Achilleion Palace

This spectacular building, which is located in the village of Gastouri, was originally built in 1890 as a summer retreat for the Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sisi. It boasts several beautiful Greek sculptures and a wonderful garden, as well as spectacular terrace views.

• Web:

  achillion-corfu.gr

• Address:

  Acheillion Palace, Gastouri, Corfu

• Phone:

  +30 2661 056210

Archaeological Museum

The museum showcases an extensive collection spanning from the Prehistoric to Hellenistic eras, featuring bronze and marble statues, funeral offerings, ancient coins, clay pottery, golden jewellery, and fragments from ancient temples. Among the notable exhibits is the awe-inspiring Medusa pediment from the temple of Artemis, dating back to 585 BC. Additionally, visitors can marvel at the stone lion of Menecrates, a likely funeral offering to the renowned politician, a limestone pediment from the temple of Dionysus, 13 identical small statues of goddess Artemis, and a marble torso of Apollo.

• Web:

  archaeologicalmuseums.gr/en

• Address:

  Vrela Armeni 1, Corfu

• Phone:

  +30 2661 030680

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Mon 8:30am–3:30pm, Tue closed

Barbati Beach

Barbati Beach is a pebbled beach with crystal clear water. It is very popular but it does require some hiking up and downhill to reach.

• Address:

  Barbati Beach, Corfu

British Cemetery

A former military cemetery from 1855 where you can see several graves from both the First and Second World Wars. From late February to the beginning of June, an impressive orchid garden blooms, adding beauty to this solemn place.

• Address:

  Kolokotroni 8, Corfu

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 9am–6pm, Mon closed

Canal d'Amour

Sidari represents the most developed tourist area on the north coast of Corfu and offers nice beaches. It is also known for the channel of love, Canal d'Amour, a series of rock formations which create small bays and a kind of channel with crystal clear water. According to the legend, lovers who swim into the channel together will love each other forever.

• Address:

  Canal d'Amour, Sidari, Corfu

Castle of Angels

The Castle of Angels (Angelokastro) is a Byzantine castle set on a rocky mountain hilltop and is the perfect place from which to enjoy inspiring views of the island.

• Address:

  Angelokastro, Corfu