AFIONAS

Afionas is one of the oldest villages of Corfu on the northwest side of the island. It is located at an altitude of 133 meters and is built on the top of a high rock outcrop just opposite the bay of Agios Georgios, with its golden beach, and overlooking the Diapontia Islands of Ereikousa, Othoni and Mathraki and rocky islet of Gravia. This charming, antiquated village has many renovated and well-kept houses with characteristic bright paint colours and is harmonized with the typical architecture of the island, the narrow streets and the paved cantonments among the courtyards overgrown with flowers. There are some tavernas and cafes at the top of the village where one can have a meal or coffee whilst enjoying the idyllic view. Parking is difficult as there is no parking area in the village and the road ends abruptly in the village square. By pre-booking a table at a taverna one is able to organize parking for their vehicle at the entrance to the village. This stroll is well worth it as the aerial outlook is spectacular.