Views and landscapes

Chlomos: Old Village at the Edge of Corfu

Chlomos is one of the oldest and highest villages in Corfu, located in the southeast of the island, around 30 km from Corfu Town. It stands on the eastern side of Mount Merovigli, at around 300 metres above sea level. Chlomos is a very small village, with around 167...

Lakones: Traditional Village with a Breathtaking View

Lakones is a small traditional village high above Paleokastritsa, about 182 m above sea level, on the northwest coast of Corfu. It is about 25 km from Corfu Town, approximately the same distance as Paleokastritsa itself, and takes around 40 minutes to reach by car....

Pontikonisi: Why Is It Called Mouse Island and What’s on It?

Many people think that Mouse Island received its name because of its shape. But the truth is... we don't actually know the real origin of this name. There are at least four theories about how Pontikonisi got its name. None of them is supported by enough historical...

Why is the water in Rovinia so turquoise blue?

Have you ever wondered what makes the sea in Rovinia and other turquoise-water beaches in Corfu look like that? It’s not some special colour of the seabed, and not even pigments from algae, as you might think. The whole thing is about the light! When sunlight enters...