Holidays in Palaiokastritsa

Paleokastritsa is an authentic Greek village located on the northwestern coast of Corfu. It is renowned for being the most beautiful spot in Corfu, and is extremely popular with holiday-makers of different types, from young families to couples to groups of friends. The cliffs and sheltered bays of Paleokastritsa make the area particularly gorgeous. Well-loved for its diverse choice of activities and idyllic scenery, Paleokastritsa holidays offer year-round sunny weather.

Paleokastritsa Holidays: top tips

Peak season for holiday-makers seeking sun and liveliness on their Paleokastritsa holidays falls in the hot summer months of July and August. Those who prefer cooler temperatures might wish to travel in June and September, when the crowds will also be smaller. Corfu International Airpot serves the entire island of Corfu and although it is situated on the opposite side of the island to Paleokastritsa, it is only a short ride away via hotel shuttle or hired car. Getting around the island is easiest via hired car or bus. The time zone in Paleokastritsa is GMT+2.

Activities on Paleokastritsa holidays

Beach lovers will enjoy Paleokastritsa for its five bays, each one offering golden sand, azure blue sea and green hillside scenery. Snorkellers and swimmers will treasure its clear waters. There are also water taxis to the bigger beach at Aghios Georgios. A wide selection of restaurants and bars dot the town as well, serving up seafood and cocktails. For travellers into religious history or architecture, a walk up the cliffs will reward adventurers with a pretty monastery which offers views across the village and the sea. There are buses to Corfu Town, which makes an ideal day trip or evening trip to experience life on the closest thing the island has to a capital city.