Laopetra Rock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn Benitses, there are remnants of Roman thermal baths that date back to the Roman era, very well preserved. You can find them at the center of the village, very close to the main road behind some houses.<\/p>\n
In reality, it\u2019s a villa with hot baths that belonged to a Roman noble dated around 200 ACE<\/p>\n
You can also visit the sea museum with a rich collection of marine exhibits operating since 1989.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s good to visit the source of the aqueduct in a region called Vaska on the slopes of the mountain, as well as wonderful places in Corfu and on the opposite Greek mainland coast.<\/p>\n
At a distance of 4 km, you must visit the Achilleion Palace, a neoclassical building made by Sisi, the empress of Austro-Hungary Elizabeth at the beginning of the 20th century.<\/p>\n
The Palace is dedicated to the mythical Achilles, the hero of the Trojan war and it is decorated with at least two large statues of Achilles inside the large garden area.<\/p>\n
Worth seeing are the gardens, the Palace with more statues of Greek philosophers and gods, the big painting of Achilles triumph by the Austrian Franz Matt, and much more.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t miss it!<\/p>\n
6. Island hop<\/h2>\n
Paxos island just south of Corfu is easily accessible with ships that make daily trips there.<\/p>\n
From the port, you can take boats that make daily cruises to many places on and around the island. Get in a boat and you can find yourself down to Kavos or Syvota on the Greek mainland. Boats leaving for Paxos and Antipaxos islands too, where one of the most famous beaches in Greece is, the amazing Voutoumi. And you can visit even Albania.<\/p>\n
After all, Benitses is in an ideal position in the center of the island, the perfect starting point for visits to the best beaches of the western Corfu coast as well as to the South of the island.<\/p>\n
Final words<\/h3>\n
From Benitses you can discover the most that this enchanting island of Corfu can offer, with its numerous beaches, rare and varied natural beauty, great cuisine, and hospitable people.<\/p>\n
Also with its long and turbulent history and culture, one can meet and get to know by visiting the numerous museums and monuments of Corfu.
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