Corfu is the northernmost island of Greece with a multicultural background and religious culture, having been influenced by the several colonies that were established there in the past. Nowadays, visitors can become familiar with the Corfiot culture, consisting of elements of other cultures (Venetian, British and French) in combination with the Greek tradition.

Some of the spots and sights that are of great historic and cultural significance in Corfu are the Venetian Fortresses, the Palace of St. Michael and St. George, located close to the largest square of the Balkans (Espianada), where today the Museum of Asian Art is housed, the Mon Repos Palace and the ancient Greek findings in the area of Paleopoli. Moreover, the famous Liston square, the Archaeological Museum of Corfu, the Achilleion Palace (built by the Empress of Austria, Sissy) are must-see when visiting Corfu.

Moreover, the diverse environment of Corfu, including the Mountain Pantokratoras, boasting the Monastery of Pantokratoras and the amazing beaches with crystalline seawaters gain the attention of tourists.

To the west of Corfu, the area of Paleokastritsa and the Monastery of Paleokastritsa (dated back to the Byzantine era) are the most-visited locations. In the past, there was a castle in the location where the Monastery of Paleokastritsa is now situated (Paleokastritsa means an old castle in Greek).

You have to visit Corfu in order to learn more about the great history and culture of this island and explore the natural beauty existing everywhere in it.