The crossroads of East and West, washed by two seas, has always attracted close attention. If you believe the myths, Jason came here, returning with the Golden Fleece from Colchis. Here Odysseus met his beautiful savior Nausicaä.

Oscar Wilde and Goethe paid tribute to the beauty of the island. Gerald Durrell, with his trilogy ("My Family and Other Animals", "Garden of the Gods", "Birds, Animals and Other Relatives") increased the number of fans of the island.

Corfu is the Italian version of the name of the island. By the way, Italy is just a stone's throw away, and many tourists take the opportunity to go there for a couple of days. The Greek name of the island is Kerkyra.

A little general information about Corfu

• It is the westernmost island of Greece, the second largest in the Ionian Sea (after Kefalonia).
• The capital of the island is Corfu or Kerkyra (Corfu Town)
• The climate is typical Mediterranean, with warm winters and sunny summers. Thanks to the breeze, even in summer there is no stifling heat, unless you decide to stay in the center of Corfu.
• A well-developed tourist infrastructure, a huge selection of hotels, a variety of beaches - all this has made the island very popular among tourists and, as a result, not the cheapest for a holiday in Greece.

The best resorts in Corfu

The coast of the island can be divided into 4 resort areas, which differ in nature, beaches, seasonality, and tourist infrastructure. In total, there are about 30 towns and villages aimed at receiving tourists. Let's focus on the most popular resorts Corfu.

Map of Corfu with main resorts

Corfu Resorts on the East Coast

Here are perhaps the most crowded resort towns and villages of Corfu.

Kerkyra

Resorts Corfu - Kerkyra

Located 2 km from the airport, it is a picturesque place that you need to visit no matter what resort you stay at.

When visiting Kerkyra, do not forget to ask Saint Spyridon for the fulfillment of your most cherished desire.

• Beaches: sand and pebbles
• Night life: the most active on the island, all establishments are concentrated in the city center.
• Who is the resort suitable for?: for young people, for those who go for active nightlife

Gouvia, Kammeno, Dassia, Kontokali

Resorts Corfu - Dassia

The villages are located 12 - 14 km from the airport, north of Kerkyra. Here a large number of hotels of various levels, including elite ones (in Kommeno), many bars, restaurants, discos. From here it is convenient to get to any point on the island for excursions.

• Beaches: narrow strips of sand and pebble beaches with convenient entry into the sea, very picturesque, clean.
• Night life: despite the presence of discos, many people go to the center of Kerkyra for fun at night.
• Who is the resort suitable for?: depending on the hotel, any category of tourists is comfortable here. Young people most often choose hotels in Gouvia and Kontokali. Ideal place For family vacation– green picturesque Dassia.

Corfu resorts on the South Coast

This part of the coast is very popular with young people - there is where to have fun and the prices are more affordable.

Messonghi, Moraitika, Benitses

Corfu Resorts - Messonghi

Resort villages are located 18-22 km from the airport south of Kerkyra. Very lively resort towns, there is the opportunity to stroll outside the hotels, promenade, shops, bars, taverns. Convenient for excursions.

• Beaches: narrow coastal strip, sandy and pebble beaches, with a gentle entry into the sea, well equipped.
• Night life: for this they go to Kerkyra or Messonghi.
• Who is the resort suitable for?: depending on the hotel, any category of tourists is comfortable here.

Kavos

Resorts Corfu - Kavos

The resort is 45 km from the airport south of Kerkyra. This southernmost resort in Corfu has long been developed by English and Scandinavian youth, so be prepared for noisy parties in bars. Hotels here are inexpensive and there are many apartments available.

• Beaches: narrow coastal strip, sand and pebbles, with comfortable entry into the sea.
• Night life: Quite active in Kavos itself.
• Who is the resort suitable for?: for young people, for party-goers.

Corfu Resorts on the West Coast

The most picturesque beaches of Corfu are located on the western side of the island. Beautiful nature, cozy bays, the cleanest Ionian Sea, a rich underwater world - all this attracts many tourists here.

Glyfada

Resorts Corfu - Glyfada

The resort is located 15-17 km from the airport west of Kerkyra. A quiet, peaceful place with excellent beaches awarded the Blue Flag.

• Beaches: sandy (considered one of the best on the island), with comfortable entry into the sea.
• Night life: for nightlife you will have to go to Kerkyra.
• Who is the resort suitable for?: great option for a family holiday

Paleokastritsa, Liapades

Resorts Corfu - Paleokastritsa

These are perhaps the most beautiful resorts in Corfu. The distance to the airport is 22-24 km.

• Beaches: sand and pebbles, small, with numerous bays near the hotels.
• Night life: There are a small number of bars in Paleokastritsa.
• Who is the resort suitable for?: an excellent choice for couples, for a romantic, relaxing holiday.

Corfu resorts on the North Coast

The resorts in this part of the island are not crowded, with good infrastructure and a comfortable sandy coast.

Barbati, Nissaki, Kassiopi

Resorts Corfu - Nissaki

These resort villages are located 19-30 km from the airport north of Kerkyra. Hotels are located in small bays, often with their own beach.

• Beaches: As a rule, small sand and pebble beaches at hotels in bays.
• Night life: For nightlife you will have to go to the center of Kerkyra.
• Who is the resort suitable for?: a good choice for a relaxing holiday for couples, for a family holiday.

Acharavi

Resorts Corfu - Acharavi

The resort is located 40 km from the airport north of Kerkyra. It is considered the center of youth recreation in the north of the island - the city has many bars and is lively. Hotels here usually have large areas.

• Beaches: wide sandy beaches, the sea is often rough here - this area is favored by surfers.
• Night life: Everything you need for nightlife can be found in the center of Acharavi.
• Who is the resort suitable for?: for any category of tourists, the main thing is to choose the right hotel.

How to get to Corfu

By plane:

• there is one on the island international Airport. During the high season, direct flights are operated from Moscow.
• with a short connection at a very affordable price you can buy tickets with a flight through Athens.

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• You can get to the island by sea from Patras, Igoumenitsa, Venice, or any island in the Ionian Sea

Hotels in Corfu

Holidays in Corfu are not considered the cheapest in Greece, but despite this, you can choose accommodation options for a wide range of budgets. The price range can be from 35-40 € per room in an apartment to 500-800 € in deluxe hotels.

In front of you detailed map Corfu islands with names of cities and settlements in Russian. Move the map while holding it with the left mouse button. You can move around the map by clicking on one of the four arrows in the upper left corner. You can change the scale using the scale on the right side of the map or turning the mouse wheel.

What country is Corfu Island in?

The island of Corfu is located in Greece. This is a wonderful, beautiful place, with its own history and traditions. Corfu island coordinates: north latitude and east longitude (show on large map).

Virtual walk

The “man” figurine above the scale will help you take a virtual walk through the cities of the island of Corfu. By clicking and holding the left mouse button, drag it to any place on the map and you will go for a walk, while inscriptions with the approximate address of the area will appear in the upper left corner. Select the direction of movement by clicking on the arrows in the center of the screen. The “Satellite” option at the top left allows you to see a relief image of the surface. In the "Map" mode you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself in detail with highways Corfu island and main attractions.

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When does it start holiday season, and tourists rush to buy tours to warm countries, then there immediately arises a great need for maps of the area where they are traveling. After all, going to an unfamiliar place means not knowing anything. New map Corfu with hotels and attractions in Russian will help all tourists to see and find out where this or that hotel is located, and how to find the attractions of the island of Corfu. This map is completely interactive, and you can move it, zoom in and even add to it! Look, make your own routes and relax brightly and without worries.

Why should you read the map before traveling? Everything is simple here. If you are going on a tour to Corfu, then tour operators show you bright pictures of your hotel. They will say that the hotel is a minute's walk to the beach. But in reality it will be more than 15 minutes! With the map, you can see for yourself where your hotel is and immediately understand how long it will take you to get to the beach.

Also, thanks to the map, you can independently choose the hotel you like and buy a tour directly to it. Then the tour operator will not impose on you its hotels, which are not very convenient. Plus, you will be able to understand which side of the island your hotel is on, what is nearby and how to get from it to other parts of the island.
See below a map of Corfu with hotels:

Now about the attractions that are on the island of Corfu.

We tried to mark the most important and beautiful places on our map. To work with the map, you just need to click on the light bulbs on it and then windows will open where an image of this place will appear, as well as its address, website and other description. This map is very easy to manage, and you can create your own travel route around the island.

In Homer's famous work "The Odyssey" there is a description of the island of Scheria, inhabited by the Phaeacians. Currently this land is called Corfu. You need to look for the island of Corfu on the world map near the Greek coast. Its second name is Kerkyra.

Corfu island on the world map, Europe and Greece in Russian

Corfu - second largest island in Greece after . Local legend says that next to it are the remains of the sunken ancient ship Odysseus.

Heading from the Odyssey to Ithaca, the mythological hero angered Poseidon and he turned his ship into stone.

General information

The island has a well-developed infrastructure. His dimensions are:

1. width- 32 km;
2. length- 65 km.

The island's population is over 110 thousand people. The main language of communication on the island is Modern Greek. English is the dominant language spoken at the resort.

Transport

The island is well developed road network. The main highway GR-25 runs in the south of the country, and GR-24 in the north. The international ferries Igoumenitsa-Bari and Para-Bari connect Corfu with Italy.

You can also get to the mainland from the island by speedboats on airfoils.

From any resort in Corfu you can get to the capital of the island - Kerkyra. Buses operating on the island have blue and green color. Blue buses operate on short suburban and city routes. The interval of their movement is 15-20 minutes. To places on the island remote from Kerkyra you need to travel by “green” buses.

Tourism

Tourism as an industry began to develop on the island over 130 years ago. This place is ideal for a family holiday. Hotels of various classes are located along the entire coast of the island. Above the infrastructure of the northern and east coast The British did serious work during their influence on this land. Thanks to them, a large number of expensive villas were built here.

The most popular holiday destinations on the island:

• Kanoni. A small village on the seashore. A narrow strip of land connects it with the Vlaherna monastery.
• Paleokastritsa. Favorite resting place for drivers. The resort is famous for its sandy beaches.
• Sidari. A place for noisy youth parties and active recreation.

In the northeast of the island there are old Venetian shipyards. They are among the local attractions. The National Art Gallery is located in the same area.

The main focus of holidays in Corfu is beach holidays. Among best beaches islands:

1. Nissaki. The sandy beach is located in a cozy bay. It is ideal for family holidays and is very popular among diving enthusiasts.
2. Sidari. It is a long coastal strip consisting of numerous bays. This is a favorite vacation spot for young people.
3. Perulades. The beach is a narrow strip of sand surrounded by steep cliffs.
4. Agios Gordios. Luxurious sand beach, surrounded by olive groves.
5. Kondokali. The most crowded beach on the island. This place is popular among tourists and local residents.

There are more than 10 schools and diving centers. Studying there arouses interest among vacationers. Some tourists come to the island just for this study. water world attracts lovers of the deep sea with its beauty.

What to see?

Island attractions are of particular interest to tourists. Among the most popular:

Kerkyra. The city, founded by the Greeks in the 8th century, is the main historical attraction of the island. On the streets you can find buildings from different historical eras.

Read in what great places that have been preserved from ancient times are a must-see in Greece.

The empires that owned the island at various times left their mark on the architecture of Corfu. Among these buildings is a UNESCO-listed urban center built during the protectorate of the Russian island;

• Paleo Frurio. Old Venetian fort. It was built on the foundations of a Byzantine fortress in the 15th-16th centuries;
• Liston Street. Built in the style of French “promenades”;
• Achilleion Palace. The building was erected by order of the Bavarian Empress Amalia;
• Mouse Island. According to legend, he personifies the ship of Odysseus turned into stone by Poseidon;
• Cathedral of St. Spyridon. Built with donations from the Russian Empress Catherine II.

You can stay in hotels of various classes during your stay on the island. There are a huge number of hotels and guest houses in Corfu.

Each city offers a variety of excursions, including visits to the mainland and the Greek capital, Athens.

Covered in legends and myths, the island of Corfu is located in the northernmost part of the Greek coast and is washed by gentle waves Ionian Sea. The Greeks themselves call Corfu an “unexpected” island among its six brothers. Mountains, valleys, forests, a quaint coastline, and a tangled serpentine of roads make the journey long, mysterious and romantic. The island itself provokes travelers to turn off the main road, and having done this, you can immediately find yourself in the most secluded corners. In the distant Middle Ages, it was believed that the name of the island of Corfu referred to the word "korifo", meaning "peak", but this is not its only name. The Greeks themselves prefer the name “Kerkyra”, named after the mythological nymph, beloved of Poseidon. Also called the capital of the island, a magical town, original and unique.

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Having reached the island by plane or ferry from the mainland, the first thing tourists want to do is visit Kerkyra or Corfu Town. For many centuries, Corfu was a tasty destination for the Venetians, British, Romans and the French. Therefore, the appearance of the city has absorbed the influence of different cultures, and many architectural masterpieces have survived to this day. Those who have been to Italy, or at least seen photographs of Italian cities, will immediately note the similarity of the architecture of Corfu with the Venetian one.

But the true feeling of tourists lies in the magical symbiosis: it seems that at the same time you are in England, and in Italy, and in Greece, and in France. For many centuries, the city was torn between the influences of these states, and each ruler sought to leave his mark here. Interesting fact that in Corfu town there is an entire street - an exact copy of the French Rue de Rivoli.

The image of Corfu Town and its lifestyle are the result of the island's eventful history and contact with European cultures. Trying to describe the city in a few sentences is not easy. The architecture is European, including english palaces and Venetian houses, monasteries and churches. The greenery of the parks, thousands of olive trees and the clear air that envelops the streets fill the city with color and freshness.

The people are very friendly and hospitable, religious and musical. Holidays with a huge number of people and brass bands. Kerkyra is a celebration of joy and prosperity, gathering art connoisseurs from all over the world for its cultural events: concerts of philharmonic societies, exhibitions of local artists “Artistic Autumn”, the Kerkyra Carnival - the twin of the Venetian “Carnival of Masks”.

A special place among the cultural events of Kerkyra is occupied by the celebration of Easter. For these three Easter days, all mainland Greece strives to get to Corfu. Hotels are booked per year, 70 thousand visitors for 130 thousand local population. Only because only on this greek island Easter is celebrated as it was centuries ago.

Only here, in Corfu, not a single tradition of spending the three Easter days, starting with Good Friday and ending with Easter Sunday, has been lost. Nowhere else on Saturday, even before dawn, do they begin to “rock” the walls of the temple, symbolizing an earthquake. Nowhere else do pots of water fly from the windows of houses at exactly 11 o'clock in the afternoon. And nowhere else does the entire island, young and old, take part in all Easter events, and 15 brass bands take part in the processions here. At 9 pm, when the ceremony of lighting the holy fire takes place in the Church of St. Paraskeva, it is taken to the square, where the Easter liturgy continues in the gazebo.

Exactly at midnight the Annunciation and the lighting of the Grand Cross. A colorful fireworks display is arranged above the old fortress, the most impressive in all of Greece. On Easter Sunday there is a traditional dinner with roast lamb and other simple human joys. You will not see such a unique and eventful Easter as in Corfu anywhere else.

Most people associate Greece with antiquity. And these are the Gods of Olympus, marble sculptures, ruins of theaters and temples. But for Russian people, especially believers, it is important that it was on Greek soil that Orthodoxy was born and established. There are countless Orthodox churches in Greece. They are everywhere, they are an integral part of the Greek landscape. Greeks sanctify marriages in them and come to them for traditional religious ceremonies.

A special place in the hearts of the Greeks, and especially the inhabitants of Corfu, is occupied by the patron saint of the island, Spyridon of Trimythous. The temple named after this saint, modest in appearance, is hidden in the web of narrow medieval streets of the city, but everyone knows the way to it. Pilgrims from all over the world strive for the incorruptible relics of St. Spyridon, and legends about miracles of healing and helping people still haunt many scientists. Exactly a week before Easter, St. Spyridon's Day is solemnly celebrated on the island, and in terms of breadth and warmth, this holiday is in no way inferior to the scale of the celebration of Easter days.

Another iconic place Corfu - Achilleion Palace. It was built by Elizabeth of Austria, better known in Greece as Empress Sisi. During her long journey through Europe, at the end XIX century, she visited Corfu. It seemed to her that it was in this place that she could find peace of mind. Sisi, having started the construction of the palace, decided to dedicate it to her favorite hero, Achilles. This is how Achilleion came into being.

She herself designed every corner of both the palace and the park. Inside the palace there was not even a hint of pomp and luxury. It was more like a house built with great love and taste than an imperial palace. The external and internal appearance of the palace was subsequently changed by its next owner, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. Despite the changes, it has not lost any of its attractiveness and to this day is one of the business cards Corfu.

In the northeast of Corfu, Mount Pantokrator rises above the entire island. Magnificent views of the island open up for everyone who climbs the winding mountain serpentine to the top. In clear, cloudless weather, from these heights you can see both the outlines of Italy and neighboring Albania. It is not surprising for such a religious country that on the top of the mountain stands the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, built in the 7th century on the site of a destroyed ancient monastery.

The magic of Corfu’s natural landscapes has determined another common name for this place – “island of returns”. It is the desire to re-enjoy the beauty and natural surprises coastline attracts tourists to come again.

Paleokastritsa is considered the most beautiful and attractive landscape of the island, according to even the Greeks themselves. The waves of the Adriatic Sea have worked to create many grottoes and caves, hidden from view by secluded beaches, and the steep cliffs hanging over the shore look completely inaccessible. The history of this place is rich in events, as it has always stood in the way of lovers of quick money.

That is why all the local villages climbed the mountains. In high, inaccessible places it was easier to defend against invaders and pirates. And even the Orthodox church of the Life-Giving Spring monastery is perfectly “camouflaged”, although it stands on the highest cape. Military history is a thing of the past, and today Paleokastritsa is home to hotels with gorgeous views, beaches and berths for pleasure yachts.

Kerkyra Morina

Kerkyra Morina - piers where yachts are parked. Here it becomes especially obvious that yachting as a form of recreation is becoming very popular. Traveling along Corfu on pleasure boats allows tourists to visit several more attractions of the island.

On an artificial island, separated from Corfu by a canal, rises Paleo Frourio - one of oldest fortresses. The beginning of its construction dates back to the 7th century, the period of construction of the fortifications of the city by the Byzantines. It was expanded during the raids of the cruel Ottomans, and at the same time the canal became a protective moat.

Later, its fortification appearance was changed by the British. They added new bastions and erected the Church of St. George, which differed in external and internal decoration from Orthodox Greek churches. Today Paleo Frourio is the venue for various celebrations, concerts, reconstructions of military battles and festivals of traditional Greek dances.

A few kilometers from Kerkyra there is a remarkable small island, called "mouse". The narrow rocky isthmus leading to the Vlaherna monastery is very similar in shape to a mouse tail. The complex of monastery buildings occupied almost the entire island, and the central place in it was given to the chapel and the snow-white Church of the Virgin Mary.

For photo shoot lovers, this is a must visit place. From any angle you will get a unique shot. It is not for nothing that the image of Mouse Island appears in every tourist brochure and is presented in any souvenir products of Corfu.

A trip to Greece, the land of antiquity, will undoubtedly leave many vivid impressions in the memory, but the impressions from Corfu are incomparable with anything else. Corfu is a different Greece, and it’s not for nothing that the locals will never say that they are Greeks. They are Corkyreans!

In one of the most picturesque areas of Corfu, the pearl of the island - Paleokastritsa, famous for its beautiful natural landscapes, is located monastery Virgin Mary or Theotoku (in Greek). This is a beautiful, well-kept monastery of hardworking monks - a real monument of antiquity. It was built in 1225 on the ruins of an ancient fortress, and was completed in the 17th century, now representing a unique example of architecture of mixed styles. Everything here testifies to the caring love of the monks for their monastery: the ideal cleanliness of the courtyard, beautiful flowers, a well-groomed garden and vineyard. A wonderful arched courtyard, decorated with climbing bougainvillea and mosaic panels, leads to the monastery cells.

At the monastery there is a small factory for the production of olive oil, which can be purchased inexpensively when visiting. The monks are engaged in winemaking, keep animals, bake bread, grow vegetables, fully providing themselves with food. The fruits of their labors are sold here on the territory (their purchase by pilgrims is a kind of donation for the maintenance of the monastery). There are many different cats living in the monastery courtyard.

The inexpressibly beautiful landscapes surrounding the monastery complement the wonderful view of the monastery. The impression is enhanced by the picture of the temple located on the very high point mountains. It contains the miraculous icons of the Dormition of the Mother of God, the “Life-giving Source!” and “Skopjetissa”, before which thousands of pilgrims come here to pray. The interior of the temple is decorated in Venetian style: the ceilings are painted with uranias - imitation of paintings in lush frames (they look very beautiful!)

There is a small Museum here, where the exhibits are Byzantine and post-Byzantine icons, which present a very interesting spectacle. There is a magic well in the monastery that fulfills wishes, so everyone tries to perform the ritual of making wishes. To do this, you need to stand with your back to the well, make a cherished wish and throw a coin, trying to get into it so that the wish comes true. You can make several attempts, making a new wish each time. For Russians, there is a special object to explore here - Admiral Ushakov’s cannon, left behind after military campaigns.

Marvelous beautiful village located in the southern part of the capital of Corfu - Kerkyra. In fact, it is a small peninsula washed by the waters of the Ionian Sea, with wonderful beaches, enchanting landscapes, cozy houses and a magnificent hotel. The village offers unparalleled views of the medieval monastery of Panagia Vlahernon, located on a small island. The entire island of Pontikonisi, immersed in greenery, on which the Byzantine church (11th-12th century) is located, is very picturesque. There is a legend about the origin of the island that it was formed from the petrified ship of Odysseus, and looks like a huge frozen mouse. (Hence the name, translated as “mouse island”). The Chalkiopoulou Lagoon is a wonderful sight, where exotic species of migratory birds nest. It’s worth coming here specifically to see how divine everything here looks at sunset!

There is on about. Corfu is a very interesting attraction dedicated to Saint Theodora, a blessed Christian woman, highly revered in Greece. The saint's relics, as a most valuable relic, are kept in a silver tomb in front of the altar. There is also a shrine with the holy relics of Spyridon, the patron saint of the city of Kerkyra.

The cathedral was built in 1577 as an average temple, but after reconstruction, which made significant changes to its architectural appearance, it became the central cathedral of Kerkyra with a rich collection of magnificent icons. The exterior decoration of the temple looks very noble and elegant: the terracotta-colored walls are decorated with white stucco ornaments, and a cross rises above the pediment. There is a clock on the elegant bell tower, topped with an original dome.

The central hall of the cathedral is incredibly beautiful, with an openwork altar grille, many elegant silver lamps, a magnificent chandelier, and a mosaic floor. The entire design demonstrates the high taste of the designers. Hundreds of parishioners come here to admire the interiors and pray to the holy relics.

In the city of the island of the same name, in its center there is the largest square in Greece, built in the 19th century next to the ancient Venetian fortress, which in itself is also an interesting attraction. Spianada Square is an area of ​​picturesque green trees and beautifully trimmed bushes, unique attractions and a favorite place not only for local residents, but also for tourists who come to the island. Corfu. The square is divided by a passing street into two halves: Ano Platea and Kato Platea (Upper and Lower Squares).

Of great interest to tourists is the Maitland Museum, a Romanesque-style rotunda gazebo created in memory of the British officer Thomas Maitland. The intricate metal fence, the openwork of the dome frame, and the thin columns of the rotunda evoke the admiration of the audience. The majestic Palace of Saints Michael and George, built of Maltese stone, is a real architectural decoration of the square. The classic style of the building, the long colonnade, and the arched vaults of the side extensions create a harmonious picture.

In the center of the fountain on the palace platform, there is a monument to Frederick Adam, the governor of the Ionian Islands, who became a folk hero at the Battle of Waterloo, on a cylindrical pedestal. The base of the monument is a huge stone, reminiscent of a rock overgrown with ivy, which creates a patriarchal background for the entire structure. There is a bronze statue here of a native of Corfu, the former president of Greece - I. Kapodistrias.

The luxuriously decorated Music Pavilion hosts concerts of the Philharmonic Orchestra. The Asian Museum will not leave you indifferent, its exhibitions include many masks, a variety of dishes, samurai battle armor, and various types of oriental weapons. In one of cozy corners square, under the spreading canopy of a century-old tree, there is a modest bust of the famous author of books about animals, Darell, whose nose was rubbed to shine by passers-by.

The small town of Sidari in Corfu is famous for its beach along a narrow strip of water called the “Channel of Love”. This place is an amazing natural phenomenon, formed by the forces of water that washed out a narrow channel (20 m wide) in the thickness of the rocks over thousands of years. There are wonderful conditions for relaxing with children: the strip of sea is reliably protected from the wind, and there is always warm water in it. The wonderful beach, surrounded by beautiful scenery, and the romantic legend about the origin of the canal have made it a magical place for many tourists.

The legend about two lovers who were turned into two rocks by angry gods gave rise to signs that visitors to the Love Channel are sure to follow. If people want to stay with each other forever, they must cross the canal together. If a person wants to find his love, his other half, he must swim under a rock arch and say out loud the name of the person he would like to see next to him in life.

Here you have the opportunity to look into mysterious caves and tunnels, see beautiful landscapes and spend unforgettable days. To get to the “Channel of Love”, you need to cross Sidari, focusing on the famous Peroulades beach. To his right is romantic beach(a special sign indicates it).

The town of Sidari, despite its small size, is famous for its beaches. In addition to the Canal of Love and Peroulades, the beach of the same name is very popular. In fact, this is an entire resort and beach area that unites several picturesque villages connected by beaches. The longest of them is Sidari Beach, located next to the ancient fishing harbor (36 km from the center of Sidari).

The beach is famous for its wide strip of sand that juts out into the sea, like a bay, where there is sand instead of water. This attracts a huge number of vacationers with children, who can run around to their heart's content on the soft sand, play and sunbathe in safety: there are no rocks here. Enchanting views open from all sides: the blue of the sea, the whiteness of the clouds, the rocks turning yellow in the distance create wonderful landscapes.

Well-developed infrastructure provides an opportunity for everyone to have an active holiday. Here you can rent paragliders, ATVs, motorboats, catamarans, water skis, surfing and diving equipment. Many cafes, restaurants and cafes offer delicious quality dishes from fresh fish, seafood, vegetables and fruits. Night discos, various entertainment programs attract young people.

Not far away there is another small beach surrounded by high cliffs. It is chosen by experienced swimmers involved in diving and underwater photography.

This ancient Byzantine fortress is located at the top of the north-eastern coastline of Corfu, near Paleokastritsa. A powerful fortification structure was erected by Emperor Michael II Komnenos at the beginning of the 13th century and named after his father Angelos. Nowadays it is otherwise called the fortress of the Archangel Michael, because nearby there is a small church dedicated to the archangel. The fortress was of great strategic importance as the westernmost outpost of the Byzantine Empire, which included the city of Kerkyra (until 1267).

results archaeological excavations 1997, in particular, two Christian tombs testify to the settlement of these places in the early Byzantine period of the 5th-7th centuries AD. e. After the completion of the fortress, the ancient monastery of Paleokastra was moved to another, more safe place on o. Mykonos, where it remains to this day.

Despite its inaccessibility, the fortress was captured in 1267 by Angevin tribes, which became known from an ancient manuscript - the oldest written monument to the history of Angelokastro. The Angevins were expelled, but in 1386 the fortress was besieged by the troops of the then powerful Venetian Republic, and it came into its possession. Many times after that legendary fortress The Genoese and Turks tried to conquer it, but it did not surrender, like the entire island of Corfu.