Paleokastritsa
Paleokastritsa, Greece
A west-coast village on Corfu set around a bay of beaches and cliffs, with a monastery dating from 1225 and a museum on the headland. Locals call a rock in the bay Odysseus's petrified ship; Angelokastro lies just to the north, making a natural pairing.
- Nearest town
- Paleokastritsa, Greece
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 39.6830, 19.7170
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping PaleokastritsaCampsite1 km from PaleokastritsaTentsCaravans
- Ipsos BeachCampsite10 km from Paleokastritsa
- Karda BeachCampsite10 km from PaleokastritsaWi-Fi
- Dionysus Camping VillageCampsite11 km from PaleokastritsaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Dolphin CampingCampsite12 km from Paleokastritsa
- ΚαρουσάδεςCampsite12 km from Paleokastritsa
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Paleokastritsa?
Paleokastritsa is in Paleokastritsa, Greece, at GPS 39.6830, 19.7170. It is about 51 km from Igoumenitsa.
Can you camp near Paleokastritsa?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Paleokastritsa, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Paleokastritsa?
Paleokastritsa is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Corfu: Old Town, Achilleion, west coast, Pantokrator and Paxos.
What is there to see near Paleokastritsa?
Places worth a stop nearby: Angelokastro (3 km), Canal d'Amour, Sidari (11 km), Mount Pantokrator and Old Perithia (15 km) and Corfu Old Town (19 km).
When is the best time to visit Paleokastritsa?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)