUR GUESTS

Apartment in Corfu Town

Things to Do in Corfu

Don’t miss the opportunity to stroll along this beautiful maze of Campiello neighbourhood and sense a small part of the Corfiot temperament (it’s quite typical for the locals to speak out loud from their own window, gossiping or commenting on the latest news).

Walks to Liston

Walk to the most famous part of the island, the magnificent Liston, imitating the French road of Rivoli in Paris. Many myths accompany this wide road. It used to be said that only those registered in the libro d’oro (The golden book) could walk on the liston. So the road may once have been a privilege for only a few but today you can use it all day for your morning walk or your drink in the evening.

Churches & Museums

In the city of Corfu and within walking distance from the Lighthouse Apartment in Corfu you will find the religious center of millions of people from all over the world. The church of Agios Spyridon. Visit this unique church and admire the unique hagiographies. Visit one of the many museums in the city such as the Museum of Asian Art, the Museum of Banknotes, the Archaeological Museum and on your way find some time for a break in the wonderful cafes of the city.

Finish your day with a refreshing cocktail by the sea in Faliraki overlooking the old fortress and just 300m from your home, the Lighthouse Apartment in Corfu.

Activities in Corfu

Life is all about experiences. And unlike material things, experiences stay with us no matter where we go. Finding ways to make the most of our life experiences is a challenge that we face every day. In order to be able to experience to the fullest the absolute experience of our island, follow our tips and see Corfu with a different eye! Corfu is a large island with a long history in tourism. The evolution in the provision of special experiences is great in recent years with the result that there are activities for all wallets and tastes.

Activities for Sea Lovers

If you are a sea lover, you can visit one of the many diving schools in the northern part of Corfu. The most famous are those of Acharavi and Paliokastritsa areas. Also from the port of Alipa in Paleokastritsa you can rent a motor boat and explore the unique beaches of the island that you can not reach by car but also take a dip in the deep blue caves.

Mountain Activities

If you are a mountain person, the village of old Peritheia will magnetize you. Wander the desolate alleys and houses. See how it was a traditional village of Corfu 100 years ago. Try traditional natural organic honey and other products. Lake Korision is a unique wetland waiting to be discovered. Take your binoculars and a good camera with you and see unique bird species up close. Lake Korission is the intermediate station of many birds during their transition from warmer climates to colder ones and vice versa.

Adventures in Corfu

If you are an adventurer then you can discover tandem flights, safari experiences with guided guides, unique boat cruises, paintball, quad safari and many other unique experiences in Corfu.

Local Market Experience

Another activity that can surely upgrade your research of Corfiot data is the local market in the heart of the commercial part of the town. Get ready to laze about in front of every stall and be absolutely amazed by the variety of fruit and vegetables that you can try, such as figs and special fig pies, black berries, tiny but delicious Corfu strawberries and prickly pears that can be peeled for you to go. As you walk along the market, the smell becomes stronger by the local ‘nouboulo’ and ‘salado’, a delicate but strong version of ‘salami’. The regional olive products, fresh fish and oysters will clearly not go unnoticed either.

Corfiot Local Products

Finally, if you like nature and local products then do not neglect to visit the unique world olive oil mill of governor olive oil, where you can watch the process of collecting olive oil and the special standardization technique of their products, which travel to every corner of the planet. Visit the village of Nymfes and see how the unique Koum Kouat fruit is produced. The trademark of the island of Corfu. Lazari’s distillery has created a unique tasting area. Visit a Corfiot vineyard at Theotoki winery and try the Corfiot wine variety called Kakotrigis.

Horse Riding & Festivals

If you still like horses do not neglect to visit Silvaland in the center of the island. Silvaland is dedicated to offering unique, positive and fun experiences for its guests, that involve horses, other animals and the natural environment. Last but not least! If you are on our island in the summer do not forget to have fun in one of the many religious festivals that take place in the villages of the Corfiot countryside with plenty of food and local wine!

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Places to Visit in Corfu

Corfu needs a whole life to explore. To fill an entire land, to learn it step by step and to put it in your heart forever. Most of you will come to Corfu more than once in your life! This is for sure! In our effort to help you choose the best places on the island we wanted to create the following list of the best and most unique places on the island. But do not forget that we are here to answer any of your questions and to give you suggestions depending on the season you will visit us!

Corfu Town

01. The Palace of St Michael & St George now housing the Asian Art Museum
02. The Maitland Rotunda in Spianada square
03. The Church of St George in the Old Fortress
04. The Mansion of Mon Repos in the Archaeological Site of Palaiopolis
05. The Old and the New Fortresses

Corfu Island

01. Pelekas Village & Kaiser’s Throne
02. Achileion Palace
03. Lake Korission
04. Lakones Village
05. Ipapanti Church at Kommeno Area
06. Old Peritheia (traditional village at the Pantokrator mountain)
07. Palaiokastritsa Monastery
08. Afionas Village with Amazing Sunset
09. Peroulades Village & the Unique Cliffs
10. Canal d’ Amour

Beaches

01. Chalikounas Beach
02. Palaiokastritsa Beach
03. Rovinia Beach
04. Kerasia Beach
05. Twin Beach or Porto Timoni
06. Kontogialos Beach under Pelekas village
07. Agios Gordios Beach
08.Issos the Virgin Beach