Welcome to CORFU island - PALEOKASTRITSA INFORMATION
Surrounded by lush and beautiful countryside, Paleokastritsa is one of the most scenic resorts on the island, but very hilly as well and the lack of footpaths can make walking at night quite dangerous and scary. Night noise can also be a problem as motorbikes scream up the hills. Paleokastritsa resort is spread over three large bays and although there are plenty of visitors the bays are big enough to contain just about everyone without it feeling too busy, though visiting day-trippers do add substantially to the numbers. The holiday focus is on the main beach, a relatively narrow horseshoe crescent of shingle backed by a large hotel complex.
The water is deep and unsuitable for unaccompanied children but there are plenty of sun beds, showers and toilets. Boats leave regularly for reasonably priced trips to nearby caves, grottos and small beaches. There are more than a dozen places that are visited regularly and there are taxi boats to drop you off at the beach of your choice. The usual tourist watersports are also on offer including scuba diving. Overlooking the bay is a 13th century monastery that is such a favourite with coach parties traffic lights have been installed on the access road. The visiting traffic spoils the monastic atmosphere. The monastery itself has some impressive icons, a carved wooden ceiling and a bizarre sea monster. The most impressive attraction though is the paved gardens with stunning sea views, though you might not be so impressed at being implored by money-minded monks to buy a candle as you enter
