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1. Corfu Aquarium
Zoo/AquariumAlthough you might spot fish and other sea life when swimming in one of Paleokastritsa's stunning coves, you won't see the diversity of aquatic creatures as on display at the Corfu Aquarium, along with an assortment of reptiles. Located on the seashore at the foot of Paleokastritsa's monastery headland, the aquarium is home to a large number of species—crustaceans, starfish, and sea snails as well as fish—indigenous to Corfu's waters and the wider Mediterranean. The thrilling reptile room boasts boas, pythons, iguanas, and even a crocodile. The ticket price includes a very informative guided tour lasting around 30 minutes. You can book a concessionary dual ticket to the aquarium and on the Yellow Submarine tours at this location.
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2. Lakones
Town/VillageThe village of Lakones, built on the steep mountain behind the Paleokastritsa Monastery, looks rather forbidding, but tourists flock there for the view. Kaiser Wilhelm was among many famous people who would make the ascent to enjoy the magnificent panorama of Paleokastritsa's coves from the cafés at Bella Vista, just beyond the village. In the village center is a small folk museum showcasing old photographs of the village. From nearby Krini you can climb up to the ruins of the 13th-century Angelokastro, a fortress built by a despot of Epirus during his brief rule over Corfu. On many occasions during the medieval period, the fort sheltered Corfiots from attack by Turkish invaders. Look for the chapel and caves, which served as sanctuaries and hiding places.
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3. Paleokastritsa Monastery
Paleokastritsa Monastery, a 17th-century structure, is built on the site of an earlier monastery, among terraced gardens overlooking the Ionian Sea. Its treasure is a 12th-century icon of the Virgin Mary, to whom the establishment is dedicated, and there's a small museum with some other early icons. Note the Tree of Life motif on the ceiling. Be sure to visit the inner courtyard (go through the church), built on the edge of the cliff and looking down a precipitous cliff to the placid green coves and coastline to the south. There's a small gift shop on the premises.
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