Monastery of Paleokastritsa

Paleokastritsa Monastery is located in the same area in the west of the island of Corfu.

The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin, the Greek name sounds like Moni Theotoku. Modern buildings date back to the XVII century, a new monastery was built on the site of a monastery built in the XIII century. On the territory of the monastery there is an arched courtyard and a small museum of Byzantine icons and icons of a later era. The interior of the monastery is the standard of classical monastery architecture. From the top of the monastery walls there are beautiful views of the islands, one of which, according to legend, may be the “Ship of Odysseus”. The monastery has a pleasant atmosphere of calm and comfort.

The area of Paleokastritsa is considered the most beautiful on the island, it is very popular among tourists who often visit the monastery.