Old Perithia
Παλαιά Περίθεια
An abandoned Venetian mountain village on the north slope of Pantokrator, with stone houses and eight churches scattered across the valley; one of Corfu's oldest settlements.
The village was built in the 14th century to escape pirate raids. In the mid-20th century, villagers gradually moved to the coast, leaving more than 130 stone houses. The village is now a protected settlement, and some old houses have been converted into taverns and boutique guesthouses. You can eat goat meat and homemade bread at the taverns, then stroll along the old paths. From near Kassiopi, the road up is about 7 km of winding turns, and the last stretch is narrow.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mount Pantokrator
- Kassiopi
- Kalami Bay & White House
- Vido Island
- New Fortress of Corfu
- Antivouniotissa Museum
- Butrint
- Church of Saint Spyridon