Paleokastritsa is one of the most celebrated beauty spots on the island, six small coves with incredibly clear water nestle in a coastline of hills and promontories draped in olive, cypress and lemon trees. Many claim that it was the site of King Alcinous's fabulous palace and the rock out to see, called Kolovri, is said to be the ship that carried Ulysses home. Paleokastritsa landscape combines blue-green waters with picturesque rocky bays. Here one can see the byzantine monastery of Panagia Paleokastritissa.

Beach location: Paleokastritsa consists of a series of deep bays and magnificent cliff-sides, on the west coast of Corfu. Follow the main road north from Corfu Town. At Gouvia, the road splits into two and you follow the left hand fork, signposted for Paleokastritsa. This is another main road which takes you directly to Paleokastritsa's beautiful series of green, tree-lined bays after about 20km. Disabled access: There are rising gradients throughout the resort. Most accommodation is on the top of cliffs, with stiff walks down to the sea. Not recommended for those with mobility problems, wheelchairs or heart conditions.
Car parking: There are large car parks at the harbour and, elsewhere, you may be able to cheat and park in a hotel's car park. Otherwise, park on roadside where possible.
Food outlets/restaurants: A wide selection of eating possibilities within a short distance of each of the bays. Sand/pebbles/shingle: A series of bays, each with its own character. Often pebbles or shingle with some sand. The beaches get very busy in the high season. Sunbeds/umbrellas: Yes.
Showers: Yes. For toilets use snack bars and tavernas. Safe for children: Most bays are relatively safe with placid seas suitable for novice swimmers under supervision.
Watersports: Yes. Main users: Tourists. Well cared for: Yes.
Mooring for boats: There is a small harbour which gets very busy. It's also possible to moor off in the sheltered bays but you need to be extremely vigilant for rocks.
Next to quayside/harbour: Paleokastritsa's harbour area is relatively unobtrusive in terms of its impact on the environment. Significant levels of boat traffic pass through, however.
Storm drains/outlets into sea:  None observed.
Natural shady areas: Although the beaches themselves tend to be open, the hillsides that surround them are tree-lined, providing some shade. Any other facilities: Full resort facilities but spread over a wide area. Distance to main resorts: 0-3 km. depending on the location of your accommodation.
Public transport: Bus service and taxis prowl. Taxi rank at Paleokastritsa harbour. Blue Flag: No

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Zefiros Traditional hotel
family run hotel , built in 1934 , in three levels connecting with outdoor staircases . Zefiros has 3 junior suites (2-4 persons), 2 triple rooms and 6 double rooms all with private toilet (shower), fridge, air condition and sea view (windows or balconies).