White sand and aquamarine waters? Sounds like the Caribbean, but it’s Lefkada, one of Ionian’s finest destinations.
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Visit nearby Ionian Islands of Paxi and Antipaxoi
Visit nearby Ionian Islands of Paxi and Antipaxoi and also the Diapontia islands, only three of which are inhabited: Erikousa, Othonoi and Mathraki, all of them secret and serene retreats.
Villages Lefikimi, Kasiopi, Agios Stefanos, Korakiana
Also, the Korision Lagoon, one of the few protected wetlands in Greece, home of 126 bird species.
Achilleion
Another top historic monument of the island that stands out as the former residence of Empress Sisi of Austria.
Mon Repo
258 acres of land “revive” a slice of Corfu’s history through the neoclassical Mon Repos villa (a former royal palace and now the Museum of Paleopolis), two Doric temples and other relics of the past, thriving among the park’s lush vegetation.
Historic Centre
Its mainly attractions include the Old and New Fort (gr. Paleo and Neo Frourio), the famous Liston (an arcaded street with parade of cafés, built as a copy of the Parisian Rue de Rivoli). Also, the Esplanade with the Platia Spianada (the largest square in the Balkans), the old British cricket pitch and the Saint […]
Islets Vlaherna and Pontikonissi
Easy accessed thanks to frequent boat itineraries. Valherna features a multi-photographed Corfu trademark: the monastery of Panagia Vlahernon. Pontikonissi, a small piece of land with pines, is, according to Greek mythology, Ulysses’ boat turned to stone by sea god Poseidon.
Paleokastritsa
No wonder why it’s one of the most popular attractions in Corfu. It is an impressive landscape of superb beauty, consisting of two peninsulas and six small coves with cold waters, where tourist amenities succeed in respecting the natural scenery. Visit Paleokastritsa early in the morning, make a boat trip to nearby sea caves known […]
Jimmy’s Restaurant
Pelekas, Greek cuisine
Nausika Taverna
Paleokastritsa, Greek cuisine