Within easy reach of all Corfu’s attractions….
No long transfers from the airport; it is only 20 minutes away. 15 minutes and you are at the Main Port, which connects Corfu to Italy and the Greek mainland.
The Old Town of Corfu is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greece. It was inscribed in 2007 during the 31st session.
Aside from being a capital for the island of Corfu, it is also considered as the capital for the region for all of the Ionian Islands.
Corfu Town is one of the most beautiful island capitals in Greece. Although many of the buildings were bombed by the Nazis during World War II, several sights remained intact, such as the two Venetian fortresses and the church of St. Spyridon that dates back to the 16th century.
Today, the old town of Corfu embraces at least 7,200 inhabitants and is the “historical center” of a larger area that includes 28,185 residents, stretching both inland and to the south and west. Undoubtedly, the city of Corfu remains an international tourist destination with tourists being drawn to the island by its unique beauty throughout the year. The town of Corfu includes different areas with the picturesque old town with alleyways and cobbled streets, about which many songs have been written, leaving no visitor untouched. The new city has a clear urban character and has been adapted to the current times.
Within easy reach
The island itself is a tourist’s paradise. The whole of the island is within easy reach whether you use a car or the frequent local public transportation.
Visit the magnificent beached of the island and enjoy the crystal-clear waters.
Gouvia Village
At this bustling seaside resort, you will find the beach, family tavernas, music bars and shops.
From the hotel a short walk to the bus stop, and you have regular buses taking you into Corfu Town or Green buses which will take you to the North of the island.
If you need to rest up somewhere while waiting to set sail or returning from a cruise, Paradise Hotel Corfu is only a 1 km from Gouvia Marina.
Feeling active: horse riding, walking, playing tennis or golf, scuba diving and many other water sports are on offer close by. Feel like being pampered: maybe a spa treatment or a relaxing massage; we can organize that too.
Whatever you are looking for, Paradise Hotel Corfu is the ideal base from which to enjoy all the island has to offer.
Museums
Corfu archaeological museum
It is the larger of Corfu museums, a two-floor building with a courtyard garden and a balcony at the south and east side of the first floor.
Built at the 60s under the standards followed then for buildings intended to be Museums and started its operation in September of 1967.
The Archaeological Museum is located at Garitsa, just a few minutes away from the Old Town of Corfu.
Museum of Asian art
Located at the Palace of St. Michael and St. George at the heart of Corfu old town.
Contains a superb collection of artefacts from China and Japan.
Among the exhibits stands out the Bronze vases of China of the time of Chinese entry in historical times”, the pottery of the Cheo era and figurines
since the Han dynasty.
Mon Repos, the Museum
A Palace built by the British Commissioner Sir Frederick Adam in 1830 when the island was under British rule, built within the boundaries of the ancient city of Corfu before the excavations which unearthed the ruins of the ancient city.
Once was the summer villa of the former Greek royal family and birthplace for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Today it houses the museum of Paleopolis that was the ancient Corfu.
Exhibits of archaeological findings from the first antiquities found during the British rule and from the excavations between 1936-1955 which revealed parts of the ancient Agora and the early Christian basilica.
Museum in Achilleion
The Achillion Palace built-in 1890 by Queen Elizabeth of Austria-Hungary, now a museum and historical site.
The palace is one of the finest buildings on the entire island and it has been named after the epic hero Achilles from Iliad
Its proximity from the town of Corfu, makes Achilleion Museum a perfect choice to visit.
Apart from the astonishing palace guests may enjoy the fantastic gardens and the breathtaking views to Ionian Sea.
Solomos museum
This is the house of Greece’s national poet, Dionysios Solomos. He wrote the National Anthem of Greece, along with many other poems and significant masterpieces of literature. In this house, there are many interesting details that will depict the life of this prominent writer, such as the table where he used to write and multiple personal items.
