Admire the Most Iconic Sights of Corfu in One Day

At the entrance of the Halikiopoulos lagoon is located one of the most famous sights of Corfu, but also of the whole of Europe, which is none other than the much photographed Pontikonisi – Mouse Island. It’s name impresses even after so many years of fame. The area of Kanoni and Mouse Island has been for centuries a source of inspiration for many artists while at the same time there has been a scene in major productions of Greek and foreign cinema.

Holy Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna

This picturesque church was built in the 17th century and around 1980 it was abandoned by the last monk who lived there. This is a very small religious church with a two-storey bell tower that “floats” on the footbridge. It is worth mentioning that Mouse Island was a source of inspiration for the German artist Becklin to paint “The Island of the Dead”.

A unique place to start your day where will have the chance to watch planes landing and taking off right over your head, as Kanoni is located right next to the airport runway. Imagine how lovely pictures you are going to take and impress everyone one the social media.

The Monastery of Palaiokastritsa, one of the most well-known and famous places of Corfu, stands in Palaiokastritsa for many centuries. It dates back to the 13th century, when, according to tradition in the position that the monastery was built, the icon of Panagia (Virgin Mary) was founded. Today, proof of its age is the year 1228, which is engraved on the church gate, even though the rest of the edifices date back to the 18th century.

The church is of single aisled basilica rhythm with a wooden roof and it is considered a sample of the monastic architecture. A typical bell-tower of Ionian style is located in the courtyard. Priceless pictures of Byzantine and post-Byzantine period decorate the interior, while a sample of the wealth of the monastery one can also notice in the small museum that operates in its interior. In the museum of the Monastery of Palaiokastritsa you will also see a skeleton of a whale which is said to have killed a fisherman during the 19th century.

In the 19th century, during the British rule the monastery was used as a military hospital, while during the same period the road towards the Monastery of Palaiokastritsa was constructed.

The Monastery of Palaiokastritsa is situated at the top of the peninsula in Palaiokastritsa, in a position from where, the view towards the indented shores and Aggelokastro across is breathtaking. The road, until there, starts from the end of Palaiokastritsa beach and passes through the verdant nature of Corfu, with the tall cypress and olive trees.

The Old Russian cannon with the coat of arms of the Romanov, reminds people of the appearance of the Russians in the region, in 1799.

One of the most famous attractions in Corfu is the Paleokastritsa caves, each of them having a mystery around it. One of them has the name Nausika, the name of the daughter of the king of Corfu who saved Odysseus the king of Ithaca as Omiros and the Greek mythology describes. Enjoy this unique experience with us and we can surely say you that this unique environment with its crystal clear waters will get your mind blown off.

An amazing boat experience with transparent turquoise crystal waters in Paleokastritsa awaits you. A small boat will be moored for us to board without lines and explore the central west coast which is full of rock formations and small caves. Travel with us to this legendary area where there is another surprise… due to the small size of the boat we will go inside the caves.

The “Golden Orange”, this unique product growing solely on the island of Corfu, constitutes a tiny fruit which was brought to Corfu from the Far East over the last century. Its rich history will lead us about 150 years back to time, when an English nature lover and nobleman, named Charlie Merlin, visited Corfu, and inspired the locals cultivate this Japanize fruit.

We have planned to visit a kumquat processing workshop, in order to learn about the history of kumquat as well as which are the best kumquat recipes and the nutritional benefits of that fruit. Last but not least we will try the unique taste of this magical fruit in many different preparations such as the liquor, the marmalade and many more.

Last but not least we will see the profuction of the famous limoncello the drink of Dolce Vita that was first made in Greece by the Corfiots.

Homeland of “limoncello” is a part of southern Italy famous for its beauty, wildlife and luxury. This is the island where once dominated what we now call “dolce vita”, Capri, Italy. Its origins are said to have started around 1950 when a beautiful and fragrant garden in the center of the famous Capri was an inspiration for a housewife. The garden of the once house has been turned into one of the most popular restaurants on the island. One of Capri’s most regular guests was the Greek tycoon Aristotle Onassis. He used to visit Corfu Island and the Amalfi Coast in the summers with his wife Jackie Kennedy. It is known that the Greek business tycoon used to possess the Greek tycoon. During his summer vacations, the island of Corfu was a necessary stop for him.

So, it is said that the locals were once told the experience of tasting limoncello. Being an island with such a strong Venetian aura, the people of Corfu did not hesitate to experiment with its production, which had a very successful development.