Autumn in Corfu with Pictures

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Last updated on October 6th, 2023 at 11:51 am

A video by Babis Rallis with autumn photos from the city of Corfu. The photos are black and white and of high aesthetics.

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Paleokastritsa Beaches & 7 Nearby Secluded Paradises

Last updated on June 9th, 2025 at 10:03 am

Welcome to the stunning coastal paradise of Paleokastritsa, a Mediterranean gem that boasts an array of captivating beaches nestled between picturesque capes.

Beaches in Paleokastritsa

With a total of seven breathtaking beaches inside the main settlement to explore, you’ll find yourself immersed in an aquatic playground of sun, sea, and sand.

These pristine shores are not just natural wonders; they are fully equipped with all the amenities and activities you could dream of.

Ampelaki Beach

Our coastal adventure begins with Ampelaki Beach, situated on the westernmost edge of Paleokastritsa.

Here, you’ll be greeted by the gentle caress of the azure waves and the warm embrace of the sun. The perfect spot for those looking for a serene and secluded escape.

Agios Petros Beach

Paleokastritsa Agios Petros Beach
Paleokastritsa Agios Petros Beach

Just a stone’s throw away from Ampelaki, you’ll discover Agios Petros Beach, nestled inside the first cove. This hidden treasure offers a more intimate setting, ideal for romantic strolls and quiet contemplation.

Palaiokastritsa (Agios Spiridon) Beach

Ag Spiridon Beach Paleokastritsa
Ag Spiridon Beach Paleokastritsa

As you venture further into Paleokastritsa’s heart, you’ll arrive at Palaiokastritsa Beach, also known as Agios Spiridon Beach.

This central and larger beach is the buzzing hub of the seaside town. Here, you can soak up the sun on comfortable sunbeds and umbrellas, or dive into a world of aquatic adventures.

Try your hand at thrilling water sports, hop on a taxi boat, rent a motorboat, or explore the coastline in a canoe.

Alipa (Alypa) Beach

Travel to the eastern side of Paleokastritsa and you’ll find the picturesque Alipa Beach, adorned with a charming small harbor known as Alipa Port.

This spot is perfect for those with a penchant for boating. You can easily charter a small yacht, speedboat, or fishing boat from the port.

From here, set sail to discover the enchanting neighboring isolated beaches and remote caves that lie to the south of Paleokastritsa.

Platakia Beach

Platakia Beach is your gateway to tranquil beauty. It’s a serene escape where you can unwind and let the soothing waves lull you into a state of blissful relaxation.

Agia Triada Beach

Agia Triada Beach is a hidden gem tucked away along the coastline. Surrounded by lush vegetation, it offers a serene environment for a leisurely day by the sea.

La Grotta Beach

Our journey concludes at the easternmost beach of La Grotta, a captivating spot that’s near the beach of Liapades, just a couple of miles to the east.

Here, you can explore the mysterious caves and grottos that make this area unique. Dive into the crystal-clear waters and embark on a snorkeling adventure to uncover the secrets of the underwater world.

So, whether you’re seeking the tranquility of Ampelaki, the bustling energy of Agios Spiridon, or the adventure of Alipa Beach, Paleokastritsa has something for every beach enthusiast.

Explore the beauty of these shores and create unforgettable memories in this coastal haven where the sea kisses the sky and adventure awaits around every bend.

Beaches South of Paleokastritsa (With Video)

Under Paleokastritsa to the south, we have the most beautiful secluded beaches on the island.

This mountainous area of the west coast of Corfu continues down to Ermones and further south until it joins the mountain of Agion Deka in the center of the island.

The wider Paleokastritsa is an area of exceptional natural beauty. It consists of high cliffs that end abruptly on the west coast and cut off the beaches from the mainland. So access is difficult and is mainly by the sea.

Surprisingly all these hidden beaches are not sandy but rather a mix of pebbles with little sand.

They are so isolated and difficult to reach that most people, even the locals, ignore them or they never visit them.

Starting from north to south we find the following Beaches:

Liapades Beach

Liapades Beach is also called Gefyra, a beach with turquoise waters. It is located on a small bay east of Paleokastritsa, just a short two-kilometer distance from it.

Crystal clear waters on a pebble background in stunning scenery.

It is the beach of Liapades, a mountainous village located about 400 meters to the east and slightly south, on the interior of the island.

Rovinia Beach

Greenery in an idyllic landscape, isolation, and blue waters characterize one of the most beautiful beaches in Corfu, it is the beach of Rovinia.

Just short of Liapades Beach is located across from Paleokastritsa, accessible from the sea or land via a small path…See more

Limni beach

Yet another beautiful and secluded beach below the village of Liapades, accessible mainly by sea and by land for good climbers.

It has the same morphology as the double beach of Porto Timoni in northwestern Corfu, a round piece of the earth joined to the island by a small strip, this strip is the beach.

Iliodoros or Liniodoros

Next to a beautiful promenade of land in the sea, at the cape Heliodoros or Liniodoros, there is a homonymous paradise beach with pebbles accessible only by the sea, south, and west of the village of Liapades.

Paradise Beach or Chomoi

Paradise Beach lives up to its name, A deserted paradise only accessible from the sea, located slightly south of the beach of Liniodoros. It is the second size beach in the area and it looks so much the same as the neighboring beach of Stelari.

Paradise or Chomoi is a fine pebble beach like most beaches in this remote area. There are high cliffs on the back that separate it from the inland and give a sense of isolation and grandeur.

Stelari

Beaches in Corfu - Stelari Liapades
Beaches in Corfu – Stelari Liapades

The largest beach in the area, yet another paradise with pebbles and a little sand.

During the night the sand is illuminated only by starlight and slightly by the distant lights of Paleokastritsa.

The stars gave its Italian name, Stelari from the word Stela which means Star in Italian.

It has all the features of previous beaches and more, it is idyllic, and beautiful, and gives a sense of grandeur due to the background scenery with the towering cliffs.

Unfortunately, it is accessible only from the sea.

Above, there is a picture of Stelari at night from the camera of Bill Metallinos.

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Giali Beach

Another secluded, idyllic beach near Ermones and the village of Giannades, is accessible only by sea.

Paradise is here on earth and is the island of Corfu itself

The top 7 sandy beaches in Corfu
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Last updated on July 6th, 2025 at 05:40 pm

Easter 2017

Easter for the Orthodox church this year is a little early, on April 16th, so the Sunday of Thomas is on April 9th and the other holidays are on Friday 14th and the second day of Easter on the 17th, the other related to Easter celebrations will continue until the Sunday after Easter on April 23.

Roughly events almost every year have become traditions that followed almost the same order.
Top are those of the falls of large pots from the windows of buildings around Liston in the morning of Holy Saturday during the so-called first resurrection.
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Also the ceremony of Resurrection at Sunday midnight to Sunday, every year in the Upper Square.

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Benitses at Winter of 2017 from a Drone

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Distances from Corfu Center to 80+ Villages

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Last updated on July 6th, 2025 at 05:40 pm

Here are the distances in kilometers from Corfu Town to the largest villages, beaches, and the most important points of interest on the island.

It will help to form an idea of the size and estimate the time you need to get around the island during your stay.

Apart from the list, the distances are captured in a special map for a more direct approach.

Map with distances in Corfu

Map with distances in Corfu
Map with distances in Corfu

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Distances to and from Corfu Center

Names are in alphabetical order

From Corfu capital to:

Beach at Acharavi
Beach at Acharavi

Acharavi 39,5km

Benitses - Achilleion from Agioi Deka
Achilleion from Agioi Deka

Gastouri(Achilleion) 11km

Afionas 37,3km

Afra 8,2km

Agioi Deka 11km

Corfu - St George south
Corfu – St George south

Agios Georgios Argyrades 31km

Agios Georgios north Corfu
Agios Georgios north Corfu

Agios Georgios pagon 31,5km

Corfu photos,St Gordis beach
St Gordis beach

Agios Gordis 17kms

Corfu photos,Agios Ioannis peristeron
Agios Ioannis peristeron

Agios Ioannis peristeron 15,5km

Agios Mattheos 21,5km

Agios Spiridon north 44km

Corfu photos, Agios Stefanos Sinies
Agios Stefanos Sinies

Agios Stefanos northeast 32,5km

Corfu photos,St Stefano at northwest
St Stefano at the northwest

Agios Stefanos northwest 39,5km

Agni
Agni

Agni 25km

Agros 25,5km

Antinioti lake 40,5km

Argyrades 30,5km

Arilas 39km

Arkoudilas cape Corfu
Arkoudilas cape Corfu

Arkoudilla cape 45km

Asprokavos cape 48km

Astrakeri 35km

Avliotes 40,5km

Barbati beach Corfu
Barbati beach Corfu

Barbati 19km

Benitses beach at Paipeti area - lithography
Benitses beach at Paipeti area – lithography

Benitses 12,5km

Boukari Corfu
Boukari Corfu

Boukari 33km

Corfu photos,in Chalikounas beach
Chalikounas beach

Chalikounas 26,5km

Chlomotiana 24,2km

Dassia beach Corfu
Dassia beach Corfu

Dassia 13,2km

Doukades 22km

Ermones beach Corfu
Ermones beach Corfu

Ermones 15,5km

Gardenos beach at southwest Corfu
Gardenos beach in the southwest of Corfu

Gardenos 39,5km

Garitsa 1km

Garounas 16,3km

Gialiskari beach in Corfu
Gialiskari beach in Corfu

Gialiskari 17,5km

Gianades 18km

Corfu photos,Cosmopolitan Glyfada beach
Cosmopolitan Glyfada beach

Glyfada 15,5km

At Gouvia bay Corfu
At Gouvia Bay, Corfu

Gouvia 8,2km

Corfu photos,beach at Ipsos
Beach at Ipsos

Ipsos 14,2km

Corfu - Issos beach
Issos beach

Issos 28km

Kalami beach Corfu
Kalami beach Corfu

Kalami 27,5km

Benitses - mouse island 1950
Mouse Island 1950

Kanoni 3km

Megali Lakka beach
Megali Lakka beach

Kanoula(Lakka) 41,5km

Karousades 33,2km

Corfu photos - port of Kassiopi
Port of Kassiopi

Kassiopi 36,2km

Kastelani 11km

Corfu photos - beach at Kavos
Beach at Kavos

Kavos 46km

Corfu photos - Kerasia
Kerasia

Kerasia 30,5km

Komeno 12km

Corfu - Kontogialos beach
Kontogialos beach

Pelekas 12,7km

Kontokali 7,5km

Korakiana 18km

Corfu photos,lake of Korission
Lake of Korission

Korission lake 26km

Corfu photos,Kouloura at northeast
Kouloura at northeast

Kouloura 29,9km

Kynopiastes 9km

Lakones 25,3km

Lefkimi in Corfu
Lefkimi in Corfu

Lefkimi 40km

Alikes Lefkimi 42,2km

Lefkimi port 41,5km

Liapades 21,4km

Mandouki 1,5km

Corfu - Marathias beach
Marathias beach

Marathias 33,5km

Messonghi at Corfu
Messonghi at Corfu

Messoghi 18,5km

Myrtiotissa nudist beach Corfu
Myrtiotissa nudist beach

Mirtiotissa 16,5km

Corfu photos - Moraitika beach
Moraitika beach

Moraitika 18km

Nissaki beach Corfu
Nissaki beach

Nissaki 22,4km

Nymfes 33,2km

Paleokastritsa view from Lakones mountain village
Paleokastritsa view from the Lakones mountain village

Paleokastritsa 25,5km

Corfu - west coast
Corfu – west coast

Paramonas 17km

Kontogialos beach Corfu
Kontogialos beach

Kontogialos 16,5km

Perama Corfu
Perama Corfu

Perama 8km

Perivoli 35,1km

Loggas at Peroulades
Loggas at Peroulades

Peroulades 37km

Petriti Corfu
Petriti Corfu

Petriti 35km

Pirgi 14,5km

Potamos 4km

Corfu photos - Roda beach
Roda beach

Roda 37,5km

Corfu photos - Sidari, canal d`amour
Sidari, canal d’amour

Sidari 35km

Sinarades 14km

Skripero 18km

Stavros 15km

Stroggyli 18,2km

Tzavros 9,5km

Vitalades 38km

Vrioni 5km

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Pizza House Kavouras: Simply the Best Pizza in Corfu

Last updated on November 11th, 2023 at 06:30 pm

The Pizzeria Kavouras is located on the main street of Benitses, across the north side of the harbor and right next to the pharmacy in Benitses.

It is a restaurant for pizza lovers and is specialized in Italian pizza type, the menu is dominated by many kinds of pizza and special pasta.

The dough is opened in front of the customer, the toppings are placed and pizza is baked in a wood oven situated between the tables.
Kavouras knows what to put in the dough, what and how much toppings will use, how warm the oven should be and how to cook.

The result, as all customers say is the best pizza in Corfu.

We have tried pizza in many parts of the world made by the best Italian Pizza Makers and we think that this expression is an injustice for this pizza, it is not just the best in Corfu but the best of all we tried.

If you love pizza, Kavouras is the best place to go! Great toppings, fantastically cooked, just wonderful! Not to forget the friendly environment and super low prices.. a definite MUST!

The restaurant is open during the summer season, usually from May to October and is always full.
Opening hours 7:00 pm until late.

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Corfu of 1962 Through the Lens of British PATHE

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Last updated on October 6th, 2023 at 11:52 am

The Corfu land of 1962 as seen with the cameras of British Pathe, a famous film company that has left many documents from that era as well from the era during World War II.

Yes, in comparison with today Corfu was then a virgin island, both in the environment and on the character of the locals.
Most landscapes were not flattened by the “development” that mass tourism brought, and the mentality of Corfiots was not yet alienated by the illusion of easy money.

The Old men and the prickly pears (pavlosyka in Corfu) still here but the first spend their time in cafes, the difference is that at those times they remained active until their death.
Children no longer play with marbles and stones but with Smartphones, and the more affluent with iPhones, each season has its mark (and pays its price).
We were impressed by how nice the beach of Glyfada looked when it was … empty.

Photographic documents of those times, from any place, are very interesting.
Even if no spectacular at all, like the current videos are, (where everyone with the help of a high-resolution camera and a flying drone can deliver impressive images which tie you down), they are valuable through their simplicity, as well as something rare because only large movie companies had the technological capacity to carry them out.

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Easter Night 2016 in Corfu Town, the Fireworks

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Last updated on October 6th, 2023 at 11:53 am

Easter night of 2016 in Corfu town with shots from above with the drone of Christos Servos.

Spectacular show with the drone located high over Garitsa Bay and overlooks the old fortress, the crowded square Esplanade and across the coastal highway down to Anemomylos.

Some fireworks from other villages on the island are visible too.

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Last updated on February 6th, 2024 at 07:35 pm

Shots of Corfiot coastline and videos from DJI Inspire 1

Here we go again, with more Corfu, more beauty.

A 20 minutes video with shots of Corfiot coastline from the air along with videos from places in Corfu taken with DJI Inspire 1 by Chris Servos.
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Last updated on October 6th, 2023 at 11:53 am

Selected parts of the island in a 3 minutes video from above Corfu’s coastline during summer of 2016.

Needless to mention that there are only selected parts of the island as it is not possible to show a coastline of 270 kilometers in just 3 minutes.

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Marcelino Kids Fashion in Corfu Town

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Last updated on October 6th, 2023 at 09:14 am

Marcelino kids fashion- Shop specialized in children’s clothing.

Marcelino kids fashion
Marcelino kids fashion
Marcelino kids fashion
Marcelino kids fashion

We represent famous manufacturers specialized in children’s fashion.

Our store is located in Corfu, on the 2nd km of Paleokastritsa national road(at Potamos junction) and specializing in clothing trade for infants and children up to 14 years.

All our products are on our new website (eshop) from where there are available to all.

Marcelino kids fashion

2nd Km of Paleokastritsa national road(Potamos junction)

EMAIL: [email protected]
Tel: 6977325627

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Gift shop, Little gifts….great ideas…! Greek art souvenirs, Corfiot product, fashion and water fun accessories

BENITSES TOURIST MARKET

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Souvenirs, Silver, Accessories Friendly low prices. on the main road opposite the harbor

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Corfu of the Middle Ages on a Map of 1575

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Last updated on October 6th, 2023 at 01:45 pm

Corfu map of 1575
Corfu map of 1575

How they saw Corfu in the Middle Ages, a map of 1575

This map of Corfu of 1575 was designed like all medieval maps. According to the sources of that time and lots of imagination by Andre de Thevet (1516–1590).

Andre de Thevet (1516 – 23 November 1590) was a French Franciscan priest, explorer, cosmographer and writer who traveled to Brazil in the 16th century. He described the country, its aboriginal inhabitants and the historical episodes involved in the France Antarctique, a French settlement in Rio de Janeiro, in his book Singularities of France Antarctique.

It is a common characteristic of medieval maps that cities, fortresses as well as small islands are exaggerated and this map is no exception.

So we see otherworldly dimensions for the old fortress and generally for the city while the countryside proportion is too small, on the other side, all small rocks on the west coast have acquired enormous proportions!

While Vido island is five times bigger and climbed until Sinies, the rocks at Sivota Epirus are consolidated on an island larger than Paxos and almost touch the salt marshes of Lefkimi.

Porto Timoni in the north became a lagoon, St. George of Argirades became bay and some new islands are in the area of Arkoudilla cape, there are no islands in there but rather some rocks not bigger than a few square metres each that now are reefs.

Oh, and the Buxardo rock grew and could not fit either on Gouvia bay which is relatively very small.

The entire Kanoni can fit in the port of Mandraki at the old fort, the Antinioti lake didn’t exist, instead, Sidari was a big gulf.

We learn that Paleokastritsa had a dozen of small islands as well as the southwest coast had another dozen.
Lagoudia rocks in front of Chalikouna has enormous dimensions, almost larger than Paxos.

It is almost certain that the priest had never visited Corfu or came here only for a few days, a look from the ground level was enough to see immediately that everything on the map was far away from reality and it was funny.

However, such efforts were laudable and beautiful from an artistic point of view, medieval illustrations show us a lot of strange things and mainly entertain as today.

And despite our high banter mood, for not to be completely unfair with the Frenchman, at least we must admit that he gives us historical information relating to names, an example on this map is the confirmation of the origin of the name of Benitses, comes from the river that existed and was called Pinisa.

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Mirtiotissa: The Corfu Nudist Beach of the 80’s

Last updated on June 9th, 2025 at 10:03 am

Mirtiotissa Beach location

Mirtiotissa is located between the villages of Pelekas and Vatos, just next to cosmopolitan Glyfada beach on the western coast of the island, it looks isolated and safe place, one of the reasons that since the decade the 60s it has become the only beach in the island of Corfu where nudism was officially tolerated.

It was one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, at least, Gerald Durrell had described it as “The most beautiful beach on Earth“.

Reached by a steep path or by the sea, is a rather small sandy beach difficult to spot from the sea, separated from Glyfada beach by a thin but high rock.

It is one of the cleanest beaches in Corfu. No hotels, apartments, or restaurants on the beach so it remains natural and unspoiled by progress.

Why is the sand shrinking? Is it the end of Mirtiotissa as the famous nudist beach of Corfu?

Now you may wonder about this red (it was), well it is obvious from the pictures that this lovely beach is doomed by nature to disappear.

We have here an example of how nature slowly but continuously changes the face of the earth, the beach had shrunk to a degree that it cannot hold but a dozen people, comparing it with the decade of the 80s most of the sand had been washed away.

Is it a temporary phenomenon? or is something permanent and frustrating? As the images reveal, year by year, the sand is washed steadily, is this the death of Mirtiotissa, or maybe not?

There is a picture showing the beach 40 years ago, another picture with the beach in the 90s, and images of today which generally show the continuing shrinkage of the beach.

But perhaps it is not just so, some black-and-white photos of 1950 show that the same thing happened 65 years ago, the sand had subsided enough but then rebounded.

Below are some black and white photographs from 1950 that show that mother nature makes cycles and plays strange games.

We hope that the sand of Mirtiotissa Beach will recover soon

So, the sand may recover someday, but in the meantime, it is a good idea if someone does something to help a faster recovery, Glyfada has tons of sand and is just steps away … Some should consider this possibility.

Also, a couple of large rocks along and in continuity with the existing ones will help ensure that the lost sand is less than that coming.

The monastery of Mirtiotissa

Perched on a hill overlooking the beach, the Monastery of Mirtiotissa on Corfu is a spiritual haven with a history dating back to the 14th century. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the monastery, gave its name to the adjacent Mirtiotissa beach.

It features Byzantine-influenced architecture and timeless frescoes.

Constructed in the 15th century, the Monastery of Mirtiotissa’s exact founding date remains elusive. The inaugural Father, Daniel, hailing from Persia and a convert to Christianity, received a divine vision one night. The vision directed him to journey to the mountain of the Myrtles, promising the discovery of the Virgin Mary’s icon hidden within a cave.

Initially dismissing the vision, Daniel found himself compelled by a subsequent waking revelation. Determined, he embarked on a quest to locate these sacred places, seeking guidance from the local community. Through persistence and inquiry, he eventually uncovered the designated sites and fulfilled the divine directive by establishing the monastery in the chosen location.

Visitors ascending to the monastery are greeted by panoramic views of the coastline, adding to the serene atmosphere. Surrounded by blooming flowers and fragrant myrtle bushes, the courtyard offers a tranquil space for contemplation.

The monastery has long served as a retreat, witnessing generations of pilgrims seeking solace and reflection. With its connection to Mirtiotissa Beach, this sacred site weaves together the spiritual and natural beauty of Corfu, inviting visitors to explore both the depths of faith and the breathtaking vistas of the Ionian landscape.

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Last updated on August 14th, 2024 at 09:42 am

Video showing the entire coastline of Corfu, the journey starts from Corfu town and goes to the north around the island.

Corfu is an island that has it all, a continent in miniature, with great and sudden changes in the landscape, high mountains, vast valleys(Ropa valley for instance), steep rocky shorelines, huge sandy beaches with wild beauty, crowded and small secluded beaches, small quiet coves and sites, large cosmopolitan tourist resorts.

And above all, this endless green everywhere, floating on the turquoise sea.

In this video, we see from above the specificity of Corfu town, a city that maintains unchanged its Venetian character.

We see small manifold beaches with calm tourist resorts on the northeast coast.

The change of scenery with the beaches of northern Corfu with amazing rock formations at Sidari and Peroulades, then the steep coast of northwestern Corfu interrupted by amazing bays of white sand.

And slowly as we go south again the landscape changes.

Here it is dominated by vast endless sandy beaches, with wild steep high rocks not to be absent though, especially in Asprokavos cape.

And finally, we can observe the south and east green side with the big tourist resorts and the calm blue sea.

But Corfu is not only the coast. There are also hidden treasures in all 138 villages in the interior of the island, We hope in another video to be able to show parts of this very interesting secret Corfu.

Update 9-2-2019

The video was really large, 90 minutes!

Unfortunately, we had to remove it due to copyright issues.

It actually stayed ‘on the air’ no more than a few days, it had tremendous success as it was watched by thousands every day.

It’s been almost three years and we haven’t been able yet to make our own video as we dreamed of.

The reasons are many, mainly is because, during the summer, which is the best time for this, all of our partners needed for such a difficult and time-consuming process are busy.

But we will try to make it in the future.

For the time being, you may watch another recent Dronakia’s video taken in the winter of 2019 over the Ionian Sea, showing among others several cruise ships that visit Corfu during the winter.

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Last updated on June 24th, 2025 at 09:36 pm

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Southwest Corfu winter of 2015.

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In the picture is the entrance of Korission lagoon, almost in the middle of the beach.

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San Stefano Estate: Venetian Manor in Benitses

Last updated on January 9th, 2024 at 08:25 pm

The house of San Stefano was built on the hill just north of Benitses, in 1782, by a member of the great Venetian Giustiniani family, on the site of an older house destroyed by an earthquake- so the new manor was built on a rock!

The house was the center of a large estate and took its name from the private chapel of San Stefano, which is built on the same rock as the manor.

San Stefano and the farm passed by marriage into the Flamburiari family, and more recently was given as a dowry when Lily Flamburiari (the current owners’ grandmother) married Petros Manessis.

It has a unique place in the History of Corfu as the visitors’ books show.

Amongst them was Elizabeth of Austria and Kaiser Wilhelm 2nd, a photo on the landing is a gift from Queen Alexandra.

More recently Vivien Leigh, Roger Furse, Gerald Durrell, and notables in many fields have enjoyed a drink on the balcony whilst watching the sunset.

British High Commissioner Sir Frederick Adam stayed in the house while supervising the construction of the waterworks which finally supplied Corfu Town with mains water (around 1850).

The furniture shows the family links with Venice, Greece, England, and India (where Lily Flamburiari was born in 1896).

The present generation has a cosmopolitan inheritance on both sides, as Petros Manessis mother Sofia was the daughter of a notable Victorian philosopher-diplomat Sir Peter Vraila-Armeni, who gave Elizabeth of Austria his villa at Gastouri which enabled her to build the Achilleon Palace.

He was a highly respected Greek ambassador in St Petersburg and at the Court of St James – indeed when he died Queen Victoria was so upset that she instructed one of her warships to bring his body home to Greece.

The house now has been renovated so that you can enjoy it too!

It is available to rent as a whole, suitable for a large family or group of friends.
It is also the perfect venue for celebrations – weddings, anniversary parties, etc., and groups of people sharing an interest.

It is set in five acres of land – citrus trees, olive groves, and gardens so there is total privacy, and they can be enjoyed by everyone staying at the house.

The views are spectacular, looking across the Corfu Channel to mainland Greece.

In front of the house is the private chapel of St Stephen, and to the side are the old farm buildings, with an interesting history of their own, as over the centuries they have been rented to monks, nuns (the aunt of Tsar Nicholas 2nd brought her nuns there and donated a fine icon to the church).

During the first world war, they housed the British staff of a field hospital.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the old historical pictures of the house on this page.

Our aim is for you to love our house, and our beautiful island.
We will do our best to help you do this, and delight in helping you to discover the secrets which make Corfu so special.

For prices you can call the owner, Mrs Jan Manesis, Phone 0030 26610 72216 – Mobile 0030 6985030290 – Address PO Box 59 Vrioni, Corfu 49084, Greece

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Morning Flight over the Beach of Chalikounas

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Last updated on October 6th, 2023 at 11:54 am

Knocking On Heaven’s Door with Guns N’ Roses… from the skies mixed with the sound from the drone’s motor, morning above the Chalikounas beach at the southwest of the island.

Fortunately, that plug hanging did not adversely affect the smooth flight of the drone, but that was in 2013 and since then many things have changed and improved…

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For this video we used scenes from other videos of Christos Servos, you can find them all in his channel…

Corfu Nightscapes – A Company of Stars by Bill Metallinos

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The Video from the captivating night of Corfu with photos by Bill Metallinos, selected snapshots of his stunning Corfu Nightscapes

Autumn in Corfu with Pictures

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A video by Babis Rallis with autumn photos from the city of Corfu. The photos are black and white and of high aesthetics

Benitses at Winter of 2017 from a Drone

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Benitses of 2017 with the drone of Nektarios Spinoulas. It is his first attempt, a very good result overall.

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