fmax Posted May 28, 2007 #1 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I put my research together from my last Med Cruise and created a FAQ thread that people could add to. I thought I should create similar threads for my upcoming Greek/Turkey ports so will start here with a list of things I have uncovered on these sites. So hopefully you summer cruisers can add to it on your return from the Greek Isles... tell us what not to miss, the must sees and the don't waste your time sites. Any amazing bargains that are not to be missed or previously undiscovered restaurants. Things to do Achillion Palace (http://www.corfunext.com/achillion_palace_corfu.htm) Paleokastritsas (http://www.holiday.gr/page.php?page_id=331) Corfu tour Pelekas (http://www.pelekas.com) Kanoni (http://www.wordtravels.com/Attractio...actions/Kanoni) Spianada Square (http://www.corfuxenos.gr/corfu/corfu_town.htm) Church of St. Spyridon (http://www.corfunext.com/saint_spyridon.htm) palace of St. Michael and St, George (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_o..._and_St_George) Venetian Fortress (http://www.culture.gr/2/21/212/21208a/e212ha03.html) Pontikonisi (http://www.holiday.gr/page.php?page_id=332) Monastry of the Virgin Mary (http://www.thegreektravel.com/corfu/...alaiokastritsa) Private Drivers /Companies See this link http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=372168&page=2 Useful Websites / message threads http://www.corfu-greece.biz/corfu-town.htm http://www.greekisland.co.uk/corfu/corfu.htm http://www.corfunext.com/services_for_cruises_corfu.htm http://www.gogreece.com/travel/places.html http://www.holidaycorfu.org/ http://www.foi.org.uk/islands.php?is...fu&page=around http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel...fu_Island.html http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=303820 Getting around http://www.car-hire-corfu.com/towns/corfu_town.htm Car rental agency at the terminal when you get off the ship. Cost approx 75 euros for the day including insurance, tax, etc. Restaurants/Food "Pizza Pete's"... sits on the cliffs just south of the harbor area in town Get a table right at the rail...You can look straight down into Adriatic. The restaurant next door (Same patio, across the divider--same ownership, same kitchen--is called Antranik...and dates back to 1920 Things to buy jewelry , local liquer Kumquat ,and olive oil Triton http://www.greeka.com/ionian/corfu/corfu-shopping.htm http://www.travelinfo.gr/corfu/shopping.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmax Posted August 8, 2007 Author #2 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Matt Barrett's Corfu http://www.greecetravel.com/corfu/ Walking in Corfu http://www.corfutrail.org/ http://www.greeka.com/ionian/corfu/index.htm Frances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DedeM Posted September 16, 2007 #3 Share Posted September 16, 2007 This is great, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabgab Posted September 17, 2007 #4 Share Posted September 17, 2007 also can do scuba there, its fun :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmax Posted March 11, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted March 11, 2008 You'll find travellers photos here - look down the left hand side of the page and you'll see the link http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g189458-Activities-Corfu_Ionian_Islands.html I was pleasantly surprised with Corfu and loved wandering around the town. Frances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade13 Posted March 12, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 12, 2008 You'll find travellers photos here - look down the left hand side of the page and you'll see the link http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g189458-Activities-Corfu_Ionian_Islands.html I was pleasantly surprised with Corfu and loved wandering around the town. Frances Frances, which sites are close/walking to the port? We plan to go to Albania but I may have an hour when I return to wander around. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmax Posted March 15, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I think you would maybe have to get a cab to the old town. There were a couple of cafes across the road and further to your left, a few stores - can't recall how far. The old town itself was about 20-30min walk from the port. Frances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomko2 Posted March 15, 2008 #8 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Wonderful -- thank you! Kathy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAS-KARR Posted March 15, 2008 #9 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Thanks for the tripadvisor site~ ~ ~ those pics have sure wet my appetite to see the island all the more. CIAO, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerkireos Posted April 23, 2008 #10 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Corfu Photos http://corfuland.gr/gallery/ Very Active Corfu Forum http://www.agni.gr/message_boards/default.asp Corfu Rent A Car http://www.carrentalcorfu.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade13 Posted April 24, 2008 #11 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I think you would maybe have to get a cab to the old town. There were a couple of cafes across the road and further to your left, a few stores - can't recall how far. The old town itself was about 20-30min walk from the port. Frances We walk for at least several hours each weekend so I don't think 20 minutes will be a problem. Where is the Synagogue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelledpea Posted April 24, 2008 #12 Share Posted April 24, 2008 This may help somebody so I thought I'd repost it in here after having typed it out in reply to another posting: Distances to beaches on Corfu From Corfu Town (Distances in Km): Acharavi 38 (sandy) Aghios georgios north 31(sandy) Aghios Georgios South 31 (sandy) Aghios Gordis 17 (sandy) Barbati 20 (Shingle) Benitses 13 (shingle) Gliffada 16 (Sandy) Gouvia 8 (Shingle) & Marina / Harbour) Ipsos 15 (shingle & Marina/ Harbour) Kalami 31 (shingle) Kassiopi 37 (Shingle & Marina/Harbour) Kavos 47 (Sandy) Lake Korisson Messonghi 22 (sand & Shingle & marina/harbour) Paleokastritsa 26 (sand & shingle) Pelekas 13 (sandy) Perama 7 (shingle) Roda 37 (sandy) Sidari 36 (sandy & marina/harbour) These distances are calculated the best driving routes ~ Unsurfaced tracks are not used for the calculations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShopperfiendTO Posted May 6, 2008 #13 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I hear that Achillon Palace is a "must-see" sight, but I'm having trouble locating it with googlemap, in relation to the Old Town. The "hits" show one being *in* the Old Town, two are about 5 miles south of Corfu town and one is even northwest of it!? I'm thinking that it's one of the two hits south of Corfu town (although the hits are about 2 miles apart from each other!): http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=Achilleon%20Palace Is Achillon Palace reasonably walkable (no health issues) from the Old Fort/Pier, and if not, what's the best/economical way to get there (is there a frequent/shuttle city bus that one can take)? What should the cab fare be, as I read that it should be negotiated *before* the ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelledpea Posted May 6, 2008 #14 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Hi The Achellion is south of Corfu town just before Benitses so about 12km away. On maps look for Kaisers bridge and it is just off to the left up the hill. A taxi should be fairly cheap, we've been to Corfu many times but I've never used local buses. Shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feistytigger Posted May 13, 2008 #15 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm thinking Paleokastritsa may be the best way to spend a good portion of our day on Corfu, but I have a few questions! Is the bus stop in Corfu Town (to catch the bus to Paleo) easy to find? I've read that a taxi should be about 35EU each way but the bus is only 4.20EU. I'm thinking we'll take the bus there and maybe a taxi back (and get dropped off at Achillion Palace). Is the bus stop in Paleo near the beach or monastery? Are there bed rentals at the Paleo beach? How much? Are their lockers at Paleo? How much? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feistytigger Posted May 13, 2008 #16 Share Posted May 13, 2008 also - we'll think about a rental car as well to get there. is it okay to leave valuables in a car? i know in some tourist places they tell you to not leave anything in cars and to just leave the doors unlocked. not sure if this is one of those places. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feistytigger Posted May 19, 2008 #17 Share Posted May 19, 2008 update: the folks on the message boards at agni.gr have been very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbmark Posted May 19, 2008 #18 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Great info. Thanks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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