Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Old Town of Corfu
Corfu Town, Greece
A UNESCO-listed old town of arcades, pastel buildings, fortresses and narrow lanes.
Beach · Greece · Ionian Islands
Paleokastritsa
A set of green bays with clear water on Corfu's west coast.
about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Paleokastritsa matters
Paleokastritsa is a cluster of small bays with clear turquoise water, backed by green hills and a monastery on a cliff. Boat trips visit the sea caves. It is the scenic highlight of the island's west coast.
Talking points
- Boat trips visit the sea caves.
- A monastery sits on the cliff above.
- The bays are among the island's best for swimming.
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