As you turn from the main coastal road towards Old Perithia be prepared to be transformed into a different world where time is not an issue. The village, which was built in the 14th century while the island was under Byzantine rule, located on the slopes of Mount Pantokrator at 426m above sea level. It’s an enchanting place to be and it was the most permanently inhabited places on the island. With sea views and mountains all around, a most inspiring places to be on Corfu.
The village is now a protected heritage site whose 130 houses, of which the majority are built in a Venetian style, are mostly ruins or in varying states of dereliction. You will find crumbling stone walls, trees and wild flowers grown within the ruins, broken window shutters and old gardens with broken flowerpots dating back many years.
Old Perithia offers guests a captivating insight into Corfu’s history, breathtaking views and a perfect base camp for those wishing to hike up to the summit of Mount Pantokrator or explore the other various hiking trails around. For those who enjoy a bit more action there is fabulous opportunity for road/gravel or mountain biking as well.
