The beautiful Achilleion Palace was built 10 km from Corfu city, on the top of Gastouri village by Empress Elizabeth of Austria known as sad queen Sisi.
Step into the world of ancient wonders as you embark on an imaginative journey to the heart of Corfu’s past, known as Paleopolis, or the Old City.
In the 1970s when Corfu first became widely visited by tourists the season stretched from the end of March until early November.
Of course, the island was not full for all those months, but from May15th-September 15th it was difficult to find empty rooms in the hotels
During the British Protectorate (1815-1864) there were a number of notable residents on Corfu, not least the future prime minister William Gladstone, and the landscape artist and humorist Edward Lear, who has produced wonderful watercolors of Corfu in those days
The resorts of Benitses and Agios Gordios are located opposite each other, where the island is only about 6 kms wide, but even on the main roads, the drive between them takes about half an hour going up and downhill.
For the adventurous though there is an alternative
A stroll through the old part of town in the evening once the visitors have departed reveals a completely different place to the thriving metropolis seen on a summer’s morning. Leave the Esplanade and walk along St Spyridon’s street
On an island like Corfu, with huge rainfall and rich and inexhaustible water table, one would expect that the water supply of the city of Corfu with plenty of good quality water would be an easy task, but this is not the case.
We see below some pictures – maquettes from the square in Benitses.
It is about the complete rehabilitation of the existing internal road with a pedestrian square
Enjoy your coffee or drink in the center of Benitses Square, An unforgettable experience
A quiet bar during the day time where you can relax and enjoy your coffee by the sea turns into a lively bar at night, enjoy a unique cocktail with unique music that differs
The hotel is located 9 miles south of Corfu town and just 1 mile north of the picturesque village of Benitses, on the Lefkimi national road. It is built above the eastern slopes of Achillion palace hills.
Located 13km from the town of Corfu and only 10 minutes walk from the picturesque fishing village of Benitses. Built at Tsaki area in the south part of Benitses, on a hill just above the sea.
In Benitses, 50 meters from the entrance to the marina, on the highway, With a nice interior room and a comfortable summer flower-filled courtyard
One of the best restaurants in Corfu, restaurant, and grill specializing in the delicacies of local Corfiot cuisine and fresh fish
Benitses Nightlife, what are the nightclubs, pubs, bars and how lively is the night out in Benitses today, is it intense or low profile?
Within the first ten days of August, the festival of sardines was organized. It was a relatively new festival that was organized
July 17 is the celebration of Agia Marina, the patron Saint of Benitses, and the festival to honor her
Results of sixth Achilles Race of 10,000 meters, held in Corfu at 6th of June 2011
On the first Sunday of June, the annual Achillian race takes place, taking its name from the former municipality of Achillion
The cultural association was founded in 1982 by some young people, aimed to promote and preserve the traditional customs, but also the cultural enhancement especially of young people
The local community events have always been based on tradition, and decades ago were as spontaneous and natural as the other everyday events of life
A small video showing purse seine vessels and fishing boats as they were fishing in the decades of 60-70 and 80
Roman remains are not something many visitors associate with Corfu, but traveling around you can get glimpses which show you that their occupation was definitely not a quick holiday stop! Many conquerors have left their marks on the island.
Many were wealthy and famous and were looking for beautiful traditional places such as Benitses
