Guidebook for Gastouri
Drinks & Nightlife
Mostly frequented by youngsters yet not exclusively. The club plays upbeat music, ranging from mainstream Greek and international music, hip hop, house and electro beats.
50 locals recommend
54 Dreamy Nights
54 Eth. AntistaseosMostly frequented by youngsters yet not exclusively. The club plays upbeat music, ranging from mainstream Greek and international music, hip hop, house and electro beats.
Yard Club is a stylish club with a warm vibe. Get ready to dance the night away. While the main music style revolves around house and electro music, the club has a series of weekly events and theme parties.
7 locals recommend
Yard Club
34 El. VenizelouYard Club is a stylish club with a warm vibe. Get ready to dance the night away. While the main music style revolves around house and electro music, the club has a series of weekly events and theme parties.
Naok Azur has a unique character. It is a restaurant/café by day where you can sample some of the best of a Mediterranean-inspired menu. It is an outdoor club by night. The outdoor bar area is split between different levels with views over the bay, the Old Fortress and Naok beach. Come for dinner, stay for delicious specialty drinks and party the night away.
83 locals recommend
NAOK Azur
1 Leof. DimokratiasNaok Azur has a unique character. It is a restaurant/café by day where you can sample some of the best of a Mediterranean-inspired menu. It is an outdoor club by night. The outdoor bar area is split between different levels with views over the bay, the Old Fortress and Naok beach. Come for dinner, stay for delicious specialty drinks and party the night away.
Essentials
Proton
General Hospital of Kerkyra "Iagia Eirini"
Getting Around
Aerolimenas Kerkiras Ioannis Kapodistria
Corfu Harbour
24 Eth. AntistaseosArts & Culture
The Museum of Asian Art is inside the beautiful Palace of Saint Michael and Saint George. This museum was created in 1927 when the Corfiot diplomat Gregorio Manos donated over 10.000 pieces of Japanese and Chinese handicraft to the prefecture.
151 locals recommend
Corfu Museum of Asian Art
120 KapodistriouThe Museum of Asian Art is inside the beautiful Palace of Saint Michael and Saint George. This museum was created in 1927 when the Corfiot diplomat Gregorio Manos donated over 10.000 pieces of Japanese and Chinese handicraft to the prefecture.
It is placed inside the Church of Panagia Antivouniotissa. The church date back to the XV century. To reach the entrance follow a staircase starting in Arseniou road. The church has one nave with a beautiful painted ceiling. In the Byzantine Museum there are about a 100 icons that cover a historical period of three centuries.
23 locals recommend
Byzantine Museum of Antivouniotissa
25 ArseniouIt is placed inside the Church of Panagia Antivouniotissa. The church date back to the XV century. To reach the entrance follow a staircase starting in Arseniou road. The church has one nave with a beautiful painted ceiling. In the Byzantine Museum there are about a 100 icons that cover a historical period of three centuries.
It is dedicated to the Greek poet Dionisios Solomos the author of the Greek National anthem. The museum is set in Arseniou street where the poet lived between 1798 and 1857. The museum features personal objects, manuscripts, furniture, photographs and historical material of the author.
29 locals recommend
Museum of Dionysios Solomos
1 ArseniouIt is dedicated to the Greek poet Dionisios Solomos the author of the Greek National anthem. The museum is set in Arseniou street where the poet lived between 1798 and 1857. The museum features personal objects, manuscripts, furniture, photographs and historical material of the author.
The Palace of Achilleion or the Palace of Sissi (Empress Sissi from Austria built the palace) is very close to the house. The palace’s main theme is Achilles from Greek mythology. Admire its beautiful art works, including the famous "Dying Achilles" statue and the "Triumph of Achilles" by Franz von Matsch that depicts Achilles dragging Hector’s lifeless body in front of the Gates of Troy. Achilleion's location provides panoramic views of Corfu town to the north and of the southern part of the island. The palace garden is impeccably landscaped.
332 locals recommend
Achilleion
The Palace of Achilleion or the Palace of Sissi (Empress Sissi from Austria built the palace) is very close to the house. The palace’s main theme is Achilles from Greek mythology. Admire its beautiful art works, including the famous "Dying Achilles" statue and the "Triumph of Achilles" by Franz von Matsch that depicts Achilles dragging Hector’s lifeless body in front of the Gates of Troy. Achilleion's location provides panoramic views of Corfu town to the north and of the southern part of the island. The palace garden is impeccably landscaped.
Set in a beautiful park and approached along a winding tree-lined avenue is the Neoclassical palace of Mon Repos, birthplace in 1921 of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Built in 1831 for the British High Commissioner, it was later used as the summer home of the Greek royal family.
164 locals recommend
Mon Repos
16 DairpfelaSet in a beautiful park and approached along a winding tree-lined avenue is the Neoclassical palace of Mon Repos, birthplace in 1921 of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Built in 1831 for the British High Commissioner, it was later used as the summer home of the Greek royal family.
This church is named after Corfu's patron saint, St. Spyridon. Built in 1589, its red-domed bell-tower dominates the skyline from afar. Inside, in a low-lit side chapel decorated with moody frescoes, note a silver sarcophagus adorned with precious stones, enclosing the remains of St. Spyridon. A shepherd from Cyprus, Spyridon lived in the second century AD, and before he died, he became a bishop and began performing miracles. Since his remains are in Corfu, locals believe that his miraculous intervention saved their island from catastrophe on several occasions.
80 locals recommend
Church of Saint Spiridon
32 Αγίου ΣπυρίδωνοςThis church is named after Corfu's patron saint, St. Spyridon. Built in 1589, its red-domed bell-tower dominates the skyline from afar. Inside, in a low-lit side chapel decorated with moody frescoes, note a silver sarcophagus adorned with precious stones, enclosing the remains of St. Spyridon. A shepherd from Cyprus, Spyridon lived in the second century AD, and before he died, he became a bishop and began performing miracles. Since his remains are in Corfu, locals believe that his miraculous intervention saved their island from catastrophe on several occasions.
In a 1960s building, the Corfu Archaeological Museum displays archaeological finds from sites across the island, most notably from Kanoni, Corfu's ancient capital. The most important exhibit is the 17-meter-long Gorgon Pediment from the sixth-century-BC Temple of Artemis at Kanoni. Fully intact, it depicts a demonic-looking Medusa wearing a belt of intertwined serpents and flanked by a panther to each side.
55 locals recommend
The Archaeological Museum of Corfu
1 Vrela ArmeniIn a 1960s building, the Corfu Archaeological Museum displays archaeological finds from sites across the island, most notably from Kanoni, Corfu's ancient capital. The most important exhibit is the 17-meter-long Gorgon Pediment from the sixth-century-BC Temple of Artemis at Kanoni. Fully intact, it depicts a demonic-looking Medusa wearing a belt of intertwined serpents and flanked by a panther to each side.
Food Scene
The Liston of Kerkyra was built by the French engineer Lesseps. Today the Liston with its nice gallery full of coffee shops and restaurants is the heart of the social life in Corfu.
188 locals recommend
Liston
The Liston of Kerkyra was built by the French engineer Lesseps. Today the Liston with its nice gallery full of coffee shops and restaurants is the heart of the social life in Corfu.
Sightseeing
The massive New Fortress was built in 1577 by the Venetians to protect the city against the Turks. Wander through the empty stone halls and passages and, best of all, climb to the top for amazing views over the terracotta rooftops of the old town and out to sea.
79 locals recommend
New Venetian Fortress
13 El. VenizelouThe massive New Fortress was built in 1577 by the Venetians to protect the city against the Turks. Wander through the empty stone halls and passages and, best of all, climb to the top for amazing views over the terracotta rooftops of the old town and out to sea.
The magnificent Old Fortress lies on a small, rocky peninsula, immediately east of the old town. Built by the Venetians in 1546 on the site of an older castle. It is accessed off the Esplanade via a bridge that spans a moat, the famous contrafossa. Inside the fortress is a small church built by the British in the 19th century. From the highest point, marked by a lighthouse, you have spectacular views west over town and east across the sea towards Albania.
201 locals recommend
Old Venetian Fortress
The magnificent Old Fortress lies on a small, rocky peninsula, immediately east of the old town. Built by the Venetians in 1546 on the site of an older castle. It is accessed off the Esplanade via a bridge that spans a moat, the famous contrafossa. Inside the fortress is a small church built by the British in the 19th century. From the highest point, marked by a lighthouse, you have spectacular views west over town and east across the sea towards Albania.
Entertainment & Activities
The biggest waterpark in the north of Greece, the Aqualand Park, is only 11.6 km or about 15 minutes drive away from the villa.
86 locals recommend
Aqualand Corfu Water Park
The biggest waterpark in the north of Greece, the Aqualand Park, is only 11.6 km or about 15 minutes drive away from the villa.