A ready-made day in Corfu, planned by the guide: The Achilleion early, the Korission lagoon at Chalikounas, the dunes of Issos, lunch at Gardenos and the ruined monastery above Arkoudilas. By car.
Achilleion ★★★★★ The palace Empress Elisabeth of Austria, 'Sisi', built in 1890-91 above Gastouri for her hero Achilles: terraced gardens, the marble Dying Achilles and the Kaiser's giant bronze, with the east coast…
Chalikounas ★★★★☆ A very large sandy beach in the south-west with sunbeds, a café and a beach bar, reached by car on a good dirt road; moderately busy.
Issos ★★★★☆ A very large sandy beach in the south-west that feels a little like a desert, far from houses and shops; usually breezy, with shallow water and no waves.
Gardenos ★★★★☆ A large sandy beach in the south-west with sunbeds, a café, a taverna and a mini market, easy to reach by car.
Arkoudilas ruined monastery ★★★☆☆ A ruined monastery near Arkoudilas in the south, quiet, reached by car or on foot with some effort.