Many new visitors ask where they should go when
they hire transport. Whilst this depends on personal tastes here are a few
suggestions, gathered from visitors.
Short Trips
Afionas
(one of Corfu's "Must do" trips)
Without doubt no visitor staying at Agios Georgios
should miss driving up to the village of Afionas (see link on left) on
the cliffs to the right of the beach.
During the daytime the views to the south
are best seen from Dionysos Taverna when the sun brings out the colours in the
turquoise waters of Agios Georgios bay. For sunsets walk onto the
headland behind that taverna to sit on one of the provided benches to enjoy the
fantastic sky colourings or try one of the north facing Tavernas / Restaurants
such as Three Brothers or the Panorama where you can watch the sun as it slips
behind the islands.
Angelokastro
Drive from Pagi village through Prinillas and on
up the winding road with its magnificent birds-eye views over Agios
Georgios. After checking out the tourist trap souvenir shops of
Makrades take the right turn in the village centre to the ancient ruined
castle of Angelokastro. (see link on left) plus
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Arillas
A slightly larger resort than Agios Georgios with
a nice sandy beach and good eating and drinking places.
San Stefanos
Another resort with its own devotees who return
every year. A good sandy beach and small harbour.
Slightly Longer
Paleokastritsa
Take the Angelokastro route (see above) and
continue on through Makrades along the main road. The winding road gives the
best views of spectacular Paleokastritsa with its 7 rocky bays.
Peroulades
Extremely spectacular cliff scenery of the
"top-left" corner of Corfu from the restaurant on "the edge". Lovely views
across to Albania.
Central Valleys
Get out the maps (for a bit of fun) and meander
(that's the only way) through the heavily wooded countryside of central
northern Corfu. Unspoilt villages, endless olive groves, beautiful valleys,
hills and of course the sun-scorched mountain of Pantokrator. It is a lovely
way to discover the real Corfu !