Old Perithia, Corfu

Old Perithia, Corfu Corfu's Oldest Village in a 'Designated Area of Natural Beauty'. Gently coming back to life since 2010... Up until 2010 it was both neglected and in decline.

Old Perithia is recommended as one of the best places to visit on Corfu by leading international travel magazines and guidebooks. It offers a glimpse of Greece in times gone by, the 'Real Corfu' in an historic mountain village. 'Heritage Protected and A Designated Area of Natural Beauty', recently winning TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2021. This, the oldest village on the island, used to be a hid

eaway from pirate attacks, which blighted villages and towns nearer the coast. It nestles below Mount Pantokrator, the highest mountain on Corfu at 908m. Records go back to c. 1357 although the village may have existed earlier. It's of Venetian architectural importance with 130 houses and surrounded by 8 churches. Subsequently an Anglo-Dutch [Mark & Saskia] couple restored three ruins to create the island's first B&B and began to clean up and help the villages restorations. buy the book https://www.etsy.com/listing/1233534851/old-perithia-corfus-oldest-village-the

Since which time it has grown from 10-15% restored or in process to over 35%+ and that progress continues to this day. The village remains under archaeological protection and is 99% as it would have been c. 1650, albeit nature has flourished and created a living 'Chelsea Flower Show'. Stroll through the cobbled streets, admire the characteristic churches, explore the surrounding countryside on long or short walks and breathe in the super fresh & healthy air, eat at the tavernas - buy the local honey.

Καλός Μήνας!
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Καλός Μήνας!

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Corfu Tourism, keeping a balance by protecting and investing in its greatest assets, its history, and natural beauty:

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https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/orissa+post-epaper-orisapos/corfu+paradise+lost+to+hyper+tourism-newsid-n712545077

Mon Repos... Corfu:
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Mon Repos... Corfu:

The project for the enhancement, protection, and environmental safeguarding of the Mon Repos municipal estate in Corfu has been included in the “Ionian Islands 2021–2027” Program…

29/04/2026

Kassiopi Castle and Old Perithia
Kassiopi Castle and Old Perithia ghost town offer unique cultural experiences away from tourist crowds.

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Old Perithia, 'Gently coming back to life since 2010.'...
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Old Perithia, 'Gently coming back to life since 2010.'...

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Old Perithia [Palea Peritheia]
Corfu
49081

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http://www.old-perithia.com/

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