Palaiokastritsa
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" |[[Image:Greece_Kerkyra_Palikastritsa_m.jpg|350px]]Chart of Paleokastritsa<br/>''Click for larger view'' | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" |[[Image:Greece_Kerkyra_Palikastritsa_m.jpg|350px]]Chart of Paleokastritsa<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
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- | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palaiokastritsa Palaiokastritsa], on the East side of Corfu Island, is the "poster" of the island. It first appeared in a watercolor by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Lear Edward Lear] and since then is appears in every poster or postcard of Corfu. Unfortunately today this idyllic cove with its tiny island church has been surrounded by monster high-rise hotels. But if you place your camera carefully you too can get a good picture. | |
- | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palaiokastritsa Palaiokastritsa], on the East side of Corfu Island, is the "poster" of the island. It first appeared in a watercolor by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Lear Edward Lear] and since then is appears in every poster or postcard of Corfu. Unfortunately today this | + | |
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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- | You can either anchor off, if you find room, or go stern-to the quay. It | + | You can either anchor off, if you find room, or go stern-to the quay. It offers excellent all around shelter. |
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
- | Near the village there are sea caves. From here it is a 1.5 | + | Near the village there are sea caves. From here it is a 1.5 hour climb (with guide; stout footwear required) to the ruined Angelokastro Castle (13th c; panoramic views). There are also many caves which can be reached by dinghy. |
====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== |
Revision as of 18:51, 16 September 2012
Palaiokastritsa
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Palaiokastritsa, on the East side of Corfu Island, is the "poster" of the island. It first appeared in a watercolor by Edward Lear and since then is appears in every poster or postcard of Corfu. Unfortunately today this idyllic cove with its tiny island church has been surrounded by monster high-rise hotels. But if you place your camera carefully you too can get a good picture.
Charts
See Corfu.
Approaching the cove is difficult because of the rocky shoal.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
None
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None
Anchorages
You can either anchor off, if you find room, or go stern-to the quay. It offers excellent all around shelter.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- fuel notes
- Water
- water notes
- Electricity
- electricity notes
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Near the village there are sea caves. From here it is a 1.5 hour climb (with guide; stout footwear required) to the ruined Angelokastro Castle (13th c; panoramic views). There are also many caves which can be reached by dinghy.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External links
References & Publications
See Corfu.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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