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Corfu island, Greece. (Kerkyra is the second name).
1.

Before the trip, I carefully studied many reports, travel notes and impressions of the island.
Since everyone noted the strangely cold water in the seas of the north and west of Corfu, I decided to go to the east coast. I studied almost the entire layout of those places, chose what I liked more - comparative privacy, rugged landscape, good reviews about the hotel.
Choice - Nissaki beach. They never regretted it, but only everything confirmed the correctness of the choice.
Great place, excellent cuisine, quite decent rooms for an adequate price. It was especially touching how the chef went out to the public in the evenings and told about his dishes, sometimes even helping to put them on a plate. Cooking - really one of the best hotel rooms that we have ever met (considering, of course, that there was a buffet). Minus only one - paid sun loungers / umbrellas. But the price is moderate, something like 2.5 euros per set. Yes, and with our frequent trips to our native beach for 2 weeks, 5-6 days were lying around. The Germans and the British got their bearings in a funny way - there are sunbeds near the pool for free, so they ran early in the morning and took places there, from the pool to the sea at a stone's throw, however, most of them lay there by the pool all day ...
Car rental - at the hotel. Most often I take the Volkswagen Polo, the most successful car for rent. There were three of us, my son and my wife and I.
The island is small, you can travel around the entire coast. Moreover, as far as I found out, there is nothing special to do in the very south, dull sandy places, without relief and with a small number of settlements.
Another interesting is Mount Pantakrator, towering over the northern part of the island.
Well, the capital, the city of Corfu Town. Or Corfu town, both names are found.
So, the hotel and surroundings:
2. Nissaki beach. (on the right - Albania, it is visible from almost everywhere on the east coast)

3. Nissaki beach.

3. A place within walking distance south of Nissaki Beach:

We sit in the car, we go to Sidari. This is the north of the island, the water there, as we already know, is cool. Here the rocks are made of soft sandstone, the water washes away a bizarre coastline.
4. Sidari:

5. Sidari

6. Sidari:

7. Sidari, the so-called Channel of Love (a couple who crossed it together will never part, the legend says):

8. Sidari, Channel of Love:

There are many hotels, many people, but personally I would not want to stay here, the water is cool, muddy (due to the constant erosion of rocks, the water contains a lot of suspension). However, some people don't mind...
9. Sidari, rock relief:

10. Sidari:

11. Sidari:

12. The town and the beach of the same name Ipsos. In my opinion - not really, there the road goes a few meters from the water's edge, there is very little left on the beach, cars constantly drive past ...

13. Top of Mount Pantakrator:

14. View from Mount Pantakrator to the strait between Corfu and Albania:

Next, we go to the capital, it’s quite interesting there, two fortresses dominate the city - the Old and the New, between them is located Old city, with pedestrian streets, restaurants and street markets.
15. Corfu Town, south view from the Old Fortress:

16. Corfu Town, view from the Old Fortress:

17. Corfu town, streets of the old city:

18. Corfu Town, the Church of St. Spiridon (with a red dome). A highly revered saint not only in Greece, but also in Russia.

19. In the old city:

20. New fortress:

21. View from the walls of the New Fortress. The Old Fort is visible in the distance.

We are going to the west of the island. Here is the most famous and a nice place- Paleokastritsa. However, the water here is very cool, as in the north.
22. Paleokastritsa:

23. Paleokastritsa, view from the monastery of the Virgin:

24. Paleokastritsa, view from the monastery:

25. Paleokastritsa, rock Manki face (monkey muzzle). The joker guide explained that in America there is a rock with the faces of presidents, they say, we have too:

Being in Paleokastritsa, you should definitely take a boat trip, the places are amazing, grottoes, wild beaches, rocks.
26. Rocks near Paleokastritsa:

27. Paradise Beach. You can only get here by sea. People get off the boat, stay for a couple of hours, and return on the next:

28. Paradise Beach:

29. Paradise Beach:

30. Paleokastritsa, top view:

31. From Paleokastritsa we go to the north, a small pass, and we leave for the town of Agios Yorgos (Agios Georgios):

Here we stopped to swim, but the water is cold, and also the place is open - the wind, in general, quickly got out and drove on.
32. Just a piece of the coast:

33. Kalami, a place near Nissaki, a little north:

The next day we decided to continue our trips to the west of the island, this time to the south of Paleokastritsa.
34. Glyfada.

35. A hard-to-reach nudist beach near Glyfada:

36. Agios Gordis, the farthest point, where we arrived on this route:

37. Kommeno, this is the east. The chapel on the micro-peninsula is one of the symbols of Corfu.

38. North. The town of Kassiopi, a little away from it:

39. And a little further Cassiopi:

40. And finally - the moon over the island:

Summarizing. Corfu is a very interesting place, a lot of original, original, after a few years for some reason it is not perceived in memory as Greece (at least for me personally). The island has a certain halo of high prices, but in reality this is not entirely true. Those. prices may be more expensive than in mass places of mainland Greece, but lower, for example, than in Italy.
All in all, it's definitely worth spending a couple of weeks here.

Probably, in every city, and even more so if we are talking about a resort, there are their own "signature" places. It is by these sights that you can guess the place and make your impression of it. There are several such places on Corfu (or the island of Kerkyra, as the Greeks themselves call it). But the main calling card of this place is gorgeous beaches. In this article, you will discover best beaches Corfu.

Pebble beaches

For your convenience, we have divided the main beaches of Corfu into two categories: pebble and sand. Some beaches are pebbly and sandy, this will be discussed separately in the description.

Magnificent Paleokastritsa

If you decide to search the Internet for photos of the beaches of Corfu, the first place will probably be pictures of Cape Paleokastritsa. Many consider this cape the most colorful attraction of the island and strive to go there.

From the capital of the island of Kerkyra to Paleokastritsa you can get on the Green Bus (this is the name of the bus), a ticket costs a few euros. The journey will take about thirty minutes. Another way to admire the cape is to book a tour of Corfu, not a single tourist group passes by. However, in this case, it is unlikely that you will be able to plunge into the warm sea.

If you already go to the beach, then by all means take a mask and fins with you, because the water is the cleanest, and the underwater world is rich. Everything around is fragrant with the aromas of the Mediterranean.

Buses come straight to the central beach, there is also a pier. On it, locals offer a ride on a yacht or boat through the grottoes and caves. It seems that there are too many foreign tourists, but most do not make noise and observe the harmony of this place. Here you will find incredibly picturesque bays. In Paleokastritsa - the best beaches of Corfu, on the map you can find a city in the western part of the island.

Here the sand is mixed with pebbles. The entrance to the water is purely sandy, so special shoes are not needed. Be prepared that the June water will be cold, it is better to swim later. But at any time of the year, the turquoise transparent sea will not leave you indifferent!

Barbati - trendy beach

Barbati is a very clean pebble beach with clear water. From the shore you can see Albania, and if you sail away, a magnificent view of Mount Pantokrator will open. Everyone can rent sun loungers and umbrellas (there are always enough of them, the trestle beds are placed in several rows). There are places to eat on Barbati. You will find here both a shower and a restroom. Despite all the amenities, the place is not crowded. The only exceptions are weekends, when the Greeks also want to relax. If you get tired of the heat, you can walk along the olive grove that separates the coastline from residential complexes.

In general, Barbati is a “glamorous village”, the best place for parties where the cream of Greek society comes to relieve the load of fatigue. And if you are looking for beaches on the island of Corfu where you can also hang out, then you are here! Clubs are within walking distance, where you can get a beautiful tan and cool off with a delicious cocktail. If you love music, fun, and the smell of coffee in the air, then you're in the right place.

Modern Agios Gordios

Agios Gordios is comfortably located in the most beautiful bay of Corfu, which you can immediately recognize from the photo. Typical features of the beach are the characteristic rocky terrain and a small rock that seems to be looking out of the sea. This is the western coast of the island, and is traditionally considered European. There are very few Slavs in the village and by the sea.

Agios Gordios is civilized, there are many places to eat. There are taverns with delicious national cuisine. Moreover, in many coastal restaurants and bars, customers are offered free sunbeds. Even if you don't buy anything, the sunbeds are inexpensive. Two sun loungers with an umbrella cost from 5 euros per day.

If you are interested in where the sandy beaches are on Corfu, you will find a partial answer here. Agios Gordios is rather big, three kilometers long. There is sand on the shore, but the entrance to the sea is strewn with small pebbles. There are no sharp drops, the entry is smooth, and deep places start about 15 meters from the shore. If you search, you can stumble upon a wild beach with amazing fine sand not only on the coast, but also in the sea. In general, the place is ideal for relaxing, especially with small children.

Porto Timoni - when the mountains embrace the sea

Porto Timoni is a truly virgin place with lush vegetation and clear sea. In terms of beauty, this is the best beach in Corfu. public transport you won’t be able to get there: only by a rented car, by taxi or on your own two feet. Even if you go by car, on the way to the beach you still have to overcome the descent from the mountain (about a quarter of an hour), and, accordingly, you will have to climb back. We recommend bringing a change with you. But the views of Porto Timoni are worth all the effort. Therefore, when asked about the most beautiful beaches of Corfu, you will surely talk about Porto Timoni.

Before the descent, you can refresh yourself in a cafe, and forward to the gorgeous pebble coast. In order not to get lost, look at the signs and look for the inscription "Double beach" (double beach). In general, the title is not entirely true. In fact, there are three beaches, it’s just that it’s even more difficult to get to the third one than to the first two, so there are usually no people there.

Going to any of them, it is advisable to take a sun umbrella with you, because you will not find shade. The northern beach is windy, the water seems colder. But in the southern Porto Timoni there is no wind at all, so there are a lot of wasps. For those who do not want to climb mountains, there is an option to get to the beach by catamaran or boat.

Bataria - a beach with white stones

Bataria is cozy and clean, but the pebbles on it are large. Trestle beds and umbrellas are paid, almost all are laid out on stones. When entering the water, pebbles can cause trouble: pebbles can injure the legs, especially for babies. It is better to immediately purchase rubber shoes for swimming.

But the views are simply fantastic: azure water contrasts with white stones. Great views of nature! The photos come out great. However, there are also disadvantages.

The beach is small, there are a lot of people during the day. The sun loungers are uncomfortable, the umbrellas are old and sometimes broken. There is no restroom or shower. There is only a cafe where you can visit the toilet. But there are changing cabins on Bataria. But in terms of transport accessibility, there are no questions, there is parking above the beach.

Rovinia - the beauty of the wild

Rovinia beach is a small pebbly and rocky beach. Buses do not go here, but you can easily get there by car, boat (sea taxi) or on foot. Parking is available nearby. White pebbles, blue sea, enticing grottoes. The water is crystal clear, there is no algae, it's a sin not to snorkel and try to catch fish with your hands! The sea is deep.

A secluded place, but still it will not work to call it paradise. There is dirt and in terms of improvement there is something to complain about. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas. In addition, due to the fact that the beach is wild, there are no buoys and restrictions for boats. Everyone on a motor boat scurries along the coast. Sometimes this creates a danger: people are in the water, and a boat is sailing nearby. You never know how it might end.

Without instructions from the locals, Rovinia beach is difficult to find, because there are no signs. The road to the beach is picturesque in itself, running through olive groves. You can buy food on a small boat that brings snacks and drinks. They sell decent sandwiches, inexpensive beer and cold coffee.

Sandy beaches of Corfu

Those who do not like pebbles, but have chosen Corfu for their holidays, will find good sandy beaches on the island: noisy and secluded, popular and not crowded.

Agios Georgios - a secluded place to relax

This sandy beach is clean and large. There are inclusions of pebbles at the entrance to the water. There are usually few people here.

Employees of hotels, shops and tourist shops do not know Russian words at all. Our compatriots usually rest on the east coast, and we offer tours there.

You can get to Agios Georgios at any time of the day or night by taxi, in about twenty minutes. Corfu is full of serpentines and rocks, so if you have a phobia of heights, you may feel uncomfortable.

The entry into the sea is beautiful, but there can be waves in this part of the island. Although for many this is a plus. Of course, you can’t practice surfing, but you can ride the waves with small children. Dolphins swim by. For vacationers, they sometimes arrange their amazing performance.

The sea is shallow for the next ten meters, then the depth begins. You can always find a fresh water shower in sight to rinse off.

Uncrowded Gardenos

This beach is ideal for a break from the noise of popular places on the coast of Corfu. Locals and tourists who live nearby rest here. It is not one of those beaches that people go to from the other end of Corfu. Gardenas is huge, completely sandy - sand both on the shore and in the sea. The water is warmer than in Paleokastritsa.

If you go there by car, it is better to take umbrellas and blankets for lying with you. Umbrellas are conveniently stuck in the sand, it will be possible to save on rent. Open space, the wind walks almost always.

There are shops and restaurants in front of the entrance to the beach. There is a shower and changing room. You can see fish and other marine life in the water.

On the beach there is a small and simple restaurant with very affordable prices. You can order takeaway food and enjoy your food while looking at the sea from your lounger.

Mirtiotissa - don't be shy

A stunning beach, one of the best and most picturesque in all of Greece. The main part of Mirtiotissa is given to nudists. Get ready for it. The beach is modest, cozy, with a sandy gentle approach to the sea.

A feature of the beach was its secluded location: you can get here only by a rented car or moped. By the way, in order to go down to the sea, you will have to overcome a sharp descent, and a scooter with a weak motor may then not go upstairs. Umbrellas here are surprisingly free, they are handed out to everyone at the entrance, but you have to pay for the opportunity to lie on a sun lounger.

This is one of the prettiest resorts in Corfu with sandy beaches. There is a bar with drinks and snacks, and a restaurant along the way. Due to its specificity, tourists from Western Europe and representatives of sexual minorities often come to Mirtiotissa. However, there are many families with children.

Another wonderful beach is Paradise. It means "paradise beach". Tourists love it for its soft sand, convenient access to the sea and clear water. In addition, the beach is very exotic and secluded.

It is important that you cannot go there by land, you will have to get there only by sea.

If you are sailing on a boat, remember that it is forbidden to land on the shore. However, if there are no people on Paradise, an exception can be made.

According to the rules, you need to anchor at a distance of fifty meters and swim like Robinson Crusoe. This means that you won't be able to take anything with you. The best time to moor is early morning. A taxi boat will cost fifteen euros for each passenger, and renting the entire boat for the day will cost about 80 euros. Mooring is convenient, time can be planned as you like.

The left side of Paradise beach is more “civilized” and gentle: there are sun loungers and umbrellas. The right half is deserted, there are large stones in the sea. In general, the beach is long and generally pleasing to the eye, but if you want to explore the coast better, bring shoes for walking on the rocks. Sheer white cliffs, dense greenery, a long narrow strip of coastline - your heart will forever remain here!

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Marathias (Marathias)

Wide clean sandy beach with a pleasant entry into the sea. It is easily accessible by car or scooter. There are few tourists here, quiet and comfortable. Of the visitors, most of the Greeks, and almost no Slavs. Clear water with occasional small waves and wind. The depth near the coast is shallow, so Marathias is suitable for both small children and the elderly.

Huge space where you can play beach games or just sunbathe. Almost everyone praises the stunning "golden" sand on Marathias. There are plenty of bars and restaurants here. Relaxing music is often heard. All in all, a fantastic beach for all ages, safe for kids. A sunbed with an umbrella can be rented here for 3.

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We have listed the best beaches in Corfu for you. We hope that among them you will find one that will become your favorite place!

The beaches of Corfu are marked on the map in Russian.

Participants of the well-known travel program call Corfu a paradise island. Why? Just watch the video.

) - in the Ionian Sea is the second largest.
Despite a large number of interesting sights, the island has another feature that attracts tourists from all over the world - a large number of beautiful beaches.

Greek beaches, including the beaches of Corfu, are the best in all of Europe. Along the island there are a lot of beaches with a clean coast and water.

In every town of Corfu you can find an exotic bay, and the most modern hotels are located on the coast. The infrastructure of the island is very well developed, so the entertainment is varied, as well as water sports.

In the east of Corfu, a tourist can find many coves that are isolated.

And the trees approach the beach itself. This area is considered the busiest, it is here that the elite residential area Kommeno and the largest village of Dassia are located. It is noteworthy that the infrastructure here is the most developed.

Dasia
This is the place where you can find both sandy and pebble beach. They are well-groomed, well-equipped and comfortable. The beaches of Dassia are an ideal comfortable holiday for the whole family. Despite the fact that the prices are high, there is plenty of entertainment for all tastes. Restaurants, taverns, concerts, exciting water sports and other equally interesting entertainments include the village. It is also a great place for walkers. Dassia is located 11 km from the city of Corfu. And it is possible to get from the city on blue buses that run every 30 minutes. But, as a Corfu resident said: “It’s cheaper and easier to get to your desired vacation spot by car or taxi around the island.”
ipsos
Pebble beach, which is quite long. It is unlikely that you will be able to relax here with your family, as this is one of the most crowded resorts on the island. Lovers of bars, nightlife here is the place, they will not be bored. Ipsos is located 14 km from Corfu, near Dassia and Barbati.
Nissaki
Pebble beaches are located at a distance of 22 km from Corfu on the northeast coast at the foot of Pantokratoras mountain (Pantokrator). This "little island" is located on the road that leads to Kassiopi. For the quiet family vacation is the most ideal place.
Gouvia
The most inexpensive resort for active young people. In the past, there was a small fishing village here. Now there are picturesque pebble beaches, a small bay, trees that are very close to the water. There are also other campsites, restaurants and small hotels. The beach of Gouvia is located 8 km from the city of Corfu. You can get to it both by bus and by car.

Sandy beaches of Corfu

In addition to pebble beaches, there are a lot of sandy beaches in Corfu. In addition to pure white sand, the beaches are famous for their picturesque places and the cleanest sea. The terrain on the north coast of Corfu is flat, so the mountains are quite far away.

- is a resort that includes 6 beaches: Agia Triada, Ampelaki, Agios Petros, Agios Spyridon, Alipa, Lagrotta and Platakia. This resort is an ideal place for families with children and for diving.
  The former choose the beaches of Paleokastritsa because there is good sand and a gentle entrance to the sea. The latter prefer to rest in this resort because of the heavily indented edges of the coast, the many bays hidden from the waves and the colorful underwater world. Agios Spyridon can be called the only completely sandy beach on Paleokastritsa. The rest of the beaches are pebble or sand and pebble. It is convenient to get from Paleokastritsa, both to Corfu and to the beaches anywhere, the roads lead in different directions. The resort is located 25 km from the city of Corfu.
- Kalamaki (Apraos)- the most popular resort for tourists in Corfu. It is located 40 km from the island between Agios Spyridon and Kassiopi in the northern part. Kalamaki Beach is a sandy beach one and a half kilometers long and 33 meters wide. Due to its shallow depth, the beach is relevant for families with very young children. From Kassiopi you can get to this beach by cruise every morning. This beach has been awarded for its crystal clear beach and water with the Blue Flag awarded annually by the European Union.
- Rhoda- the beach from the city of Corfu is located 40 km, near the beaches of Acharavi and Sidari. Since the beach is shallow and sandy, families with children often rest here. The resort of Roda is considered the largest in the entire northern part of the island of Corfu. You can get there both by car and by bus.
- Acharavi is a resort that operates all year round. Its tourist area is very lively. Acharavi also includes Almiros beach, which is located 2 km away. The beaches are quite similar to each other. This is a sandy beach, taverns, sun loungers, which are located next to the beach. Green buses run regularly to Acharavi from Corfu. You can also get there by car.
- - This is another beach marked by the European Union as the cleanest. It is located from the city of Kerkyra, 16 km on west coast. The beach itself is located at the foot of the hill of the village of Pelekas. The beach strip is large both in length and width, with amazing beauty of green age-old trees and golden sand. The beach is loved by both couples and young people. The first pleasant factor here is the presence of clean and soft sand and shallow water, and the second is the annual Beach Party. You can fly to Glyfada directly from Moscow in 3.5 hours.
- - the beaches are located 20 km from the capital. These are villages that offer a gorgeous view of the sandy beach, 4 km long. On the coast of Moraitiki-Messonghi beach, clear water and secluded bays, clean sand. The beach is crowded, the infrastructure is very well developed. Recreation will be of interest to lovers of water sports. Near the beach, you can fish in the nearest river that flows into the sea. The river is a kind of border between the villages of Messonghi and Moraitika.
- Agios Georgios (Pagos)- the resort is located 30 km from Corfu. Here, even in summer, the water is cold in the sea. The beach itself is a sandy coastline of a fairly long size. The northern part of the beach is chosen by nudists. Here, as nowhere else, such an opportunity is provided to bask in the sun for 14 hours in a row. The breeze in the afternoon is a good companion for surfers. All types of active sports acceptable on the seas are relevant here. In addition to recreation for young people. Pagos Beach will also be interesting for families.
- Paradise Beach- one of the few beaches where it is impossible to get from the shore. To visit this beautiful beach, you need to hire a taxi-boat in the nearest Liapades or Paleokastritsa. Rocks of an unusual shape, white sand and solitude on a 1 km long beach are real paradise for tourists who want to be alone. The main thing is to arrange a return to the island with the boatman.
What to take with you to the beach?
Going to rest on the island of Corfu, there is no need to take special things with you.
The annual temperature averages 22°C.
This temperature is quite comfortable for tourists. In summer, the thermometer shows no higher than 32 ° C and no lower than 20 ° C.
Of the things most needed will be:
- Sunglasses, hat, jacket for night walks.
- But when packing your suitcase, pay attention to medications tailored to your needs. Medicines for heart and blood pressure problems may come in handy. Although it is quite possible to purchase all medicines on the spot, even without a prescription.
- Greece as a whole is a country where the wind can be quite strong and frequent. That is why for long excursions in Corfu you may need a moisturizer. It will prevent chapping and its consequences - peeling and redness. You can also put hygienic lipstick in the suitcase.
- Cosmetics for women will be rather superfluous, as they can “float”. A matting cream will be more practical.
- Sunscreen, the protection level of which is 30-35 units, will also come in handy before going to the beach.
- Family care cosmetics (creams, gels, scrubs, deodorants) can be omitted - you can buy them on the island. All at reasonable prices and excellent quality from natural ingredients, in particular from olive oil. Only shampoo or balm to soften hair can come in handy, as the water on the island is hard.
- There are a lot of mosquitoes on the island, it will be good to stock up on insect repellents. Although, as a local resident said: “Corfu has a humid subtropical climate, because of this there are a lot of mosquitoes. Funds from them can be bought on the spot or take with you. There are no midges on the island. But in September, wasps already appear during the grape harvest.”
What to take to Corfu for a child? The set of things for children is the same as for any other vacation at sea. Warm clothes, sunscreen and, of course, swimming gear can come in handy.
Remember that you should not take a lot of luggage to Corfu. Thus, you can restrict your movement. After all, in addition to the beautiful beaches on the island, there are a lot of architectural and natural attractions.
Even if you are not going to make excursions, believe that when you arrive at the place, you will certainly have such a desire.

This year we went on a summer vacation with the whole family with a 4-year-old daughter. The Greek island of Corfu was chosen for the holiday on the advice of my sister, who was here a year earlier.

This was my first trip to Europe, although before that I had visited 10 countries, but I had never faced a visa issue. And for the daughter it was the first trip abroad and the first flight.

Before the trip, I could not decide on a hotel for a very long time. For several weeks I read reviews on all sites, compared ratings, searched for the perfect combination that would take into account all my immodest requirements.

As a result, our choice fell on the area of Paleokastritsa on the Adriatic coast of the island. Hotel Akrotiri beach 4*. I think I will start my story with his description.

The hotel is located on the very cape of one of the rocks overlooking the sea. Therefore, each room offers a magnificent view of the sea surface, mountains and the beauty of the surrounding area. We were given a room on the fifth floor. Good size room. One large bed for us parents and a small bed for the child. There is a complete wardrobe with hangers and lots of drawers. There is a large mirror, table, bedside tables, ottoman, small refrigerator, TV. But most importantly, a large and beautiful balcony, which offers an absolutely stunning view of the beach, the bay, the port, the mountains and the immediate surroundings. The most unimaginable thing is the color of the water. It is simply impossible to take your eyes off. Every day we went out to the balcony and suffocated from the beauty that surrounds us. From the time of day, the landscape magically turns into paintings of the best galleries in the world. In the morning, thin rays of the sun begin to make their way to the beach. The waters of our bay are still dark, but the mountains are already turning from night boulders into bright green olive groves. In the afternoon, when the sun enters its zenith, the sea becomes incredibly turquoise. In Paleokastritsa, the sea is the cleanest. The waters are so transparent that we could see the stones at the bottom from the balcony of the fifth floor. Swimming is a pleasure. It seems that you are in the purest spring in the world. In the evening you can watch the sunset. The rays of the daylight will slowly descend over the neighboring cliff, the beach will slowly begin to empty, and luxury yachts will sail into the bay for the night. The balcony has become our favorite place in the room. In the heat, during a quiet hour, it is pleasant to admire the ideal beauty of the Adriatic Sea, the lush greenery of mountain groves, and breathe in the warm Greek air. At such moments you really feel that you are resting. You do not want to know any exact facts, reports on historical events, you just stand and look at the best creations of nature. Millions of working thoughts go out of my head. You are completely absorbed in the sky, the mountains and the splashing of the waves.

Paleokastritsa is the most beautiful area of Corfu. We traveled to many places on the island, and realized that we would never exchange our Paleokastritsa for something else.

The hotel has a swimming pool with panoramic sea views. It is very interesting to swim in the pool, lean on the side and watch the huge liners entering our bay. It is even more interesting to swim on the hotel's own beach, which is located right on the rock. If you get a room on the other side (not the one we had), you will admire the wild beach, enjoy the perfect silence and wonderful nature. After leaving through the lobby on the other side of the hotel, you find yourself on the eastern part of the cliff. Now down the narrow clumsy stairs. Here you need to be very careful. The staircase is carved right into the stone, and does not differ in a flat surface at all. There are small platforms filled with concrete. There are several sun loungers. Honestly, not the most sophisticated place. I think it would be nice for the hotel owners to somehow reconstruct and decorate their own beach. But swimming here is extremely unusual, a little scary, but incredibly interesting. It is very rare to visit such places. A staircase leads from the cliff to the sea. There are few steps, and we are already diving into the depths. One interest is swimming without a mask. It's a little extreme. Around you are steep cliffs, against which waves are beating, a vast expanse of the sea, the complete absence of the usual civilization. Boats and ships sail by. You can swim to the caves. But it is a completely different interest to dive with a mask. When I put my face under the water for the first time, I was somewhat horrified, and could not immediately control my fear. Diving from a rocky beach, I, of course, understood that it was deep here, but I had no idea that it was THAT deep. The bottom is so far away that it seems only experienced divers can swim here. But gradually you get used to the realization that under you there are an incredible many meters of free space filled with water, and you begin to examine the water surroundings. Here an old staircase is lying, here some pipes pass, here are huge bizarre stones, and here it even seems to be the entrance to a cave. But the most interesting thing is, of course, the fish. There are enough of them here. Let them be dim, and there is nothing unusual about them. But their whole flocks and families. They are incredibly interesting to watch, to consider their silvery scales, shimmering in the underwater rays. There are very large fish. Some even involuntarily imagine on the grill.

You can swim all day on the rocky beach. There are few people here. Silence. Complete unity with nature. And there is an opportunity to explore the depths of the sea. But we rarely went there with a small child. After all, I was scared, what can I say about my daughter. Nevertheless, we swam there several times with her. It was quite an adventure, as we descended these narrow stairs, as we plunged into the sea. It seems to me that our Arisha was the first and only child who mastered the rocky beach of the hotel.

Now back to the main beach. It is considered urban. But as a rule, only guests of the nearest hotels rest on it. Sunbeds and umbrellas are paid. But we have never used it, because. there is a lot of free space on the beach where you can lay out towels and blankets, take up a lot of space and sit comfortably. The beach consists of medium and small pebbles. It is often very painful to walk. Therefore, I advise crocs or coral slippers. The beach is quite calm. There are no merchants and touts. Also no noisy youth. Quite a lot of children, there are even babies. From Russia, people with families or aged rest here. But there are a lot of young people from Europe. Sometimes there are girls with a naked top. But grannies from Europe do not lag behind them and also demonstrate themselves with pleasure. One joy - this is quite rare.

There are showers and changing rooms on the beach. You can also rent a catamaran for 10 euros per hour.

A whole story is connected with the water temperature in Paleokastritsa. Even before leaving, I read that the water is very cold there, and did not believe the reviews a bit. But it turned out that the water is not just cold, but icy. And this is at the peak of the season in the second half of August. In general, the water temperature changes from day to day. And during our vacation, we learned to pre-determine the temperature for the next day, and in the morning from the balcony, one glance at the sea, we understood what to prepare for.

When we arrived, we immediately rushed into the sea. I wanted to swim and splash so much that they didn’t pay much attention to the temperature. Then a gradual addiction to cold water began, and we entered without fear. I don’t want to scare anyone, and we didn’t have a thermometer with us, but it seemed that the warmest thing that was during our 14 days was plus 20. This is some kind of amazing phenomenon, but it is in our bay that the water is colder than wherever. On the rocky beach of the hotel, the water is much warmer. And on an ordinary beach, well, straight ice from a spring. But after bathing, it feels incredibly pleasant. You feel rejuvenated, hardened, accomplished a feat and gained health. If you swim and move all the time, you feel quite comfortable. I've always done a few swims. This is not a tropical sea for you. This is a resort for hardening.

There are also a lot of fish on the beach. So be sure to take a mask. We also had an underwater camera. I really liked to hunt for fish to get a beautiful shot. When you lower your head with a mask into the water for the first time, it brings your jaw together. Then it's easier. But despite all this, we would not exchange this icy, cleanest, most transparent water in the world for any other beach. The color of the sea is really divinely beautiful, and the transparency resembles a diamond. But we also had warm days. When the sea is rough, the currents bring very warm water into the bay. Here all the children are already jumping into the wave and floundering until the squeal of a pig in the coastal spray. Adults climb on the rocks near the shore and wait for the oncoming wave to create an incredible amount of splash to make it amazing nice pictures. On such days, the beach is half flooded, and there are noticeably fewer places for spreading towels. Accustomed to the cold, we go into the sea with a quick step, and swim in the already comfortably warm water. But this warmth has a significant disadvantage. Warm currents bring a lot of marine debris, black algae near the shore, muddy at depth. You can’t swim with a mask, you can’t see anything, and you no longer swim in a crystal-clear well, but in an ordinary sea. But if by the evening the waves begin to subside, and in the morning from the balcony you see the perfect expanse of the sea and the absolute transparency of the water, then this is a sign that you are unlikely to swim today. Arriving at the beach, you will feel that today there is a minimum plus in the sea. Going to the ankle, bring the legs together. Rare daredevils reach at least waist-deep into the water. I overcame myself, swam my usual distance. But it is SO cold, insanely cold. It seems that in a moment a thin crust of ice will begin to form around you, you will look around, and it is already winter around you and you are in Iceland. Somewhere in the mountains there are geysers, and you are in a hole in the ice. But when the icy knowledge leaves you, and you are back on the shore, you feel like a hero. True, you will no longer want to climb into the water on this day. On the very last day before departure, we were very lucky. The sea brought the biggest waves in all our two weeks. We swam in the warm sea and frolicked in high waves. The daughter was overjoyed. But despite all my terrible stories, I advise everyone to go to Paleokastritsa beach. Maybe you will be lucky and the sea will become warmer, or maybe you will feel the cold beauty of the crystal turquoise of the Adriatic.

Let's move on to food. We had breakfast and dinner at the hotel. The breakfast is quite modest and does not change from day to day. These are bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs or scrambled eggs, cereal, milk, jams, sausage, cheese, tomatoes, olives, peaches and pineapples in syrup, honey, Greek yogurt, some pastries (muffins and croissants), juices from the machine, coffee from the coffee machine, tea. Sometimes some fruit. The selection isn't great, but we didn't complain. Always ate. The atmosphere in the morning is very pleasant. Calm. Everyone smiles. The sun rises. After breakfast, it's nice to step out onto the veranda. Admire the sun glare on the sea and play with local cats.

Dinner menu. It always hangs in the elevator in the morning. Those. you immediately know what you will eat in the evening. Usually this is the first course, then a salad, then hot (there is a choice here) and dessert. For example, the first course is mushroom soup, the second course is a spinach pie, and for a hot choice: turkey, lamb, chicken, meat balls or an omelet with cheese. Or, for example, another dinner: rice-stuffed tomato, green salad and lamb. Sometimes a full meal is a set of various Greek appetizers and sauces. The hot dish is sometimes served with shish kebab or lula. Sometimes there are national Greek dishes. For example, moussaka casserole. The dessert menu is very large. Fruits, watermelon, melon, ice cream, mousses and creams, baklava, halva, pies. Drinks are charged separately. For three of us, we usually got about 10 euros. A glass of orange juice costs 3 euros. But a jug of wine 5 euros.

As a result, the dinner turns out to be very extensive and dense. It's almost impossible to eat everything. We took only two sets of menus, and the three of us ate well. On the first dinner, we still did not understand the system, in the end we scored everything, ate terribly, and already could not take dessert. But our waitress was so imbued with us, apparently realizing that we were the first day, she collected a whole tray of fruit for us and handed it to the room. This is how we met Katerina. My daughter could not have breakfast or dinner without her. We constantly talked, always sat only at those tables that she serves. And when they left, they couldn’t hold back their tears, they hugged and kissed like best friends.
At dinner you meet a man of respectable age. Escorts to the table, gives out the menu, writes down the order. Then the waitresses run with huge trays and deliver orders to everyone. Performances almost every evening. Sometimes Greek music, sometimes world famous hits, sometimes local popular songs. After dinner, the musicians go to the bar, which was under our windows. And we listened to evening concerts from the balcony. My daughter liked the music so much that she forbade us to close the balcony at night, because. I loved falling asleep to a song.

We had lunch in some nearby tavern, or bought food in a store. There are many taverns in the area. All are delicious and priced about the same. There are also Russian hosts. Our favorite is the cafe right on our beach. It's called Poseidon. In the first days of our arrival, we went there only late in the evening after dinner at our hotel, when we walked before going to bed. We went there just to drink tea and listen to the sound of the waves. Immediately liked the attitude towards us. Despite the fact that we ordered only 2 mugs of tea, we were always greeted warmly, smiled, and our daughter was given a huge amount of all sorts of decorations for cocktails and small sweets. Then they started walking during the day. My daughter really liked the playground in this cafe. The site is small. It has sand, a swing, a house, a table, chairs, a set of plates. There are always children there, and it was interesting for her to play. While we were waiting for the order, Arina had fun with the children. Poseidon has incredibly delicious milkshakes. We ordered several different items at once. You can choose several types of ice cream and get unusual combinations. They also serve delicious Greek salad. And it's cheaper here than anywhere else. Only 5 euros. I rediscovered this salad. At first I did not even want to try, because In Russia, I don't really like him. But when I tried the salad in his homeland, I realized that our Russian Greek has nothing to do with the salad that is prepared in Greece. I loved it so much that I ran to eat it every day. An amazingly tasty combination of vegetables and cheese, without oil and salt. I bought a real Greek feta in duty free, and on the very first dinner after my arrival I cooked a Greek salad at home, exactly the same as we ate in Poseidon. Other dishes in this cafe are also very tasty. You can try the national Greek dish - saganaki. It's fried cheese soaked in beer. We ordered grilled octopus, seafood kebab, pasta. Everything is very delicious. I recommend this cafe and everyone else in the area too. But we always went to Poseidon, because. Daughter loved the playground. And when we asked where we were going to have lunch. Arina shouted cheerfully: only to Poseidon.

In the evenings we went out for a walk outside the hotel. The roads are very narrow and there are no sidewalks. You have to go straight along the road with cars, although in the evening the traffic is already small, but walking is not very pleasant and not safe. But nevertheless, you can look into souvenir shops or a grocery store. If you walk a little further down the street, the road will become wider and a sidewalk will appear. Although you won't find anything particularly interesting on the street. If you go up the road from the hotel, you can find a small observation deck on one of the coves.
But you can stay in the hotel, exit the dining room to the balcony and enjoy a quiet night. Go down to the rocky beach, watch the moon, play on the veranda with cats, chat with hotel guests. And you can come to a regular beach, lay out a blanket and leave the pebbles in the sea. There is a spotlight there. Small fish swim into the light in whole flocks and splash right on the shore. This is a very nice end to the evening. Around the atmosphere of complete peace, gentle splash of the sea, warm evening air, and in the sky a myriad of stars.
You can write a whole story about the stars of Corfu. There are so many of them that it seems impossible to count them and put them on one map. The constellations are very bright. The whole black night is dotted with a huge number of white shining dots. The first days we just admired the light of other planets, but then we downloaded a map of the starry sky and began to study the constellations. And they saw with their own eyes that the sky can really be divided into parts, and the stars can be connected into constellations. You can find an order for these clusters of luminous dots, come up with names and meet with them every evening. Although it is unrealistic to realize how far they are. It is hard to imagine that these are real planets, huge, dangerous, unknown. For us, they are like a scattering of sparkles, which are nice to admire after a wonderful day on vacation.

The climate in Corfu is very pleasant. It's really hot only at the height of the day, but closer to 12 we always left the beach for a quiet hour. And they returned already when the sun began to sink a little towards the horizon. We never turned on the air conditioner in our room. Always opened the balcony, and that was quite enough. At night, a mosquito net is stretched on the balcony. Therefore, we always breathed fresh sea air.

At the beginning of our vacation, one day after lunch, we went to explore the surrounding area. And we decided to walk to the main attraction of Paleokastritsa - the monastery of the Virgin Mary. The walk was amazing. It takes about an hour to walk from our hotel to the monastery. And at the very end you need to climb the mountain. In the course of the walk, we saw many small hotels, houses that the owners rent out for the summer, restaurants, shops, souvenir shops. We got to the city beach. A lot of people. The beach at our hotel seemed much more comfortable to us. If you go a little deeper from the mountain on which the monastery stands, you can find another beach. It is much more picturesque. The water is warmer and has a beautiful green color, rich sapphire-emerald. Like a tropical island. But there is no time to admire nature, we are waiting for the ascent to the monastery. The daughter rubbed her legs. We carry it on our shoulders. Like donkeys we slowly climb up the winding road. Be careful when cornering, keep a close eye on cars and buses. There is no more walking trail. But the climb is not so high, with small stops in a few minutes we are already there.

The monastery is quite small, but very cozy. Everything is painted in warm yellow. Flowers and plants are everywhere. The buildings are covered with weeds. Lots of cats and kittens. You can go inside, light candles, venerate the icons. Right at the entrance to the monastery there is an observation deck with a cannon. If you go even higher, you can see the monastery economy. Fences with geese of different breeds. At the very end of the road there will be a cliff on which stands the Greek flag.

Also on one of the first days we rented a catamaran on our beach. It costs 10 euros per hour, or 25 euros for three hours. There is very little to see in an hour. We only managed to get out of our bay, look at our rock, the top of which resembles a monkey's head, and sail to the Blue Eye Cave. This is the most popular place among tourists. Countless boats come here every day. Absolutely everyone is taken to this cave. But tourists are simply shown that there is a cave here. They swim a little inside, see a beautiful light inside and swim away. The entire inspection is a couple of minutes. We dived into the cave with a mask. Such beauty is simply impossible to describe in words. At the entrance to the cave a huge number of fish. Whole shoals seemed to be suspended in the air. They stand motionless by the rocks, swaying on the waves. The cave is overgrown with algae, in some places there are interesting ones, for example, red ones. Under the water there is a special "window", if you dive into it, you can find yourself in a cave from under the water. Rays of light fall into this hole, millions of bubbles in it turn into a cycle. The cave itself is shallow, you can stand on the rocks. It would be possible to swim there for a long time, looking at the motionless fish and the cave itself, if not for the huge number of boats that literally stand in line. But our hour is up, it's time to return the catamaran. This trip, although short, was very interesting. We decided that it would be nice to take a boat and explore all the surroundings in more detail. It was nice to swim from a catamaran in the open sea, to realize that just a couple of meters from the hotel there is a very interesting sight, and just pedal.

We traveled from tour operator Kanoulas travel. He specializes only in Corfu and the nearest islands. Our guide was at the hotel every day. She conducted detailed and detailed conversations with all groups, she can answer any question and help solve any problem.

We thought about excursions for a long time, and in the end we decided on a long trip to the continent in Meteora.
The tour starts with arrival at the port of Corfu. The place is not the cleanest and most beautiful in the city, but we did not stay there for a long time. We were immediately sent to a huge ferry. Several buses fit inside the ferry, including ours. Also a lot of cars. There were not many passengers. Everyone found a place. The ferry has several decks. There is a closed space. There is a cafe, a toilet, TVs and air conditioners. Most of the seats are on open decks. In the sun, of course, it is very hot, but you can find a place in the shade and admire the views of Corfu from the sea. You will see a new fortress, huge liners, a distant city, neighboring islands on the horizon, blinding sun glare on the water surface. The sea journey is 1.5 hours. On the ferry you feel quite comfortable. Lots of space and space. You can just stroll along the decks, looking at new horizons, and watching how Corfu disappears in the morning foggy haze. You can make new friends. Some people bring their dogs with them. You can look at the cars standing on the lower deck. In fact, our daughter did all this.

Time flew by quickly, and now we are in the port of Igoumenitsa. We all unloaded, waiting for the departure of our bus from the ferry. We sit down in our seats and drive to Kalambaka. The trip is quite long - about 2 hours. But all the way the guide talks about Greece, about its history and the current situation in the country. From the window of the bus you observe landscapes unusual for Corfu. The area is quite hilly. Small mountains overgrown with trees. On the plains you can see pastures, small vegetable gardens, villages, meadows, shrubs. You feel like you're in an old movie. It seems that there is no Internet, skyscrapers and incredible achievements of science yet. But here is our first stop at the icon shop. We are greeted with juice and Turkish delight. And they spend a short tour, talking about local icon painters. Then everyone is given time to choose icons. Prices are quite high, but everyone can find something suitable for themselves. I think it's definitely worth buying an icon here. Few people manage to visit such a pilgrimage tour to Meteora, and they are considered the second holy place in Greece after Mount Athos. Then we are taken to lunch. Prices are moderate. Choice of several national Greek dishes, as well as soups and salads. Then we continue our trip to Meteora. Now we are only at their foot. But you can immediately see how unusual and amazing these mountains are. They are nothing like any mountains I have ever seen. The mountains are low, almost without vegetation. And they have a very unusual shape. They seem to have been molded by some magician. The stones are speckled with a bizarre pattern and many horizontal stripes. Something like candles. Fire performs such transformations with wax. The same with these mountains. As if they had once melted and fancifully flowed down, forming deposits, streams, ledges and depressions. This is a geological wonder of nature.
The first monastery is the monastery of St. Varlaam. 6 monks live here. We are told how the monasteries were supposedly built, they show us the mechanism by which the monks descended and ascended. It's very cozy inside. Very small spaces, but there is a small garden, flower beds, flowers, balconies. We put candles on, venerated the icons, wrote little notes. In Greece, in temples, all candles are placed in the sand. It is very convenient, even a child can light a candle and put it in the sand himself. All candles have no price. You yourself put as much money as you see fit and take the required number of candles.
Then we visit the observation deck, which offers a view of the entire Meteora Valley and five (six in total) monasteries. The observation deck is a flat rocky cliff, here you need to be very careful. But when you reach the edge, you will see an incredible panorama. Blocks of stone torn from each other stand on a flat plain. The bottom of the valley is overgrown with forest. And in the distance you can see a hilly ridge in a foggy haze. There is a very strong wind here. A lot of air and a huge space around. There are monasteries on the tops of some rocks. They all have red roofs. And it looks like they are there. They grew like mushroom caps. They seem completely impregnable, as if there is no way to them at all. They float in the air. Like castles in the air in fairy tales that fit on the clouds. Likewise, meteor monasteries fit on the very edge of the cliff. It is hard to believe that this is the work of man. This is certainly a great mystery and mystery of mankind, because. meteor monasteries are considered the eighth wonder of the world. When you stand on the edge of a cliff observation deck, then you succumb to two feelings at once. The first is admiration. You are surprised by the beauty of nature, mountains and unusual buildings of monks. And the second is fear. Incredible height and full feeling of flight.

Breathing in the wind, we begin the descent along the forest path to the convent. The path is quite shady, it is pleasant to walk along it and take a break from the sightseeing day.

Here we are in the convent. 16 nuns live here. There are more flowers here, there is a balcony with a beautiful view, there is a bridge and many stairs. We enter the temple, kiss the icons, put candles. And we go to the bus. He is waiting for us outside. Here you can also take very beautiful photos of the meteor valley. But ahead of us is a very tiring road to the port of Igoumenitsa. About three hours. The day was very hot. Plus 37 degrees. Everyone, of course, was very tired, because. had to overcome an uncountable number of steps to go up and down to the monasteries. The guide tells us a lot about modern Greece, then they show a thematic film. From fatigue, even sleep does not go, I want to feel the coolness of the sea as soon as possible.

The road from Igoumenitsa to Meteora and back is very good. This is a new federal highway. It starts to get dark, here we are already in the port. We board the ferry. We go to a cafe, we come to our senses a little. The sun is setting, but its bright rays fill all the cafes with orange light. Having finished our coffee, we go up to the deck. The ferry sails, and the sun is already completely down to the sea and goes to the mountains. The solar disk becomes the color of red-hot copper. The entire horizon and all the skies around are painted orange gold. The spectacle is simply incredible. Rare clouds like shiny candy wrappers. Such rich colors are hard to find anywhere. The sun has long since disappeared behind the mountain. But its rays are still visible on the entire horizon for a long time. The clouds are lit by the inner sun. The entire sky is bright orange and very resistant to the coming of night. This sunset is more like a theater of the heavenly body. Everyone gathered on the same deck, and from the auditorium watches how the daylight hours end. Birds fly away to roosting places, fishermen sail home with their catch, new islands and lands appear on both sides of the ferry. It's so interesting that you forget to turn around. And behind us already surrounds the black night. Dark and enveloping, in which neither a light nor a reflection is visible. But the moon is already rising, and now we are all chained to the lunar path. The long-awaited coolness is coming, a cold wind is already blowing from the sea. Everyone is dressed in warm sweatshirts with hoods, but still no one wants to leave the deck. Everyone is waiting for the lights of Kerkyra. Here we are in Corfu. Buses take us directly to the hotel. We don't have time for dinner. We have a little snack and go to bed. Rest from a long day spent on the Greek mainland. Dreams take us back to Meteor Valley. We soar above the bizarre mountains, peer into the hot haze of the horizon and feel the indescribable wind of the open plains.

Our next adventure in Corfu was renting a car for two days. We got a Seat Cordoba car. The rent was 130 euros for two days + 16 euros insurance + 6 euros child seat rental = 152 euros. And plus petrol. The machine went by no means new, but very battered. We immediately decided to go explore the island. Armed with cards, they sat behind the wheel. The first thing we decided to visit is, of course, the capital of Corfu - the city of Kerkyra or Corfu town.

The way to the city was found quite simply. It's hard to get lost. And now, literally half an hour later, we are already in Corfu. There are a lot of cars in the city. All the streets around are parked, from this they become even narrower. The whole city is a continuous traffic jam, the movement is very, very slow. In the city, we did not orient ourselves at all, but following the general flow, we ended up right in the center of all the sights. Those. exactly where you wanted. And the first thing we naturally went to the Church of St. Spyridon. The main place that everyone should visit in Corfu. We are also very lucky. The dates of our vacation coincided with the day of St. Spyridon. August 11 and 2 more days after this date are considered a big holiday. These days, the sarcophagus with the incorruptible relics of the saint stands all day within the reach of parishioners. On the advice of our guide, we decided to go on the last day of the holiday in order to avoid the largest crowds. But it was very difficult to park the car. Absolutely all parking spaces, as well as any roadsides and the smallest corners where you can leave the car, were already occupied. But having driven into the nearest yard, we were able to leave the car. We carefully photographed every corner of our courtyard and tried to remember the place of our parking lot in as much detail as possible.

When I got out of the car and looked around, I was just delighted. Kerkyra struck me to the core. It seemed to me that I was transported to the end of the 19th century or found myself on the set among the scenery. The city was built in the Venetian style. And it feels like nothing has been changed since it was built. Everything is old and destroyed under the influence of time. Here time can be seen and felt. One can imagine how each piece of plaster slowly fell off over the years, leaving a ragged mark. Like mold growing on the walls. Weeds appeared on the roofs, growing into entire shrubs. In some places, bricks peek out from under the finish. Doors fall off their hinges and barely stay in place. The bars on the windows rusted out years ago. The shutters have not been whitewashed for a long time. The balconies of that and look will fail. Clothes are being dried everywhere. This is a special spirit. Real local color. The imagination draws what it was beautiful, majestic and luxuriously decorated buildings. And sight shows what time has done to them.
Coming out of our courtyard, we immediately found ourselves on the embankment and saw the sea. It turned out that there is a city beach in Corfu. He is very popular with the locals. In the city, even with masks, lovers of the underwater world swim. Walking along the embankment, we got to the palace of St. Michael and George. This building now houses the Museum of Asian Art. This is a majestic building with columns, a monument and flower beds. But even here the bricks have already collapsed in places.

Go ahead. It's hot in the city. But fortunately, there are shady places, with well-groomed lawns and palm trees, as well as taps with drinking water. You can freshen up a little and move on. We get to Liston Street, having walked a little along the cafe, we already see the spire of St. Spyridon. The bell tower with a red "cap" can be seen from almost every place in Corfu, because. it is the tallest building in the city. A very narrow street leads to the church, full of souvenir shops. I liked everything and wanted to stop at every stall. But the day was approaching noon, and we had not yet completed our first goal. When we got to the church, we were a little confused. In our understanding, a church is a large detached building in an open space. But here we first saw candles on the street, then an icon and an entrance to an ordinary house. In a house no different from any other house on this street. But looking up, we saw a red spire and realized that we had reached the place we needed. Upon entering the church, we found a long line of pilgrims. The church is quite small. The ceiling is decorated with many paintings and gilded frames. The walls are upholstered in brown wood. The windows under the ceiling are covered with curtains. Chandeliers hang from above, flowers stand at the altar. The church has an amazing atmosphere. Very quiet, comfortable and peaceful. There are air conditioners inside, so waiting for your turn is pleasant and cool. There are chairs in the center. Children can sit and chat. We had to stand for a very long time, more than an hour. When our turn came, we saw St. Spyridon. He stood in a vertical sarcophagus. It is difficult to convey feelings when you see the imperishable relics of the saint. We kissed the red shoes, which are changed every year. Because they wear out wonderfully. It is believed that St. Spyridon walks the world and helps people. They say that when St. Spyridon leaves, his sarcophagus does not open. The monks use the same key, but it does not fit, and the sarcophagus remains closed until Spiridon himself returns. Therefore, we were very happy to visit such an unusual person who became the patron saint of the island.
Leaving the church, we visited a shop with icons. We bought for ourselves and all our relatives icons with St. Spyridon. It is easy to recognize him among all the saints. He is always depicted wearing a wicker conical cap.

Then we went for a walk around Kerkyra and its narrow streets. It was already lunch time, so we sat down at the first cafe we liked at a table right on the street. We ate, of course, delicious, but more expensive than anywhere else. Here they took us for sitting at the table, and for bread, and for sauce, in general, for everything that is possible. The bill turned out to be twice as much as we expected. Of course, we asked how it happened. But they kindly explained to us that this is how it is done throughout Greece, something like a tax for each person. Of course, we were surprised, because. We ate in many places and never had anything like it. But they didn’t swear, why spoil the mood on vacation. Moreover, it is unlikely that something can be argued, they clearly explain everything. The feeling remained unpleasant. Therefore, I do not advise eating in Corfu.

Then we went for souvenirs. Souvenirs here are much more diverse than in resort areas. And the prices are much lower. Therefore, I advise everyone to buy gifts here. Excellent magnets, quality cosmetics, summer clothes, local wines, fruit and vegetable stalls, paintings, bags and much, much more. In general, whatever your heart desires. All kinds of souvenirs, children's toys and grocery stores with local delights. Everything is for you. You can walk endlessly and buy everything.

Having finished shopping, we again returned to St. Spyridon, lit candles and went to Spianada Square, which is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.

The length of the square is about 600 meters, i.e. there is a place to walk. I can not say that there is some incredible beauty here. The area is more like a park. There are many lawns where you can relax. Trees with a dense lush crown create a thick shade. Under them it is very cool and pleasant to walk on a hot afternoon. There are toilets and fountains with drinking water. Most of all, we were struck by a huge cactus, probably 4 meters high. At home you can see such in pots, but here is such a giant.
Then we go out to the embankment, admire the seascape, pass by the old fortress and head to the car. We stayed in Kerkyra longer than we planned.

The next point of our excursion for today was the Achillion Palace. It is not very long to go from Kerkyra and it is not difficult at all. But the palace is located on a mountain, and a terrible mountain serpentine was waiting for us ahead. Here we fully felt the narrowness and steepness of the Greek roads. I have never seen such terrible blind 180-degree turns with a blank, even wall. It was so terrible that it is beyond words. I regretted not bringing a diaper with me. It is good that we climbed there already in the evening, and did not meet with a single sightseeing bus. And they bring everyone here. This place is also considered a must-see in Corfu. Having barely reached the top, we easily parked the car and went to the palace. Entrance cost as much as 7 euros for each adult. To say I didn't like it there is an understatement. Not only are they taking pictures of you at the entrance, but at the exit they are trying to sell you these photos. So also the palace itself is nothing interesting. It is small, inside the most ordinary furniture. There are several sculptures in the courtyard. And the two most important: Achilles the Triumphant and the dying Achilles. There are two parallel alleys entwined with ivy. Poor sea view, everything is hidden by trees. Maybe the Austrian Empress Sisi liked living here, but it is not at all clear why this place is considered such a landmark. Take any of the Moscow or Moscow region estates, then in comparison with them, Achilleion is more like a gatekeeper's house than a palace. Those who have been, for example, in Kuskovo, Achilleion cannot impress. There is nowhere to walk here, a very small courtyard. There is no unusual beauty here. Entrance costs decent money, with this money we could have lunch. I'm talking about the way up. Yes, and the exit on the other side. You have to walk along the road to get to the parking lot. Maybe someone will disagree with me, but Achillion is a waste of money and time.

But the day was already approaching evening, and we did not swim. Having descended from the mountain, we ended up in the village of Benitses. And seeing the nearest inscription "beach", they abandoned the car and rushed to the sea. Here we ended up on the other side of the island and swam in the Ionian Sea. The beach here is very unusual. Small pebbles, and instead of umbrellas there are huge reeds with which the entire coast is covered. The water is very warm, but also unusual. Directly hot parts of the water are mixed with ice jets. It creates a very strange effect. I didn't really like it, but everyone else loved it. Although it was so nice to take a swim after such a hot day in the city anyway. Having dried off a little on the beach, we hurried to the hotel, because it was already getting dark, and we did not want to wander in the dark along unfamiliar roads. But the hotel arrived quickly and safely. In the evening began to make plans for the second day for our typewriter.

On the second day, immediately after breakfast, we set off to explore the surroundings of our Paleokastritsa. First of all, we decided to climb to the top of the mountain, which we see every day from the balcony of our room. This is the small village of Lacones. The road to it is also terrible. With very sharp turns, a sharp break and a high rise. But once in this village, we were stunned by the incredible atmosphere around. It was as if we were in a fairyland. There is not a single person here. All residents left their homes to work in other parts of the island. There is an incredible silence all around. Ancient olive trees with bizarre trunks grow here. Clusters of grapes hang from the roofs of the houses, and several varieties are tightly twisted with whips with each other. Huge cacti are twined with flowering ivy. In the gardens there are bright red tomatoes with absolutely dried leaves and trunks. Prickly weeds push through the concrete parking lots.
We left the car and just walked through the narrow streets of a tiny town on top of a mountain. We met a cat with kittens that were walking in single file along the road along the curb. The walls of the houses here are also very shabby, in places small weeds and plants make their way. The windows are crammed with boards, and rather carelessly and unevenly. The doors of some entrances opened by themselves, and inside there was a dilapidated staircase to the second floor. There is no way for two cars to pass on the road. Between the two houses, we found a narrow path on which there was a sign - to Paleokastritsa. Those. we could walk to our hotel along this “secret” path. Here you feel like in a fairy tale. I would like to take a lot of unusual photos. The handles on some doors are shaped like a lion's head. The roofs of some houses are ablaze with bright, lush flowers. It seems that in this place you can walk all day. Soak up the spirit of true Greece. Look at the dwellings of ordinary people, squeeze between houses that are located very, very close to each other.

But despite all this, there is a lot of modern here. In the yards of the locals, excellent summer kitchens are equipped, there is a post office, and motorcycles are parked at the gates.

But it wasn't for Lacones that we climbed the mountain. Many magnets depict a landscape where the bay of Paleokastritsa, where our hotel is located, has the shape of a heart. We really wanted to find the point from which you can see it yourself and take beautiful photos. Here we stumbled upon the Golden Fox restaurant. We only went there to buy water. And the daughter asked for ice cream, sat down at the table. And we went out to the balcony and saw. Here is our bay. And it really is in the shape of a heart. The view from this restaurant is simply amazing. You can see the whole Paleokastritsa, all the bays. You can see the incredible blue sea. As well as a fortress called Angelokastro. That's where we went on.

Angelokastro is the ruins of a 12th century fortress. First we stopped on the road to take a picture of the panorama of Angelokastro. The castle stands as if in the middle of the steppe with spikelets. Then we continued the route to the fortress. Entrance costs only 2 euros. Below is an olive grove. But we need to strive up a lot of rocky steps. Climbing higher and higher, you see more and more beautiful and unusual landscapes. First, you are surrounded by the steppe, then a steep serpentine road appears, which winds like a thread after a needle, trying to climb from the sea to the very top. It is very interesting to see from above the whole area through which we were driving and which surrounds us every day during our holidays on the island. Further overcoming the fortress lattice, you find yourself in the fortress itself. Here is a shady chestnut tree, under which there is a fountain with water. You can wash and take a breath. Although the rise is not high, but in the heat it takes a little effort to overcome it. Going to the very cliff of the fortress, you will see the most amazing view that you could ever open.

You will see a huge expanse of the sea. Feel what an incredible color the water can be. Near the shore it is completely transparent. Like a perfectly pure topaz. Then it acquires a more saturated shade, shimmering from dark blue to blue, almost black. But even at such a height, you are surprised how much you read the water in the Adriatic Sea. You can see every pebble at the bottom. There is a strong wind here. The salty sea breeze blows you from all sides. It is impossible to look at such panoramas. You can look at this sea all your life, but the whole world will not be enough. How to capture the whole landscape with your eyes, how to capture in your memory every piece of this picture. Walking along these cliffs is very dangerous. There are no barriers here. Stones are sharp and unstable. And the void is there. When you take pictures on the sheerest stone, it seems that it is about to collapse under your weight, and you will fly into the abyss. But the stone block is very powerful, it is not for nothing that this impregnable fortress has been preserved for so many years. Here you want to be and be, look and look. But it's time to move on. Discover new places in Corfu.

Angelokastro is a place where you should definitely visit, see the amazing expanse of the sea and feel all the power and beauty of the Adriatic Sea.

Traveling further to the north of the island, an incredibly beautiful bay opened up to our eyes. In the shape of an even crescent. This is Agios Georgios Bay. We certainly wanted to swim here and began the descent from the mountain.
But upon closer inspection, everything turned out to be not so beautiful. The sea is dirty here. A bunch of algae is washed into the bay by waves. And the entrance to the sea turns into a black mass of remnants of marine plants. Not very nice. But the water is very warm. The sea here is quite shallow, you need to walk decently to the depth. But on the other hand, a chic wide strip of yellow sand. True, it gets very hot in the sun and you don’t look like barefoot. The beach is well equipped. Lots of sun loungers, umbrellas, wooden walkways, showers. Right next to the beach there are several hotels, a shop and a tavern. Here we stopped for lunch. We chose the table closest to the sea. Everything was delicious, service was very fast. And most importantly - quite cheap. We ate lunch here at the lowest price. For three it was less than 20 euros.

In general, the area is quite beautiful. An interesting bay, there is a place to take a walk, there is all the necessary infrastructure for recreation, but again, we liked our Paleokastritsa much more.

But we're moving on. The next stop on our road trip was to be the famous Canal of Love. The road took us through the countryside. At one lawn we decided to stop. There was a herd of wonderful sheep grazing there. We really wanted to take a closer look at them and take a photo.

Seeing the turn to the beach, we decided that this one was very similar to the one we were looking for, and decided to explore. Because On the map and signs it was not entirely clear where exactly to go. This turn was perhaps the most successful of the day. We got to the most amazing and amazing beach. I have never seen this anywhere.

This beach is called Logas The Sunset beach. It is located in the town of Peroulades on the very cape of the north-west of Corfu. We leave the car in the parking lot at the top of the cliff and go down the concrete path, which is surrounded by steppe grasses. Gradually, a huge panorama of the sea opens up to our eyes. As far as the eye can see, the sea surface is everywhere. But where is the beach? We go down below and see that on both sides of the narrow stairs there are completely thin strips of sand and stones, and everything else is flooded with water. We choose the left part, and go along the plates, which are already partially flooded by the sea. We go out to the narrowest beach that I have ever seen, leave things on the rocks and run to swim. It's hard to put into words what you feel when you're here. On the one hand, you are surrounded by sheer cliffs made of clay and laid in layers, overgrown with moss in places. And on the other hand, the entire horizon is an endless sea. The rocks go in a completely uneven ridge, but in ledges, creating small bays. Those. the beach is very, very long, but some parts can only be accessed by sea. The water near the shore is about knee-deep. Therefore, it is quite realistic to explore most parts of this beach. There are very few people here, so you can find a very secluded place. And enjoy only the sea and the sun. Nobody will disturb you. It's an absolutely amazing feeling. Here you are at the end of the world. The road leading up to civilization is not visible at all. Here you are alone in the world. Only sheer cliffs behind and the endless sea shimmering over the horizon. Even to look over the neighboring rock ledge, you need to enter the sea. And the sea here is very shallow, no matter how much we tried, we never reached the depth. The sea is very warm. But the water is not clear. It has clay in it. You can find a stone at the bottom that will dissolve in your hands. We even took a piece of this clay with us. We have never seen such a pleasantly warm sea in Corfu, so we frolicked in this water like enthusiastic puppies. We completely rested, enjoyed the sea, the sun and did not see the way back. I wanted to stay here for a long time. Sitting on a narrow shore near the rocks and watching how the day turns into evening, how the sun sets, how the sea goes to bed. Here you feel like a tiny person who is in the center of three elements: water, air and earth. And it seems that there is no escape from this beautiful corner. But dreams bring us back to reality. It's time to move on. We inspect another part of the beach, to the right of the stairs. There are more people here, the beach is a little wider and equipped. There are some umbrellas and sun loungers. We rise to the parking lot, and once again admire the incredible picture of the end of the world. The camera catches beautiful sunbeams in the frame. Cliffs replace each other, creating a bizarre sheer shore of strong winds and beating waves. There is a cafe at the top of the cliff. Without a doubt, the most beautiful sunsets are here. Only here we can not stay until the evening. We need to keep going.

We go further in search of the Channel of Love. We turn onto the next road leading to the sea. There is also a similar beach. But he's not so wild anymore. There is a small bay here, there is an impressive strip of sand, umbrellas with sun loungers stand evenly next to each other. We decide to walk a little along the path leading from the sea. And we see a huge forest of reeds, probably 8 meters high. We felt like we were in Jurassic Park. Looks like a dinosaur is about to emerge. Compared to such huge grasses, a person seems like a bug.
We return to the car. Let's go further. We are in the city of Sidari. There are many shops, cafes, houses. There is a very large beach here. But to be honest, we didn't like it at all. I didn't even want to swim. For some reason, it reminded us of our Black Sea resorts. The beach is open, shallow, a lot of people, some incomprehensible drains lead to the sea, housing is immediately rented, rows of souvenir shops. Here the Greek flavor disappears.

According to our map, the Channel of Love should be somewhere nearby, but we don’t see it anywhere. We are back on the highway. We drive, we drive, and we can’t understand anything. We decided to stop and ask the locals. They explained to us that there was an error in our map, and the channel was located in a completely different place. Tired and disappointed, we turned back. We decided to find him anyway. It turned out that we had passed by this place several times already. The sign is completely inconspicuous, and the road there is so narrow that it seems that even a car will not pass. Which, on the whole, turned out to be true. The entrance is from a busy intersection. As soon as we decided to move in, someone began to leave. The two cars will never part, and there are still a bunch of mopeds scurrying around. In general, we suffered. We were already tired by the time we got there. It is simply impossible to turn around there. Minimum parking spaces. Don't put the car in. Just in time for the heat. We lost a hundred sweats while we were trying to get out of there. In the end, when they got out, they were glad that they had carried off their legs without incident, they had not scratched anyone and had not collided with anyone. It turned out that we just spent a lot of time looking for a channel of love, but we didn’t really see anything.

The day was approaching evening, and we were in a hurry to see the eastern coast of the island and again swim in the Ionian Sea.
We returned to the track. We drive past Roda, Agios Spyridon and end up in the villages of Kassiopi. Very nice and quiet place. Having seen the beach and the parking place, we go to explore the surroundings. We found a wild beach. There are huge boulders of white pebbles. Walking on them is very painful, even in shoes. But amazingly clear water. Such incredible transparency can be seen, perhaps, only in the source. There are very few vacationers here. Only those who came in their cars. But no one took a bath. Well, we didn't. It was time to get back on the road.
We began to descend down the map, passing the entire eastern part of the island. We are already pretty tired, and the road is mountainous, difficult. Very narrow, winding, near the abyss, sometimes come across traffic lights.

We pass Kalami, Agni, Nissaki. We really wanted to see the last town, because. originally wanted to choose a hotel here. But there is no time to stop, although I think we would like it there too. We are already driving past Barbati, Ipsos and Dassia. I really liked Ipsos. This is a city beach. A large street of shops and restaurants, behind it are many residential buildings. And across the road is a large strip of beach, which is well equipped. The sea is clean. Although such a holiday is not for everyone.

But we are already turning towards our Paleokastritsa. It's getting dark and it's time to go home. Unfortunately, we did not manage to swim on the east coast, because. the road from Sidari to Dassia took us more than two hours.

We handed over the car keys to the reception and went to the room. This is such a long and eventful trip we got in 2 days. We were not always lucky, we did not always get what we expected. But it was all definitely worth it. We discovered many new places, got an incredible experience of driving and navigating difficult mountain roads, saw the simple life of the locals, explored other beaches and got an incredible charge of emotions from such an adventure.

But the most important adventure is in store for the end of the holiday. We spent the whole vacation thinking, and yet we decided to rent a motor boat. The price is 160 euros per day plus petrol.

So, in the morning we were taken to the port. From our hotel it is literally 5 minutes drive. There we were met by a captain named Spyros. He gave us a briefing in English. He gave a little try to drive the boat within the port, gave a map and a phone number for communication and sent us on an independent voyage.

The boat was at our disposal for the whole day, and we went out to the open sea. It was very exciting, because, firstly, we had never driven a boat ourselves, and secondly, we ended up in the open sea on a small boat.

It is forbidden to sail on a boat outside Paleokastritsa. But to swim around our entire area and see all the interesting beaches and places, a day is definitely not enough. So, we decided to immediately sail to the farthest beach and begin to consistently explore the sea shores of Paleokastritsa. Our water area ended with an island in the sea, which was visible on the horizon. It was on him that we took a course. While sailing, we studied the boat and trained in steering. Daughter loved the boat. She wasn't afraid in the least. It was easy to look overboard. Moved around the boat. Lying on the bow, playing her cars on the seats. I was a little afraid. Most of all I was worried that I would develop seasickness, which inevitably covers me at the slightest pitching. But while everything was fine, a light breeze blew over our faces, the boat evenly cut through the waves and carried us farther and farther from the shore. The boat has a roof, so we did not suffer from the sun. Amazingly, wasps pestered us in the sea. They pestered us even on the shore. But going out to the seas, wasps constantly flew on the boat and tried to sit on one of us.

So, after some time, I myself more or less mastered the management of our ship. I inserted the terminals, started the engine, switched gears, taxied.

An island began to appear in front of us. It has an uneven shape. The island is, of course, quite small. But how the rock lay on it is simply amazing. You can see even layers of stone, which are now located to each other in regular waves and go down to the sea, at a certain angle. For the first time I see such a cut of the breed. The top of the island is a bit overgrown with weeds. Swimming from the opposite side, we first swam in the open sea. And then they took turns snorkeling. Misha was the first to swim, he said that there is a cave inside and it is very interesting to swim into it. There was another boat with us, where a very brave man found a ledge and began to climb to the top of the island. Now it's my turn to snorkel. When I swam to the island, I realized that it was possible to stand there. Rocks spread in ledges, and in fact you can stand in the middle of the sea. When I dived at the foot of the island, I found myself in a wonderful world. These wavy layers of rock look completely unusual underwater and much more interesting than on land. In some places they are overgrown with various algae, among them small fish swim, which are a bit like coral ones. They have spots with iridescent leopard coloration. Only in steppe cats this color is orange-yellow, and in fish it is light green-blue. The sun breaks through the very shallow sea waters, and the underwater rocks are painted with bright yellow light. This wonderful world, filled with solar heat and created by the undulating rock of the island. After seeing enough of the fish, I decided to explore the cave too. As soon as I began to sail away from the shallow waters of the island, I quickly began to feel how the rock abruptly breaks off, the sharp edge of the rock is already visible, the light fades, and I saw it. Absolute black abyss. An incredibly deep cave that absorbs everything into itself. There is no bottom at all. There are just crazy depths here. I saw emptiness. Viscous, dark, absolutely cosmic and attracting. It's not just fear. This is a real genuine horror, which is stored in everyone in the farthest corner of the subconscious. Just now you were bathing in the yellow rays of the sun, and taking a step you found yourself in the pitch darkness of the terrible abyss. You feel like a small grain of sand in the universe, you are hanging in a huge air space that has no floor or ceiling. You can’t even realize how many meters, kilometers, tons of water is under you. It's more than scary. It needs to be felt and seen.

I spent only a second there. And then she recoiled back into the world of people and sunlight. I returned to the boat with a very strong impression. We decided to drop anchor, we had a long rope, but the anchor hung in the water column, there was no bottom.
After spending some more time on the boat, I began to feel seasick. We decided to swim to the nearest beach. He was the eighth and last in a row. And it's called Paradise. This beach can only be accessed from the sea. Therefore, all the people are there with boats. But, of course, there are not very many of them, only 2-3 companies. The beach is a perfectly white pebble and an incredibly turquoise sea. Looks a lot like Davy Jones' stash from Pirates caribbean. This is truly a heavenly place. We anchored off the coast and all three of us swam to the beach. My seasickness was on the rise. I already have chills and fever. The sea water made it even colder. Despite the fact that it was about 12 noon, the sun was very hot, and I could not get warm. All things were left on the boat, and I sat in a wet swimsuit on hot pebbles and shivered in the hot sun. While everyone was exploring the beach, I dug into the hot rocks like a blanket and tried to keep warm.

The beach is really very beautiful. Just the perfect picture. Untouched by man, deserted, with crystal clear water of stunning color. After spending some time here, we decided to return to the boat. They climbed on board, began to drag the anchor, and it caught on the stones. As the saying goes: we pull, we pull, but we can’t pull it out! We decided to try to pull out the boat, sent it in different directions, but the anchor did not want to get out from under the stone. Then we decided to dive. One dives, the other guides the boat. Under water, you know better where to govern. We were already changing places, now I dived and watched the process through the mask, but the anchor sat tightly in the stones. Having tried all the options, we decided to call for help from the shore. We had to wait for our rescuers for about 15 minutes. During this time, a wasp managed to bite me on the leg. Only this was not enough for me. It wasn’t enough for me to get seasick, so the wasp sting began to burn. As a result, I wrapped myself in a large blanket from head to toe, and turned into a cocoon shaking in a chill.

Rescuers rescued us in just a minute. They took our rope. They twisted it a little and took out the anchor. We went on. We needed to see 7 more beaches. Meanwhile, the daughter herself covered herself with towels, and quickly fell asleep. The boat rocked her, and she slept almost to the end of our boat trip. Healthy children's sleep in the fresh sea air. Now I steered the boat, and Misha dived into various caves and grottoes. I tried to look at the horizon, focus on steering the boat, and I felt a little better. But I flatly refused to climb into the water, I was very cold. The surroundings are just amazing. One beach is better than the other. We are once again convinced that Paleokastritsa is the most beautiful area of the island. There are enough boats. All are rented by large companies and swim around the neighborhood. It's great to see it with your own eyes. And diving with a mask is an incredible pleasure. We swam to one of the caves. Misha managed to find ledges in the water and climb into the cave. Further, more and more new beaches with perfectly clear water awaited us. We looked at the pitfalls, marveled at how beautifully the water changes color depending on the bottom and depth. We were very lucky with the weather. The sea was almost not worried, and we were able to swim in every cove. Someone swims to wild beaches on a catamaran, someone even on kayaks. Everyone wants to enjoy such magnificent natural beauties. We took very beautiful photos on the bow of the boat, looked at our hotel from the sea and returned to the Blue Eye Cave, which we explored from the catamaran at the very beginning of our vacation. Here Misha was already cold and did not want to get into the water anymore, but my seasickness subsided, and I was ready to dive. This time there was just an incredible amount of fish in the cave. They froze in a huge flock at the entrance to the cave. As if they were floating in the air at the same distance from each other. I have never seen so many fish together. I took underwater photos and videos. A very beautiful sight. In rapturous feelings, I returned to the boat. We swam a little more along our shore and decided to turn to the port. My daughter had to wake up, she did not want to wake up at all, and she slept very soundly, swaying on the waves. At 5 pm we handed over the boat to our captain. Having sailed all day (from 10 to 17), we completely forgot about lunch. Feeling very hungry, we hurried to the hotel.

We really liked the port, and we even decided to return here the next day. There are a lot of small fish swimming among the boats. We fed them bread. Also there is interesting excursion. Yellow submarine with a glass bottom. You go down under the water and watch the fish through the glass. But we never managed to swim on it, tickets are sold out for several hours in advance. The port was quite close to our hotel, about 20 minutes on foot. Nearby there are restaurants and souvenir shops. It's very interesting to go there.

And so our vacation came to an end. Having bought a huge amount of Greek souvenirs, we began to gather home.
We really enjoyed our holiday in Corfu. We really rested here. Enjoyed the peace and quiet. Admired by nature, made a pilgrimage tour to the continent, drove around most of the island by car, discovered boat management, swam in the Adriatic Sea, marveled at the openness and good nature of the Greek people, appreciated the local cuisine, fell in love with Kerkyra, felt like the inhabitants of the island, saw a piece of Europe and kept in their hearts the warmest memories of the greenest island in Greece.

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