Corfu to Palaiokastrítsa
From Corfu (town) the road runs northwest, close to the coast, passing the old fort of Abramo on a hill on the left. Farther on the island of Lazaretto can be seen in the sea to the right. 10km/6.5mi: Gouviá, with a Venetian arsenal of 1716.
Just beyond this a road branches off on the right and runs by way of Iàpsos, Pyrgí and Spartílas (alt. 424m/1,391ft) to Strinílas. From here it is an hour's climb (or a drive on a poor road) to a small rest-house, from which it takes 10 minutes to reach the Mt Pantokrátor.
Just beyond this a road branches off on the right and runs by way of Iàpsos, Pyrgí and Spartílas (alt. 424m/1,391ft) to Strinílas. From here it is an hour's climb (or a drive on a poor road) to a small rest-house, from which it takes 10 minutes to reach the Mt Pantokrátor.
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Related Attractions
Corfu - Bella Vista
Angelokastro is a 13th century fortress set on an inaccessible pinnacle. Nearby Bella Vista is a natural balcony over the sea and, as the name implies, it offers a unique view of Palaiokastritsa's spectacular caves.
Palaiokastritsa, Greece
6km/4mi from Bella Vista is Palaiokastrítsa, a lively and attractive tourist resort, above which, perched on a high crag, stands the monastery of the Panayía Theotokós. Near the little town are sea-caves. From here it is an one and a half hour climb (with guide; stout footwear required) to the ruined 13th century castle of Angelokástro, from which there are panoramic views. From Kríni, 10km/6mi northwest of Palaiokastrítsa, it is a shorter climb (30minutes).
