Paleokastritsa Bay
Paleokastritsa Bay

Paleokastritsa visit and Hike in Corfu, Corfu

Discover the iconic Paleokastritsa Monastery and neighboring Bella Vista ("beautiful view") as you hike through the scenic Corfu countryside.

Overview

Discover the iconic Paleokastritsa Monastery and neighboring Bella Vista ("beautiful view") as you hike through the scenic Corfu countryside. Starting from Mon Repos Palace in the morning, we will visit the 12th century Byzantine monastery.  

We will then drive through twisty roads to Lakones where we will stop to admire and take photos of the stunning views of the Paleokastritsa area as seen from above. We will also drive through the traditional villages of Makrades and Krini we will arrive to the ruins of the byzantine Saint Angel Castle which we will visit before hiking between the olive groves to the "donkey trail" and admire the view of Saint George Bay, Afionas village and the North-West part of the island.

We will then walk back to the car and drive to Saint George Bay to swim in the crystal clear water.

Read more about unique and interesting active experiences in Greece.

Know before you go

Duration
7 hours
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Private

What's included

Private expert guide, water and snack.

Itineraries with Paleokastritsa visit and Hike in Corfu

Adventurous Athens, Central Greece, and Corfu - 9 Days

Immerse yourself in the unbelievable beauty of the Greek mainland and Corfu on this 9-day adventure trip. Bike through the ancient and modern neighborhoods of Athens, hike to the picturesque mountain villages of Zagori, and explore the rocky coastline of Corfu by kayak. You'll also discover the clifftop monasteries of Meteora and trek along Corfu's stunning beaches.