11/05/2024
About the neighborhood.
You will stay in the most attractive site of the island where the famous imperial palace was built by the Austrian Emperors, also used by the German Kaiser Wilhelm.
Walk from the house, reach in a few minutes and visit without hurry this palace, actually museum, desired by the Empress Sissy, dedicated to her beloved mythological hero Achilles.
Don’t miss a promenade in the garden of the palace with the famous statues of the nine Muses along the colonnade and Achilles heel wounded by the arrow of Paris, Prince of Troy.
Take enough time to walk along the narrow streets of the traditional village Gastouri, a few minutes walking distance from your villa. Admire the architecture, influenced by the venetians, visit the historic churches of the village, stop at the picturesque grocery store on the main street, buy fresh hot bread from the historic bakery of Ector on the way to Platanos, drink fresh water from the springs of Platanos where Sissy used to go and meet local people.
Ask in the Philharmonic building about performances of the surprising local music band and other events.
Do not miss the family managed tavern with local specialties and once a week music and dance.
Worthy of a visit are the two handicraft ateliers on the main road, one with ceramic and one with olive wood creations.
Spend time walking in the countryside under centenary high olive trees and go up to the Aghia Kyriaki chapel, on the hill, and do not forget, once you are there, to ring the bells with an insisting rapid rhythm witnessing that there is a visitor. From the top of the hill you admire a breathtaking total view of central Corfu.
You can cross rapidly the island reaching all famous beaches and seaside landscapes.
But if you wish you can stay nearby the villa, along the Natura 2000 water front with small scale quiet beaches and an interesting rocky seaside, area protected for the Poseidonia algae and marine microcosm, that goes from Perama to Benitses, one kilometer distance from your villa.
