Paleokastritsa Holidays
Paleokastritsa Holidays – Tranquility with amazing scenery for a perfect Corfu holiday
Paleokastritsa, which means Old Castle place, is a resort within a stunning setting. The village has long been considered one of the most beautiful villages in Corfu and is a renowned Greek beauty spot surrounded by olive and citrus fruit orchards. It is a tranquil resort, which has magnificent scenery, and will appeal to those looking for peace and calm.
It is ideal for families who want a laid back holiday. The cool waters of the sea offer swimming and water sports in an area of exceptional beauty and with a wide choice of beaches to choose from. Paleokastritsa offers a range of tavernas, cafes and bars, with supermarkets and shops. The resort nestles within steep hills and is, therefore, not suitable for those with walking difficulties.
At Agios Spyridon, the northern most promontory of the resort, lies the 13th century Theotokou Monastery. The Monastery gardens, set on a steep hillside, full of wild trees and olive trees give spectacular views of the sea and coastline.
The nearby village of Lakones is well worth of visiting to enjoy view of Paleokastritsa’s bays while enjoying a meal or drink. Along the coast is the traditional village Krini with access to the famous Angelokastro, a castle built on a steep and rocky terrain with almost 360° views of the surrounding countryside.
When to go to Paleokastritsa
The best time to take a holiday in Paleokastritsa is in the spring and early summer or alternatively in the early autumn. The weather is particularly good at these times. The resort does get busy in the summer months partly due to day visitors from other parts of the island.
For those that enjoy walking, the early and late part of the season offers ideal weather conditions to see the beauty of Corfu on foot. By October, as with most of the Greek islands, the tourist season closes down as the cooler, damper weather comes in.
The weather in Paleokastritsa
Corfu Island is the most northerly of the Greek islands and as such it has a milder climate than some of the more southerly islands. There are less extremes, with summer daytime temperatures averaging 30°C falling to 20°C in spring and autumn. There are 11 to 12 hours of sunshine a day in the summer months with virtually no rain. The luxuriant greenest of the island is the result of the higher than average winter rainfall.
Getting the best deal to Paleokastritsa
The best deals occur outside of the UK school holiday period and this will include cheaper flights as well as accommodation. The best deals can be found by looking at the offers below or alternatively by visiting our late deals offers.
Airport and transport need to know
Schedule flights leave the UK all year for Corfu but the majority are charter flights in the summer months. The flight time from the UK to Corfu Airport (CFU) is between 3 hours and 3 hours 30 minutes. The airport is 3 km south of Corfu Town. It is a small, well established airport with a modest range of facilities including, duty free shops, cafes, travel agents, post office and car hire companies. Once at Corfu Airport the distance to Paleokastritsa is 25 km.
There are taxis available 24 hours. The taxi fare is about 45 Euros (£36) each way but may be higher late at night. The taxi journey takes about 40 minutes. Alternatively you could get a taxi from the airport to the green bus station. Buses run direct to Paleokastritsa from early in the morning and continue until late evening. If you hire a car, the journey is easy and it will give you the freedom to explore the island during your stay.
The best beaches in Paleokastritsa
There are at least 15 beaches in the area of Paleokastritsa, most are reached by water taxi or on foot. On the majority of these beaches there are sun beds and umbrellas available to hire. Motor boats and canoes are also available for rent enabling the more adventurous to explore the coves and beaches on their own. Alternatively you can book trips to visit the spectacular coast with visit to Paleokastritsa’s caves, known as the ‘blue grottoes’ and the coves of the surrounding area.
Agia Triada beach is half sand and half shingle is the first beach that you find when you get in Paleokastritsa. It is surrounded by green hillsides and is very picturesque although it has gradually shrunk in size.
Agios Spyridon is entirely sand and is biggest and most famous beach in Paleokastritsa. It is from this beach that the water taxis can be found to ferry you to one of the less accessible beaches. There are excellent tavernas and bars around the beach for food and drink.
Ampelaki beach is only accessible by foot. This beach is about 70% sand. There is a diving centre located on the beach and the rocks, caves and the crystal water make the area ideal for diving.
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