Day Trips from Paleokastritsa

Paleokastritsa is the perfect place for you to explore in your car hire. Sixteen miles in the north west of Corfu Town is a small paradise called Paleokastritsa. This is one of the most beautiful villages of Corfu is one of the major tourist attractions of Greece. This renowned village offers an outstanding panorama plus fantastic beaches.

This is place of hills, with a winding road located among wonderful cliffs and sheltered bays. When you are driving a Corfu hire car, you will surely enjoy the trip, taking numerous stops because the scenery will definitely have you be engrossed. Other than the cliffs that you will see, you will also pass trough numerous olive groves and citrus orchards.

When you get into Paleokastritsa with your rental car, you have various choices in activities that you can do. There are six marvelous beaches where you can take a swim. These are all white sand beaches with cool crystal blue water. Other than that, these also offer wonderful sceneries when you just want to go there for sunbathing. Either you go there for a swim or a walk, it will surely be a pleasant activity.

After some time in the beach, drive your Corfu car hire into the Monastery. The Monastery, built in the thirteenth century is a modern building which is the perfect example of Greek architecture. Inside the building is a museum where the valuable relics of the Monastery are located. Outside the monastery is a breathtaking view of olive trees and other wild trees that face the deep blue sea. Be sure to bring your cameras to take photographs of this superb scenery.

Just near Paleokastritsa, you can drive your hire car to the village of Krini. You can find souvenir shops and small taverns here. After buying what you need, then drive your rental car further into the famous Castle of Anglokastro. This is a castle that was built on a steep and rocky terrain. You can enjoy the view of the whole island here. Located north of Paleokastritsa is the village of Lakones. You can also witness here majestic panoramas.

Near Paleokastritsa is the well-known palace of the Empress Elizabeth of Austria, the Achillion. It is just a few minutes drive with your car hire from Paleokastritsa. This is decorated with paintings and statues, adding up to the glory of the palace’s design. A statue of Achilles is found at the backyard. It depicts the hero dying, where its pain reflects the Empress’ sensitivity.

Paleokastritsa is a place that is simply beautiful with its fantastic beaches and its magnificent panoramas that one will surely return after a visit. It is simply a paradise.