• Achilleion
  

  
  Achilleion is a palace built in Corfu by Empress of Austria Elisabeth of Bavaria, also known as Sisi, after a suggestion by Austrian Consul Alexander von Watzberg.
  
  

• Yachting
  

  
  There is a lot of yachting going on in Corfu and the Ionian, which, in general, is an ideal place for sailing and yachting with steady fair winds all summer long.
  
  

• Glyfada Beach
  

  
  This beach is considered by many to be the best beach in Corfu. It's characterized by long stretches of white sand and stunning rock formations. There are plenty of hotels, restaurants and bars in the area for those looking to spend some time here.
  
  

• Sidari
  

  
  Sidari is a popular seaside resort, located on the northwestern side of Corfu. The beaches are quite unique, with impressive sand cliffs as a backdrop. The waters are shallow and ideal for small children.
  
  

• Church of Agios Spyridon
  

  
  This church is named for the patron saint of Corfu, St. Spyridon, who is said to have saved the island on more than one occasion. In fact, a large segment of the male population in Corfu is named "Spyros" in his honor. His remains lie in a silver coffin within the church.
  
  

• Horseback Riding
  

  
  If you love horses and long saunters through beautiful scenery, then Corfu will delight you. The island’s natural landscape with lush valleys, ancient olive groves, winding donkey paths and mountain trails is perfectly suited to exploring on horseback.
  
  

• Angelokastro
  

  
  “Castle of Angels” or "Angelos's castle" is located at the top of the highest peak of the island's shoreline in the northwest coast near Palaiokastritsa and is one of the most important Byzantine castles of Greece. The engineering of its construction at such a remote and forbidding location is remarkable by any standards, not only medieval.
  
  

• Old Fortress
  

  
  At one point in time, all of the residents of Corfu lived inside the walls of the Palaio Frourio, or Old Fortress. Some sections of the fortress offer breathtaking views of Corfu and its surroundings. The other main highlight found here is the Church of St. George, which is a good example of classic Doric architecture.
  
  

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