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 Corfu has so much more to
offer! by 36waterfalls
Walking away from the area was the best thing I did on Corfu! Minutes later I found this lovely Donkey to agree with me!
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If you like all facets of touristic spots, Ipsos and Pirgi are the places to be! It's one of the most developed touristic settlements on the island. The beach between Ipsos and Pirgi is 1,5 kilometers long and is also known as Christo Mili (Golden Mile), which is very representative. The beach stretches along the roadside and gently curves at the harbour end. It's set against the dramatic backdrop of the hills of the north east of Corfu on the left and to you right accross the sea to Corfu Town. Sea sport instructors, diving, bars and restaurants, hotels and camping-sites are spread out throughout the beach, satisfying every taste.
When we talked to a local man he told us that it's changing a bit. Especially Ipsos was known as a party resort. You'll find romantic couples and parents with teenagers - who prefer the busier bars and clubs. It's still a very lively resort and the discos and bars will remain, but on the far side of the beach at Pirgi near the harbour it is quieter. Besides that the village behind the main road has some culture to offer and is less hectic.
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Villages of Ipsos and Pirgi
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Situated at the north side of the island. It is a 18 km drive from the capital of Corfu, Corfu Town. Leave a Comment
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The gardens are one of the most beautiful spots on Corfu and offer a magnificent view over the island. They form a kind of outdoor museum as they are decorated with sculptures of exquisite artistry. The most important statues are, of course, “Achilles Dying” (created by the German sculptor Earnest Gustav Herter) and the really huge “Vanquisher Achilles”, which was created in 1909 by the German sculptor Goetz, ordered by Vilhem. We also had a walk towards the rear veranda with the statues of the Nine Muses and beautiful flowers. Scattered between beautifully decorated gardens and the fountains stand the beautiful statues of ancient Greek philosophers.
We can easily say that these imperial gardens on top of the hill provide a majestic view of the surrounding green hill crests and valleys as the Ionian sea gleams in the background.
Travel by footh (a nice walk from the beach) or by car. Try to avoid a bus trip. Whever you do this it will mean that you will arrive with a lot of people at the same time and have little moving space to explore the palace. We went to the palace just in between the arrival of two busses and were able to walk around in our own pace and take pictures without all those people on it :-)
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The palace of Achilleion, Gastouri.
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Situated at the south side of the island. It's a 10 km drive from the capital of Corfu, Corfu Town.
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Once we were back in Pirgi we walked the Christo Mili all the way to Ipsos. This main road runs through the shopping and disco strip, lining the inland side whilst the clear water and clean beach occupy the opposite side. It was around 10 o'clock in the morning and we noted that the area was still trying to wake up. Not too many people walking around, probably still sleeping after a strenous night out in the pubs and disco's. In Ipsos we visited the local church, which is a beautiful basilica with a central nave and two side aisles built in the 18 th century. We ended up in the old fishing harbour. The pier provided us a stunning view at the Christo Mili, with the mountain of Pantokrator in the background.
On our walk back to Pirgi we discussed the fact that an area like this is not what we are looking for during a holiday. For us this area is too much of a 'wall-to-wall burger joints and music bar" kind of place. We don't like to pick up a smutty t-shirt or a blown up plastic turtle. As we are more interested in what the island has to offer we went to the nearby former Venetian Naval base and the small, but extremely pictoresque island of Lazareto in the bay opposite of Gouvia. We guess that it's just a matter of taste?
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Villages of Ipsos and Pirgi
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Situated at the north side of the island. It is a 18 km drive from the capital of Corfu, Corfu Town. Leave a Comment
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 Sidari, Canal d'amour...one
more beauty on Corfu.. by spree4three
If you wanna party go to many other places on Corfu but it is a shame missing all the magnificence and diversity of this Island which is maybe the most beautiful and for sure the most diverse one...So many flowers, beaches, the old town and it's spianada...
I think you can chose an other place to party than Corfu, I am Stunt when seeing how many peeps get sucked into the Pink palace and for one week drink Ouzo and eat at set times, get drunk at nite and then miss the check out time the next day cause it is 10 am...and stay there,,, Too bad, please don't do this mistake...
At least I have warned you...
Then at least, if you stay there cause your guide book told you so, then try to take some days off and avoid their organised days and rent a scooter and visit some amazing sights close from where you are, as Paléiokastritsa, Pélékas and it's sunsets, Sidari, Kerkyra...
Don't get stucked at pink pal and get drunk all day, Greece is not about that all the time, it is way too rich and interesting......
If you want some fun in Corfu but at the same time not to be in s closed area with it's own stores, discos, etc...like the pink palace, then go to Ipsos, Dassia, or Gouvia. Then you will find all the drink *** and Ouzo you want, but no one will tell you when to eat, when to sleep and when to s*#t... Leave a Comment
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 The beautiful church
Pantokrator and its murals. by Jerelis
The first is Agios Merkourios with its frescos dating back to 1075, considered to be one of the most significant Byzantine monuments on Corfu. The second church is Pantokrator, where we admired the well-preserved murals which dated back till 1576.
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Villages of Ipsos and Pirgi
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The North of Corfu presents a different image of the island and is maybe the most beautiful part of it. The landscape is enchanting as it consists of a combination of rich green mountains and endless blue sea. It all makes a pleasing combination of beach, hills and mountains. The picturesque beaches of Roda and Acharavi are ideally located just off the main northern coastal road. The beach is quite long, approximately 5 kilometers.
We witnessed that the inhabitants still cling to their traditions and Greek hospitality is still a reality here. The entire area is also important mainly for archaeological reasons due to a burial ground that was unearthed there and is still being researched, because the archaeologists unfortunately were called away to a more impressive discovery elsewhere. But anyway, both Roda and Acharavi grew from a quiet fishing village into a pleasant resort, time to pay a visit!
Lay on the beach!
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The villages of Roda and Acharavi.
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Situated at the east side of the island. It's a 27 km drive from the capital of Corfu, Corfu Town. Leave a Comment
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The fast growing resort of Acharavi is nestled between the long, sandy beach and the hills. It is a beautiful location in the foothills of Mount Pantokrator, Corfu's highest peak standing at 914 meters. Acharavi is popular with those seeking a relatively uncomplecated resort where they can take it easy and relax. It has something for everybody and is also very important for the locals as it has a post office, dentist and doctors.
We were not particularly interested in these kinds of holiday resorts. Still we visited it just to see what's it all about. Therefore we walked all the way over the long sandy beach from Roda to Acharavi and had a nice cold beer in one of the many tavernas. The beach front trully has a string of bars and shops. Just to maintain our balance and satisfy our needs we also had a short visit to the more traditional parts of old Acharavi.Do keep in mind that whenever you want to escape the tourist activities that there are some excellent walking paths set in the hills, which are the more adventurous hikes.
Lay on the beach!
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The villages of Roda and Acharavi.
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Two beautiful villages, Roda and Acharavi, stand near the coast, both with amazing sandy beaches and a high level of tourism. Roda is definitely the tourist centre of the area with an abundance of shops. It has grown from a quiet fishing village into the tourist resort it is today, with its lazy sand-and-pebble beach and safe bathing. It's an easy place to chill out, but there are also watersports, pony trekking and excursions for those who can only take so much sunbathing and relaxation. By night, Roda has some seriously lively bars which stay open untill the early hours.
Besides all these tourists activity it is good to know that Doric temple dedicated to Apollo, dating from the 5th century BC, is located here. The finds from this historic site are displayed in the interesting Archaeological Museum in town. We also walked the main road of Roda and noticed just outside Acharavi the half-excavated remains of a Roman village. Just follow the signs to the Roman baths. We saw the lay out of Roman baths and learned that there was a whole village stretching back into the olive grove.
Lay on the beach!
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The villages of Roda and Acharavi.
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Situated at the east side of the island. It's a 27 km drive from the capital of Corfu, Corfu Town. Leave a Comment
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Achilleion was built between 1889 and 1891 and is a luxurious 3 storey building in Pompeian style with neo-classical elements, and is surrounded by verdant gardens decorated with excellent works of art. It was built by the Italian architect Kardilo on behalf of Elisabeth, Empress of Austria, better known as Sissi. It is situated near the village of Gastouri, where, in former times the mansion of the philosopher Petros Armenis Vrailas stood. It housed Corfu’s casino between 1962 and 1992 and it’s interior decoration with paintings and statues by the best artists of the period left us with an unparalleled impression.
We visited the Catholic chapel which is housed in the palace . The decoration of this chapel was of striking beauty. We also loved to see the old pictures, paintings, chairs and other objects that gave us a good impression how Sissi must have lived.
Travel by footh (a nice walk from the beach) or by car. Try to avoid a bus trip. Whenever you do this it will mean that you will arrive with a lot of people at the same time and have little moving space to explore the palace. We went to the palace just in between the arrival of two busses and were able to walk around in our own pace and take pictures without all those people on it :-)
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The palace of Achilleion, Gastouri.
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Situated at the south side of the island. It's a 10 km drive from the capital of Corfu, Corfu Town.
Visit the little villages of Pontikonissi or Benitzes, which are close-by. Leave a Comment
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