Things to Do in Corfu: 6 Ideas and 3 Itineraries
Old Town, Paleokastritsa, Pelekas, Old Perithia: things to do in Corfu based on your interests, and how to plan a day, three days, or a week.
June 21, 2022
Achilleion Palace: the consolation of an empress
Corfu's...imperial past could be the reason why it is one of Greece's most sought-after luxury destinations. But why? Corfu is the island where Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary, the legendary Sissi, chose to build her palace, a place where she found solace following the suicide of her son Rodolphe. This elegant, Pompeian-style building, with its luxurious neoclassical salons, is one of the island's most impressive attractions. Its magnificent gardens include the famous statue of the Dying Achilles.
