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Read MoreAchilleion
This summer palace was built by Austrian Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria, and it was designed with the mythical hero Achilles as its theme. Just a few miles south of Corfu Town, Achilleion features a remarkable collection of paintings and statues...
Read MoreAqua Land
Europe’s largest water park pales in comparison to Atlantis in the Bahamas but for kids who are weary of sight-seeing it provides a few hours of amusement. Aqua Land covers over 400,000 square feet and features interactive pools such as a lazy...
Read MoreArcheological Museum
This museum’s main exhibit features archeological finds from the Temple of Artemis, including the oldest stone pediment in Greece, which dates back to 590 BC. There are also excavations from the ancient city of Corfu, including terracotta statues, marble sculptures...
Read MoreCasa Parlante
Escape Corfu Town’s busy streets and step into this delightful museum describing the life of a 19th-century Corfiot aristocrat. Casa Parlante recreates a noble family’s mansion, using antique furniture specific to the period and animatronic figures to convey the stories...
Read MoreCorfu Town
Located on the eastern waterfront of the island, Old Town, dates back to the 8th century BC. The fortified port has been under French, British and Venetian rule, and much of that international influence is imbued in Corfu’s culture, cuisine...
Private charterRead MoreIndagare Tours: Private Yacht Charter
The best way to see the neighboring islands of Paxos and Anti-Paxos, with their pristine beaches and quaint villages, is by private boat charter. It’s an arduous journey if done by ferry—three-and-a-half hours each way, half the time in rough...
Read MoreOld Fortress
The oldest of three forts surrounding Corfu Town, this fort is set on a man-made peninsula and served as the residence for the military, politicians and aristocrats. The history of this fort dates back to the Byzantine period, although much...
Read MorePaleokastritsa Monastery
This 13th-century Byzantine monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary is set on a hill facing the beautiful Paleokastritsa bay. Located on the western side of Corfu, the monastery is worth a day trip. Nearby is a pristine beach and a...
