PALEOKASTRITSA HOLIDAY GUIDE - CORFU PALEOKASTRITSA
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Paleokastritsa has long been considered one of the most beautiful villages in
Corfu and is offering a variety of goods and activities to the visitor. In
Paleokastritsa you will have the chance to enjoy the stunning scenery with its endless sandy beaches,amazing night life and of course enjoy the facilities of all the hotel resorts of the area. Situated 16 miles north-west of Corfu's attractive capital, Corfu Town, the resort runs along the coast road that winds among the cliffs and sheltered bays.
Paleokastritsa is a hilly place full of twists and turns and unexpected views able to amaze even the most demanding customer.
PALEOKASTRITSA resort area is on the west coast of Corfu island (about 16 miles/26km from Corfu Town) and consists of six beautiful coves with sandy beaches, surrounded by green forests and olive trees. Local tavernas are renowned for serving up the town’s delicious lobster catches. There is a monastery, dating from 1228, on the promontory about a mile from the beach. A medieval castle, Angelokastro, overlooks the area, sited on a hilltop which can be reached by a very scenic drive via the village of Lakones, or on foot, though the walk is arduous
The beauty of
Paleokastritsa’s scenery is magic especially during the summer,when the area is filled with visitors from all around the world.
Paleokastritsa beach ,famous for its clear water and striking blue-green colours,is attracting annually thousands of visitors.The natural scenery of the area,with the rocks provide great points for diving for the lovers of the kind. Apart from the natural beauty of
Paleokastritsa you will find that this part of the island is the most developed one with a variety of tavernas and accommodation hotel resorts scattered around the area ,offering you all the facilities that you may think of Paleokastritsa walks are up to the promontory farthest north to find the charming Theotokos monastery, the 13th century Venetian Castrizza San Angelo, and to the hills beyond. You can reach
Agios Georgios with its enormous beach by water-taxi. Don’t hesitate to visit Lakones and other hillside villages, where you will find quiet traditional Corfu charm and memorable country travernas.
Paleokastritsa's location is best suited to people who wish to
walk or explore some of the most dramatic parts of the island.
Paleokastrista is a well organised resort so you can do a
few things
from here like
watersports & boat trips. The resort will offer you
mixed nightlife, ranging from romantic quiet bars on the water’s edge to disco bars open until the early hours. Due to the mountainous nature of Paleokastritsa village most of the accommodation here does not have swimming pools and
is not suitable for the less mobile. The area gets
crowded with day-trippers, especially in July & August. Shopping in
Paleokastritsa is limited to a few mini-markets and tourist shops. However if you venture up to the old monastery on the edge of the bay you will be pleasantly surprised by the many hand crafted gifts in its little souvenir shop.
