Corfu is an island loved by both tourists and locals and is one of the most beautiful destinations in Greece. The island is full of breathtaking scenery such as blue seascapes, green natural vegetation and classic Venetian architecture.
If you’re a Durrells fan, you’ll be happy to know where the series was filmed and where the real Durrells live.
Danila Village
Danila Village is a beautiful recreation of the 1930s Corfiot Village, ideal for those looking for a private celebration with a touch of tradition. The village hosts several films. This is a beautiful village that was almost completely destroyed in the 1953 earthquake. A Corfiot businessman rebuilt the village as an amusement park or open-air museum in the 1970s.
Perama Village
Perama is located on the east side of Corfu Island, about seven kilometers south of Corfu Town, facing Pontikonisi (Rat Island) and connected to Kanoni by a pedestrian bridge.There is also a beautiful nature trail leading to the village of Gastouri, where Sissi’s famous palace, the Achilleion, is located (for hikers). In addition, Gerald Durrell, author of My Family and Other Animals, lived there.
Calami Bay
There is no doubt that you have heard and seen breathtaking views from Darrell’s house in Calami Bay. There’s no denying your chance to see where the Durrells spent their time, as the white mansion is a hotel and restaurant. Despite its stellar reputation, Kalami continues to maintain its sense of peace and beauty. In fact, the most striking is the natural landscape of Calami Bay, with its unique rock formations, sea-touching evergreen olive trees and Ionian aquamarine waters!
Antiniotissa lake
Antinioti Lagoon is located in the northern part of the island, 35 km from Corfu town. Located between the beaches of Agios Spyridon and Gyaliskari. The contract defines Natura 2000 as a protected area. The lake forms a nature reserve and a vast ecosystem for many birds and plants. Mon Repos Palace as a museum you can visit.
Mon Repos Palace
Located 3 km from Corfu Town, it was built in 1826 by the British Commissioner Frederic Adams as a gift to Kofiot’s wife Nina Palatianou. This is a small but very beautiful palace with colonial architectural elements. The palace later became the summer residence of all British governors of Corfu, and it was gifted to King George I of Greece when the Ionian Islands were merged with Greece in 1864. It is also the home of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
Corfu Old Town
This cannot be missing from the list. Corfu Town is one of the most famous cities in the Ionian Islands. The town of Corfu is heavily influenced by Venetians and French and has unique architecture, neoclassical buildings, picturesque squares and narrow stone streets. The old town of Kerkyra is surrounded by the sea and is sandwiched between two ancient castles. When you arrive by ferry, the humidity of the sea hides the town of Corfu, not revealing the old houses until the last minute. There is also a wonderful building along the west side of the Esplanade that reminds us of an old French occupation: Liston. Kerkyra Liston was built by French engineer Lesseps, who was inspired by Rue Rivoli in Paris. With beautiful galleries full of cafes and restaurants, Liston Hotel is now the center of Corfu’s social life.
