Corfu Villages: Discover the beautiful
villages of Corfu Greece, Ionian
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Villages
The island of Corfu is known as one of the most beautiful islands of Greece. The island was ruled by many countries like France or the UK. Today many of the architecture styles of these countries can be seen on Corfu, Greece. The most beautiful town is Corfu Town but other villages are also jewels.
Location:
On the east coast of the island.
Description: Corfu Town, the capital of the island (Kerkyra in Greek), is one of the most beautiful and elegant towns in Greece. It distinguishes for its Venetian architecture and the two fortresses. Nearest
beach: Gouvia
Location: 26 kilometres northwest of Corfu Town Description:Paleokastritsa is the most tourist developed part of Corfu. Surrounded by lush greenery, Paleokastritsa has crystal beaches and many watersports centres. Nearest village: Paleokastritsa
Location:
25 kilometres south-west
of Corfu Town Description: This mountainous village gets its income mostly of agriculture. Located on the slopes of a hill, it provides gorgeous view to the sea and green slopes. Nearest
beach: Agios Gordios
Location:
13 kilometres south of Corfu Town Description: The picturesque fishing village of Benitses lays south of Corfu Town. In summer, it gets into a popular tourist resort. Nearest
beach: Benitses
Location:
East coast, north of Corfu town
Description: Gouvia and Dassia are two of the most popular tourist resorts of Corfu. They are located close to Corfu Town and surrounded by fine beaches. Nearest
beach: Gouvia
Location:
38 kilometres north of Corfu
Town Description: This small fishing village is dominated by a Roman fortress. Along the port, there are some delicious traditional taverns. Nearest
beach: Kassiopi
Location:
40 kilometres south
of Corfu Town Description: This is the second largest
village of the island
and its port is connected to the opposite coasts of mainland Greece. Nearest
beach: Lefkimi
Location: 36 kilometres north west
of Corfu Town Description: Sidari is one of the most popular tourist resorts of Corfu and it is close to Canal d' Amour, a cape of strange geological formation Nearest
beach: Canal d' Amour
Location:
On the centre of the west coast of the island
Description: The small village of Pelekas is quite busy in summer. Due to its central location, it isused as a starting point for excursions on the island. Pelekas is said to have the best sunset on Corfu. Nearest
beach: Pelekas
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