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Corfu Town
Corfu Town is charming and well worth visiting. The Venetians built two forts here, and the sorbet-coloured buildings of the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are also distinctly Venetian in style. You can easily cover any distances on foot. Start at the Liston and then drift off into the side streets where, amongst the many souvenir shops, you will find excellent restaurants and bars as well as a couple of worth-while boutiques.
The church of St. Spyridion, the patron saint of Corfu is right in the centre, as is the Museum of Asian Art. A little further out is Mon Repos, birthplace of Prince Philip, the English Cemetary and even further the Achilleion, a slightly monstrous palace built by Sisi, the tragic Austrian Empress.
Old Perithea
A drive up the Pantocrator will take you to Old Perithea, Corfu’s oldest village. It now lies mostly in ruins, but in its prime it was a wealthy community, cleverly hidden from view as a protection from pirates.
Around the little town square you have a fantastic choice of tavernas. In spring the wild flower meadows are a sight to behold, and there is delicious honey to buy.
Paxos
If you are staying longer than a week, a trip to Paxos and Anti-Paxos is highly recommended. You can either take the Hydrofoil from Corfu Town (1 hr) or a privately captained speed boat from one of the near-by boat rentals. The caves and swimming bays are amazing and you can stop for lunch in one of the many excellent tavernas.
