Corfu on Air

Visiting Paleokastritsa, East of Corfu Town, a place with stunning seascapes, you can see the Monastery of ‘The Virgin Mary’ and admire Byzantine and Post Byzantine icons. See the beautiful Domitian of the Virgin Mary, silver bound bibles and other religious artifacts of the Greek Orthodox Church. Next stop is the village of Lakones, located 4 km away from Paleokastritsa, with an altitude of 182 m. It has preserved the old spirit with its stone houses from the 18th and 19th century. Also known as Bella Vista, you will experience the most amazing views. After that we head to Pelekas, a village where you can enjoy sitting in the square with the locals for a coffee or photograph the striking panoramic scenes.

Last stop is Corfu town where you will have free time to visit the old fortress and see the 300-year old church, St Spryridon, one of the most famous monuments on the island of Corfu. The Venetians originally built the town with narrow streets between the houses, which are known as ‘Kandounia’. The Liston Square is home to the Royal Palace of St George and St Michael built by the first British commissioner. This is a great place to relax and enjoy a coffee. You will also be able to go shopping, visit museums and sample traditional local food in the restaurants.