Top Things to do in Ionian Islands
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Ionian Islands, Ionian Islands
Discover the best top things to do in Ionian Islands, Greece including Corfu Donkey Rescue, Corfu Museum of Asian Art, Church of Saint Spiridon, Achilleion Museum, Monastery of Agios Gerasimos, Paleokastritsa Monastery, Old Perithia, 'Corfu's Oldest Village.', Memorial Acqui Division, Agios Dionisios Church, Assos.
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1. Corfu Donkey Rescue
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5.0 based on 457 reviews
Hope was our first rescue in January 2004, Dusty the second. Since then over 450 donkeys have been taken into our refuge here in Corfu. As a refuge we aim to give: the old a safe and happy retirement; the sick a chance of cure; the injured the chance of recovery; the abused the chance of regaining trust and hope and the abandoned the feeling of security again. Take a look on our website for more information, pictures and a detailed map.You are very welcome to visit us, see the work we do and experience the calm company of our donkeys.
2. Corfu Museum of Asian Art
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4.5 based on 399 reviews
At the top end of the 'Spaniada', Corfu Town's central park area, stands the Palace of St Michael and St George. This is the most significant building from the period of English rule and was originally built as the luxury residence of the then British Lord High Commissioner. It's now home to the Corfu Museum of Asian Art - the only one of its kind in Greece, dedicated to the arts of Asia.
Reviewed By RodBush - Barwon Heads, Australia
What a gem ! Anyone visiting Corfu is well advised to add display this to their itinerary. It truly was an astonishing experience. It highlights the lifetime collection of a Corfiot diplomat called Gregórius Mános. He spent a lifetime collecting art pieces from assorted asian cultures and returned with it to Corfu. The government has set it up on display in a magnificent building that housed successive councils/governments - it was one of the highlights of our entire trip and is a ‘must visit’ if you get to Corfu.
3. Church of Saint Spiridon
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4.5 based on 720 reviews
Saint Spyridon Church , the miraculous and Saint of Corfu The history and the tradition of our local Church from 1456 is imminently connected with Saint Spyridon. The arrival of his holy relic from Istanbul, his staying in Corfu, the built of his church along with the establishment of five big feasts based on Him led the christians to believe that Corfu cannot exist without Him. But even our local Church owes Him a lot. Not only did He protect it during the hard times of the Venetian Occupation, but also from other foreign occupations. French, Russians, English, Italians and Germans have passed over our island, staying for different lapses of time.
Reviewed By alexdobre - London, United Kingdom
Hi, The church has a lot of history behind. There are benches inside so you can sit and contemplate. Around the church are a lot of good stores where you can buy a lot of religious souvenirs.
4. Achilleion Museum
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4.5 based on 4,479 reviews
Reviewed By tomleng - Bratislava, Slovakia
This is absolutely must see on the island, great location, interesting audio guide - in many languages Tickets per adult are 10 euros Statue of the Achilles is beathtaking
5. Monastery of Agios Gerasimos
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4.5 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By BigAl1951 - Tibshelf, United Kingdom
I really enjoyed my visit here, even though the Monastery was closed. I was the only person there. A really beautiful building in a magnificent setting!
6. Paleokastritsa Monastery
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4.5 based on 1,196 reviews
Reviewed By srablair - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
Currently free parking at the Aquarium just at the bottom of the hill with a variety of tavernas and cafes. Beautiful cove for swimming, or just enjoying the view and taking photographs. It's a 20 minute walk up to the monastery from here, and although it is possible to drive up further, it's a very narrow road controlled by traffic lights, so unless you have mobility problems I would suggest taking on the walk and enjoy the view as you go! The monastery is lovely, we sat for a few minutes of quiet reflection and took the opportunity to light a candle, (donation invited). There is also a small museum which was fascinating, great collection if liturgical vestments, religious artworks and prayer books, some from the 15th century. Amazing collection with I imagine lots of stories to tell. Well worth a visit. There is also a lovely gift shop selling honey, and religious memorabilia as well as Corfu guide books in English and most other common languages.
7. Old Perithia, 'Corfu's Oldest Village.'
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4.5 based on 411 reviews
One of the island's oldest 'hideaway' villages (of Venetian origins) and unquestionably its best preserved. Get the best out of your visit with the 'Guide to Old Perithia' which includes a self-guided 2.5km circular walk around the village (available on Amazon or at The Merchant's House in the village itself), if you come on a 'tour' don't expect to see much more than a quick look at a little of the village. There's 4 tavernas with local food, but to get a real feel of the village, do some research on its history and spend time walking around the whole village. There are 130 houses & 8 churches and the village has been gently coming back to life over the past 10 years, from 12% restored to over 35% today - but it's 'work in progress' ;) The Merchant's House sleeps 6 to 8. The village has been slowly and sympathetically brought back to life by the support of its owners, Mark & Saskia. Look out for the Map & Sign + a Brief History of Old Perithia as you arrive!
Reviewed By OnlyOneBobP - York, United Kingdom
Enjoying our Villa holiday in Corfu my wife and I ventured out for a day trip along the North East coast. Having read about the abandoned village of Old Perithia we were looking forward to visiting. Despite a less than comfortable journey up the mountain, due to the numerous potholes, what awaited us was well worth the effort. A fabulous place to walk around, incredibly peaceful and beautiful scenery. Great place to enjoy lunch with Tavernas to suit all tastes. We chose to eat at Taverna The Old Perithia and enjoyed the best lunch of our holiday. Fantastic place, incredible food and home made ginger beer. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit.
8. Memorial Acqui Division
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4.5 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By MadagascarJoe - Whitehaven, United Kingdom
Before visiting the memorial I recommend reading “Lost Sons of the Mediterranean. Kefalonia - September 1943 by Pietro Giovanni Liuzzi I knew of the massacre of the soldiers from the Acqui Division from reading the book and watching the film, Captain Correlies Mandolin. The memorial is about 15 minutes walk out of Argostoli it is very clean well maintained. There is also a small shrine to the right of the memorial dedicated to Captain Arpala and his men. With the ruins of a building next to it which Im led to believe was a chapel. If you keep walking down the hill at the T junction which heads towards Lassi there is a pit and memorial to 136 soldiers shot and thrown into the pit. The pit I found the saddest knowing what happened there in 1943
9. Agios Dionisios Church
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4.5 based on 630 reviews
Reviewed By awilkins603
One of the top monument to visit while you'll be in Zakynthos. Saint Dennis 'church has built before the big earthquake of Zakynthos and it's an old monument that in the its interior includes many saint historical paintings as also and the relic of Saint Dennis
10. Assos
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4.5 based on 2,366 reviews
Reviewed By BarrieA_12 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Our first visit to Assos was in 1992,way before all the rebuilding work and new villas were erected but even then with only a couple of Tavernas and most of the village still in ruins we both fell in love with it, unfortunately very little if any accommodation was available in those days so we would find rooms as near to Assos as possible.We think the village is head and shoulders above most of the resorts on Kefalonia thats if you really want to chill out in this beautiful scenic little village with its lovely bay and the old castle ruins high above the village. Dont come looking for discos or lots of bars, this is a peaceful little base from where you can explore the rest of the island
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