If you decide to stay in Corfu at Villa Voukithro, this article will give you all the information about what to see around the villa. But also, where are the closest beaches, the closest restaurants, where to buy food, and more.

What to see around Villa Voukithro

Old Perithia

Old Perithia, the oldest village of Corfu, is only 4 kilometers away from Villa Voukithro. It is worth a visit or two if you stay at Villa Voukithro. It is a one-hour walk if you are courageous, or only an eleven-minute drive. I like to go there to have lunch or dinner in one of the many tavernas. Or as a starting point to one of the hikes to Mount Pantokrator.

The caves

Another excursion in the immediate vicinity of Villa Voukithro is the cave in the village of Loutses (also known as Grava to the locals). They are located at an altitude of about 300 meters. You can reach them at the end of a small path that descends into nature. The entrance to the caves is quite large, providing access to a spacious area with a ceiling covered in stalactites. The caves of Loutses and the caves of Anthropograva, located near Klimatia, are the most significant on the entire island.

Loutses Church

If you take the small path in front of Villa Voukithro you will arrive after a few hundred meters at the Loutses church. Nothing really special but it is typical of all small churches in Corfu. You can climb a few steps to see the bells and have a nice view of the surroundings.

Bee Happy

Within walking distance of the Villa, at Loutses on the way to Perithia, you will find Bee Happy. It’s a nice shop where you can understand how a hive works. You can also buy honey or honey-based products like soap.

Closest Beaches from Villa Voukithro

Villa Voukithro is halfway to the mountain. It is not on the seaside. The closest beach is Kalamaki Beach, 5 kilometers away from the villa. It is only a 10-minute drive, but you will need a car. Just a little further and much nicer are Agios Spiridon beach and Kassiopi beaches, only 15 minutes away.

And if you are ready to spend a little bit more time to see outstanding beaches, try Porto Timoni, Paleokastritsa or Peroulades.

Tavernas around Villa Voukithro

There is one taverna at Loutses called Nitzos. It is just next to Bee Happy shop, 800 meters away from the villa. It is a nice walk and you will find at the taverna the classics of Greek food like greek salad, moussaka and Mythos beers !

10 minutes drive away from the villa you have two options. Either one of the tavernas of Old Perithia village. I personally like Ognistra at the entrance of the village and the taverna “the old perithia”. Also 1à minutes away but in Perithia village I like very much Taverna Harris.

And then a little bit further you can have dinner at Kassiopi, Avlaki or Agios Stefanos.

Where to buy food

You will find 2 small grocery shops in Perithia, 10 minutes away from Villa Voukithro. But for larger shopping, it is better to go to Acharavi. There are several supermarkets and you will find everything. Don’t be surprised when it is time to pay, the food is much less expensive there than in your own country ! Be careful, as most supermarkets are closed on Sunday afternoons.