Discover Perama in Corfu

You can plan your trip to Perama around three specific features of the area: a footbridge across the Halikiopoulos Lagoon to Kanoni, small beaches for swimming and bus line 6. Corfu also offers its own cultural and hiking themes, which can place a visit to the area within a broader travel itinerary. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first consider whether to focus on Perama itself or on other destinations in Corfu.

Perama: Bridge, Swimming Spots and Getting Around

The footbridge connects Perama to Kanoni and crosses the Halikiopoulos Lagoon. Perama also has small beaches where you can swim. These offer two distinct points of interest: a direct connection to Kanoni and a local place to swim.

Bus line 6 is another part of getting around locally: it runs to Perama and ends in the Tsaki Benitson area. Check the current route before travelling. There is also a path from near Perama to Gastouri. So, alongside the swimming spots, the lagoon crossing and a nearby walking path offer different reference points for your plans.

Corfu: Old Town and Museum Visits

Corfu’s Old Town is a distinct focus for cultural experiences. Its historic urban fabric is almost entirely intact, and its buildings date from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Old Town and its two fortresses are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A digital guide documented in 2023 is aimed at residents and visitors and offers high-quality audiovisual material about more than 80 attractions within the city. Check whether the guide is available before your trip.

The Museum of Asian Art in Corfu’s Old Town houses more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas and Central Asia. From Corfu Port, you can reach the museum on bus line 2, which runs between Mantouki and Kanoni. If you plan a visit, check the timetable beforehand. The collection offers a different perspective on cultural history from the Old Town’s historic buildings and fortresses.

Another way to explore Corfu’s past is through the Archaeological Museum of Corfu. It displays the Gorgon-Medusa pediment from the great Temple of Artemis. The pediment was created in 585 BC and excavated in 1911 near the Aghioi Theodoroi Monastery. The museum was built primarily to exhibit this work. This archaeological topic therefore focuses on a single, precisely dated object.

Hiking in the Wider Corfu Area

If you are also considering hiking when planning your trip, Corfu offers other themes distinct from Perama’s local character. In the municipal unit of Achilleion, ancient paths wind through the forested mountains of Agii Deka, Stavros and Garouna and are suitable for hiking. At 180 kilometres, the Corfu Trail is a longer route through several settlements. Benitses is one of the 13 places used as day stages. These different routes give you a basis for weighing plans for Perama separately from other Corfu-related activities.

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