Corfu Paleokastritsa beach

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Paleokastritsa Corfu: Paleokastritsa is arguably the most famous picturesque village of the island of Corfu located 23 km northwest of Corfu Town. The word Paleokastritsa literally means old fortress, witnessing the existence of such a castle on the rocky cave where now stands the Monastery of the Virgin.

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Paleokastritsa offers a plethora of local taverns overlooking the blue bay and six sandy and pebbled beaches which are scattered all around the area. Those beaches are surrounded by olive tree forests creating dramatic yet beautiful scenery.

This cosmopolitan resort stretches along a coastal road around stunning bays and a picturesque harbor where the excursion boats depart for the nearby and isolated beaches. The settlement itself retains its traditional charm and character whereas today it is considered one of the main tourist attractions in Corfu displaying a great number of hotels, bars and restaurant. At the end of the road, right after the main harbor is the Monastery of the Virgin that dominates the village. The monastery hosts an interesting collection of post-Byzantine icons, books and other objects.

The main beach of Paleokastritsa is quite small but extremely known for its cold waters and delightful environment. It is considered one of the best beaches on the Greek islands. It is surrounded by many bars and taverns therefore it is rarely quiet during the day. The area offers some excellent sea views.

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How to get to Paleokastritsa beach

There are many different ways to get to Paleokastritsa from any location on the island.
Airport to Paleokastritsa: 24 km / 14.9 miles | New Port to Paleokastritsa: 21.7 km / 13.4 miles | Corfu Town to Paleokastritsa: 23 km / 14.2 miles

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Corfu transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the airport, port or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 26610 39911, 0030 694 5452 338, 0030 697 3372 289 or book your taxi online.

Car rental: Τhere’s the option of renting a car in Corfu with as little as 12 euros per day and pick it up directly from the airport, port or your hotel. Using a car rental allows visitors to discover Paleokastritsa and many other places of interest in Corfu at their own pace.

By Public transfers: The central bus station of the island is located at Corfu Town. There are several buses from Corfu Town to Paleokastritsa during the day. Consider that time schedules might change according to the season. Check the official timetables here.
From Airport to Paleokastritsa: There’s a bus station outside the airport building. There are several buses from the airport to Corfu Town during the day. From Corfu Town, visitors should follow the route Town > Paleokastritsa. Check the official timetables of the route Airport > Corfu Town here.
From New Port to Paleokastritsa: There’s a bus station at the port. There are several buses from the port to Corfu Town during the day. From Corfu Town, visitors should follow the route Town > Paleokastritsa. Check the official timetables of the route Port > Corfu Town here.
Tip: Since buses don’t always stop in every scheduled stop of their itinerary, our advice to visitors is to inform the driver about their final destination, so that he makes a stop there.

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Akrotiri Beach

4 stars

Recommended for: Family

Akrotiri beach hotel is found in one of the most popular and beautiful resorts in Corfu. The complex offers a breathtaking sea view and features a large infinity pool. Guests can have a delicious dinner at the dinning room, relax at the cozy lounge room with the satellite TV or enjoy a rich buffet ...

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Paleo ArtNouveau

4 stars

CNic Paleo ArtNouveau is a beautiful classical four star hotel that has been renovated in three sections the past years. Enjoying the privileged location of Paleokastritsa in the most well known area of Corfu, CNic Paleo ArtNouveau is one of the most well known hotels on the island. During your ...

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Fundana

4 keys

Fundana villas, a restored 17th century mansion, are located a few minutes away from the famous Paleokastritsa beach in Corfu. All villas are fully furnished with equipped kitchenette, luxury bathroom and balcony or garden. Guests can visit the traditional olive press, taste local dishes at the ...

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Best of Corfu Private Minibus Tour

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Discover the best of Corfu on a private tour by luxury minibus for up to 15 people. See highlights such as the Achilleion Palace, Paleokastritsa Beach and the sights of Corfu city center.

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anniawe34kl 10 Aug 2009

Take boats to remote beaches

Paleokastritsa of Corfu is absolutely gorgeous. We spent 4 glorious days there swimming in breathtakingly crystal clear waters and visiting secluded and beautiful beaches. Our hotel, the Akrotiri Beach Hotel, provided good accommodation and our room overlooked a beautiful bay. Only one bad thing, but I don't think it is a fault of the hotel: a couple of mornings we had no running water in the hotel, so water supply to the island seems to be lacking. For a tourist area this was unexpected.

There was a great supply of good restaurants and the area is within an easy drive (20 minutes) from CorfuTown. We ate out at different restaurants every night and the food and service was excellent everywhere we went. Recommended restaurants in the Paleokastritsa area include Nereidis (which included a greek fire dancing show), Nausica Restaurant and Limani Restaurant located near the Glass Bottom Boat pick up wharf. The local food was wonderful, we enjoyed white bread, grilled/baked fetta, stuffed tomatoes, moussaka and heaps of other Greek delights.

Take a taxi boat service and go to Paradise Beach. You will probably be the only ones there, so you will have the whole beautiful beach to yourselves. The beach at the end of the road at Paleokastritsa is also nice, at the point where you can hire paddleboats. Water at both beaches was amazing.
luca29 16 Dec 2008

The most popular tourist spot

Paleokastritsa is the most popular tourist spot on Corfu, probably thanks to its delightful landscape and the clean beach. The beach may get cold some days but it is a great place to lay down on the pebbles and enjoy a day in the sun. Apart from swimming, Paleokastritsa is also famous for its Monastery on top of a hill. Just outside the monastery, there is a balcony with a canon from where you can take great photos.

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General information

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Akrotiri Beach

Paleo ArtNouveau

Fundana

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