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SIGHTSEEING ON THE ISLAND OF CORFU
Paleokastritsa, 26 kilometres west of Corfu town, a miniature
earthly paradise with its crystal clear waters, enchanting coves
and lush greenery growing right up to the sea. Angelokastro,
near Paleokastritsa, a Byzantine fortress dating from the 13th
century.
Pelekas, 13 kilometres west of the town, a lovely village set
on a rocky hill, whose summit �according to the Corfiots say
- is the best place to watch the sun go down. Not far from Pelekas
in the Ropa Valley is situated Corfu's excellent golf course.
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Paleokastritsa |
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Kontogialos,
the beach near Pelekas |
Kanoni, 4 kilometres south of town is the most popular spot
on the island. Here a narrow causeway leads across the water
to the Monastery of Vlacherna and from there one can take a
caique to visit delightful Pondikonissi and its 13th century
church. Gastouri, a picturesque hill village, is the site of
the Achillion, the summer palace of the Empress Elizabeth of
Austria and the last Kaiser. The Palace has many beautiful gardens
ideal for a romantic walk. A part of it places an important
museum as well.
Other sights not to be missed include, on the east side of the
island Kassiopi, Ipsos, Dassia, Gouvia, Benitses, Moraitika
and Messongi.
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The Achillion, the palace of the Empress Elizabeth |
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Little river in Moraitika |
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The beach of Ypsos
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The beach of Dassia
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On its west side is the Lake Korission (Limni Korission),
the only lake on the island.
In the northern part of the island are the resorts of Sidari,
with its sandy beach, and Roda and Acharavi, whose beaches
are even longer.
From Sidari you can take a boat to the three picturesque offshore
islands of Erikoussa, Mathraki and Othoni. Their sheltered
anchorages
are ideal for swimming and sunbathing. But Corfu also has
another side: a vital traditional facet to its personality
still very much alive in the costumes of its village women and in
its local festivals. Fine examples of folk art and crafts are
displayed in shops all over the island: hand-woven textiles
and embroideries with intricate designs, objects of all kinds
carved out of olive wood, silver utensils and lovely
jewellery.
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The lake
Korission |
![](http://www.korfoe.net/nieuwefotos/sidari_groot_3.jpg)
Sidari |
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Roda
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Acharavi
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