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Corfu Villages: Petriti village in Corfu
Corfu Petriti 01 Petriti Corfu:The charming village of Petriti is idyllically located on the eastern coast of Corfu. Adjoining the Petriti village are Lefkimni and Boukari , both very tourist friendly. Petriti village is more of a fisherman’s village.

There are a few small harbors and the colorful sight of boats docked in the harbor makes for a kaleidoscopic vignette. Although the village of Petriti has witnessed the phenomenon of mass tourism, it still retains its old charm.
 
The village has gained immense popularity among the international tourists provides all kinds of contemporary tourist amenities to meet the exacting needs of today’s global traveler. From shops to happening bars and taverns, the Petriti village is all geared up to welcome each and every visitor.

The best time for sight seeing in Petriti is early morning or in the evening. At these moments, you will come across fisherman busy with their work. Petriti village is sparsely populated with just 700 permanent residents. In ancient times this village was popularly referred to as “Egrypos”. The word “Egrypos” is derived from the Greek word “Evrous” that literally means a good river.

Petriti village is particularly a very attractive destination for families and couples who find the tranquil village atmosphere to their liking. Even though the village ranks very high on the list of most preferred villages in Corfu, it has somehow retained much of its traditional glory which is further accentuated by the warm and friendly attitude of the locals.

Since the Petriti village is set in the midst of a lush green forest cover, there are numerous interesting walks that can be undertaken. Also worth visiting is the high altitude village of Korakades which is conspicuous by its magnificent church. The church prides itself for its priceless icons. The church itself with its bewitching icons, murals, and wall paintings that adore the parapets.

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