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around Corfu

Day 1 the traditional flavours of Corfu away
Find your feet with breakfast on Corfu’s from the coast at Old Perithia taverna in
French-inspired Esplanade (p66), before the atmospheric, almost-deserted village
winding through the streets to Ágios of Paleá Períthia. Afterwards, head down
Spyrídon (p64), dedicated to the island’s to the north east coast for a dip at beau-
patron saint. From here, walk along the tiful Agní Bay. It’s a short drive from here
seafront to the Byzantine Museum (p65) to the popular resort village of Kassiópi
with its brooding icons. Emerge back into (p72). After a quick scout around its
the sunshine for lunch at traditional Rex headland, complete with ruined castle,
restaurant (Kapodistriou 66; 26610 39649), pick an outside table and tuck into some
before continuing to explore Corfu town fish at the Old School Taverna (26630
and the grand Old Fortress (p66), which 81211; behind the port).
has views back to town. Soak up the atmo-
sphere in the buzzing Spiliá area, located Day 4
between the old port and New Fortress
(p66) before a dinner of mezedes and a Drive around the scenic northwest coast,
taste of the spirit tsípouro at To Alato stopping for photos. It’s a stiff climb up
Pipero (Kon/nou Zavitsianou 11). craggy and dramatic Angelókastro for-
tress (p74) for another panorama. Roll into
Paleokastrítsa (p74) for lunch on the water-
Day 2 front, followed by a swim at the town
Take the 30-minute bus ride up to beach. Watch the sun set from iconic
the eccentric Achilleion Palace (p76), Kaiser’s Throne (p75) in Pélekas, before
renowned for its gaudy interior and heading to Kavos (p77) for a night out in
statues of Achilles. Continue the eccen- Corfu’s formerly notorious party town.
tricity by trying some of the local
kumquat liqueur at one of the shops Day 5
opposite. After lunch back in Corfu town
at Ikoyenia Theotoki (Alkiviádou Dárri; Spend the morning swimming and
26610 35004), head just outside of town getting an all-over tan at clothing-
to grand Mon Repos Villa (p69), which has optional Myrtiótissa beach, then trudge
two ancient temples in its grounds. End back up the cliff to Myrtia taverna (26610
the day with one of the best meals in 94113) for an early lunch. After, turn your
town at the Venetian Well (p66) and a wheels firmly south, stopping in Sinarádes
nightcap at Drops bar back on the (p74) to visit the folklore museum, then
Esplanade (Leofóros Dimokratías 14). con tinue on via ramshackle Gardíki castle
to the stunning dunes that separate
Day 3 Korissíon Lagoon from the sea. The
perfect way to end your time in Corfu
Rent a car to drive to the top of mighty is relaxing by the lapping water at the
Mount Pandokrátor (p72) for magnificent friendly family-run Boukari Beach
views in all directions – you can even see psarotaverna (p74), where you can feast
Albania on a clear day. Enjoy a taste of on fresh fish and ample local wine.
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