Private Tour All Around Corfu With Luxury Transfer

Pontikonisi is a Greek islet near the island of Corfu. Its prominent feature is a Byzantine chapel of Pantokrator, dating from the 11th or 12th century. In Homer's The Odyssey, Poseidon turns the Phaiákian Cutter that brought Odysseus to Ithaka into stone. This segment of the Epic is believed to have been based on this Island off the coast of Corfu. Nevertheless, Pontikonisi, this tiny, rocky island is definitely worth a visit.

Corfu town, especially for its oldest part, is one of the most charming and romantic places of all the Greece.Corfu It is a perfect example of ancient Venetian and Byzantine art that will be able to fascinate you with its little streets and its panoramic points. The old Corfu town, built in the past between the two fortresses, has been developed with high buildings as consequence of the increasing number of the population. The Old Town of Corfu is a UNESCO is a World Cultural Heritage Monument it, is classified as one most important fortified city/ports in the Mediterranean.

Paleokastritsa is one of the most famous tourist place in Corfu island. This place has in fact very clear sea water and many lonely rocky coves which are fantastic for all those who love snorkeling. You have the opportunity to visit several lovely bays and it is the right place for those who own a boat. The Monastery of Paleokastritsa in Corfu: On a green hill above the beach of Paleokastritsa, on the northwestern side of Corfu, there is a large Monastery complex dedicated to Panagia (Virgin Mary) of Paleokastritsa. This monastery dominates the whole region. Built on top of a remote hill, it gives a gorgeous view of the island and the sea.

Lakones Corfu: This is a lovely, picturesque village located on the slopes of a lush green hill. Lakones is ideal for hiking adventures, you can use several paths that lead to Paleokastritsa and enjoy the superb view to the sea. Between the 18th and 19th century houses spread in the village are many beautiful churches and traditional shops. You may even see women wearing the traditional Greek dress here.