Corfu, Paxos: Trip in the Ionian Sea

Arrive at Corfu airport. Transfer (included) to the west coast, in the bay of Liapades, and installation in hotel or guest house for 4 nights, above the bays of Gefyra and Rovinia: a few minutes on foot, and you are on the beach, facing the Ionian Sea.
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Discovery of the amazing olive forest overlooking the village of Liapades. Some trees reach a remarkable size. We understand why the harvest of olives that takes place from winter to spring requires the use of nets: the olives are collected as they fall in the nets, then collected, before being brought to the mill. You return to your accommodation through the streets of the beautiful village of Liapades.
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From Palaiokastritsa (possible visit of the monastery, swimming ...), you climb a small road and a traditional paved path to the perched village of Lakones which offers a splendid view of the bays of Palaiokastritsa. After going up a pretty olive wooded valley you follow traditional farming roads before reaching the chapel of Agios Symeon, splendidly perched above the void on a rocky outcrop, offering a spectacular panorama over the plain of Ropa, the western relief of the island, and the city of Corfu. Nice descent on the beautiful village of Doukades and its taverns ... After a brief ascent to the preserved village of Gardelades, you find Liapades and your accommodation.

About 4:30 walk, + 500 m, - 400 m, about 14 km.

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Transfer by bus (at your expense) to the city of Corfu (or Kerkyra), the bustling capital of Corfu Island. It is undoubtedly the most Italian of the Greek cities. Its old center is inscribed on the World Heritage List by Unesco. You will not have too much of a day to enjoy the city and visit its monuments: the old and the new fortress both dating from the 16th century; the church dedicated to Saint Spyridon, protector of the island; the Antivouniotissa Church, which houses a Byzantine art museum; the archaeological museum and the Asian art museum; Mon Repos Park and the Kanoni Peninsula; the Liston, and its French-inspired arcades; the maze of alleys of the old center ...

If the shuttles are in place (2 € go/return trip per person in 2018, at your expense), you have the opportunity to cross to the small island of Vidos that faces the city. Walk by the sea and swim on this adorable and preserved island where rabbits and pheasants frolic freely in a beautiful pine forest ... From Corfu, transfer back to Liapades late afternoon (at your expense)

About 1 hour of walking on Vidos, in addition to the visit of the city which can take 2 good hours without taking into account the visits of museums. Negligible height difference.

Transfer (included) to the port of Corfu with your luggage. Crossing (1h15 to 2h depending on the boat) for the island of Paxos, greeks call it Paxoi (plural of Paxos, as it is Paxos and Antipaxos). You settle for 4 nights in your rooms or studios. Visit of the small town of Gaïos and quiet walk on a small coastal road to the peninsula of Mongonissi and above dream coves.

Approx. 2 hrs walk, +150 m, -150 m, about 8 km.

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It is a superb hike that awaits you today: you take the direction of the heart of the island, before a scenic coastal walk that passes by the extraordinary sites of the Ark of Tripitos and the Greek Cistern, which dominate the sea. The viewpoints on the coast are constantly renewed, while Antipaxosis visible 2 km to the south. Return to Gaios by small roads and paths. Swimming possible in a rocky cove or in Gaios.

About 4 hours walk, + 400 m, - 400 m, about 13 km.

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You climb above Gaios enjoying beautiful views of the entrance channel of the port. You continue to Platanos, near the highest point of the island (248 m). Following a nice descent to the wonderful beaches of the north-east coast (Kipiadi, Kipos, Marmari ...), where bathing opportunities are not lacking! It is a beautiful route, between coves and olive groves, to Loggos: perhaps the most beautiful village of the island, nestled in the hollow of a cove, facing the coast of mainland Greece. Return to Gaïos by bus or taxi (at your expense)

Approx. 3h 45m, + 300m, - 300m, approx. 11km.

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Intimately linked to its neighbor Paxos, the island of Antipaxos was famous for its wines in the past. Today it is especially Vrika - its beach of fine sand, in front of a sea with the reflections of the Great South - which makes the fame. Crossing (at your expense - 20 minutes). Possibility to hike beach to beach to the port and return to Vrika beach by the small roads and tracks of the center of the island. Crossing back to Paxos

About 2 hours of walking if you hike, +150 m, -150 m

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Transfer to Magazia by bus or taxi (at your expense) for a ride on small roads through olive groves and paths lined with low walls to Lakka, nestled in a beautiful bay near closed, at the north end from the island. You will pass by the remarkable church of Ypapandi and its steeple with a wide view, then by the Venetian house. You enjoy magnificent views of the western coast of Paxos and the south of Corfu. Return to Gaios by bus or taxi (at your expense) then boat to Corfu. Night in Kerkyra; in the evening, you can still stroll in the beautiful streets of the old center ...

About 3 hours walk, + 300 m, - 300 m, about 9 km.

Night in hotel in Corfu town.

End of the stay after breakfast. Transfer to the airport at your expense (about 12 € to 15 €).