Corfiot Northern Magic

First stop on this Shore Excursion is Paleokastritsa, which is one of the most beautiful places of Corfu Island. The Monastery of Virgin Mary is situated on a hill above the beach and is still inhabited by a community of monks. It features a small museum where a unique collection of Byzantine and Post Byzantine icons are housed. Explore the gardens and enjoy the tranquility of this magical place. Next stop is the village of Lakones, located 4 km away from Paleokastritsa, with an altitude of 182 m. It has preserved the old spirit with its stone houses from 18 and 19 century. Getting there climbing up the narrow and steep road, allows views of Paleokastritsa and its bays. Lakones with its surroundings is also known as Bella Vista, which boasts one of the top 10 views in Europe.Last stop is the lovely village Kassiopi, in the north east of Corfu. With the magnificent backdrop of Mount Pantokrator and hills covered with lush green plantations, you reach Kassiopi through narrow roads. Kassiopi harbour with it’s little square, is the focal point of the village. It has many café’s and restaurants, with fresh fish thanks to the local fisherman. Once there, you will feel in awe of the views out to sea, viewing the Albanian coast. This is an amazing place to end your Private Shore Excursion and relax with a coffee and amazing sea views!