Paleokastritsa Countryside Small Group Hiking Tour

If you think Corfu looks good along the coast, just wait ‘til you see the countryside. Head into the hills surrounding the pretty village of Paleokastritsa for a guided walking tour through parts of the island most tourists miss out on. The star of the show is Angelokastro – a 13th-century Byzantine fortress perched perilously atop a cliff.Following an in-the-know local guide, you'll tread a path through vineyards, villages and vegetable gardens. There'll be time to shop for locally-made lace, honey and olive oil in Makrades, plus stops to snap a few selfies in Lakones and Krini – the stone cottages and churches overlooking the Ionian are almost made for Instagram.At the Byzantine-era Angelokastro fortress, you can wander the cemetery ruins and see restored 18th-century frescos. But the real highlight is the view you get of Corfu's rocky north-west coast. You'll round things off with a swim at Aghios Georgios – a beach said to be the best on the island.