Agios Georgios Pagon, that has taken its name because of its chilly waters, is located on the west side of Corfu, just above Paleokastritsa. The natural bay is surrounded by cypress trees and olive groves, with a long stretch of sandy beach. The beach is well organized with plenty of taverns, restaurants and bars. The surrounding cliffs and historic villages are ideal destinations for hiking.
Places to Go
Monastery Paleokastritsa
The Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary (13th century). The Byzantine church, a single nave basilica is at the centre of the monastery complex however, the monk’s cells and the courtyard date from the 18th century. The Monastery is home to eight monks, who hold traditional masses. The museum has Byzantine and Post Byzantine icons; the most notable is the beautiful Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
Angelokastro Castle
1000ft up a steep cliff on the north west coast is the Fortress of Angelokastro. The exact date of its construction is unknown although the first documented evidence of its existance is 1272. It was one of the most important fortifications and formed a defensive triangle with Kassiopi Castle on the north east coast and Gardiki Castle in the south.
Mount Pantokrator Corfu
At 906m high Mount Pantokrator is the highest point on Corfu. On a clear day at the summit, and despite it being 130km away, it is possible to see Italy, as well as the whole of Corfu and Albania. At the top is café for tourists who have reached the summit either on foot or by car, a well and a telecommunications tower. The church dates from 1689; however in 1347 the first monastery was built with the help of the Perithians.