Spiti Prifti - Corfu Self Catering Apartments

What are the benefits of a self catering apartment?

Many of our guests keep coming back because they say they feel like they are visiting their summer house. This is because our self catering apartments are spacious with full cooking facilities, which means that if you have small children, constantly nagging for a snack or if you simply prefer to enjoy a quiet dinner at your private veranda, you are coming to the right place! Some of our regular visitors are also passionate fans of their home cuisine and want to be able to have their baked beans with toast while relaxing at their balcony. A self catering apartment offers independence and a home atmosphere. Of course if you do not want to deal with cooking you can visit the pool snack bar throughout the day and our superb taverna after 18.00. All tastes are catered for and that’s guaranteed!

How do I get to Spiti Prifti from the airport?
The easiest way is to get a taxi which you will find outside the airport entrance as soon as you arrive. You will easily recognize them (blue colors). They normally cue outside the airport 24 hours a day. It will take you approximately 15 minutes by car from the Airport to Spiti Prifti. The driver will be familiar with the name of our property and will safely drive you there. The taxi fair will cost you between 15 – 20 euros (depending on the time you arrive and the number of suitcases you carry.

How far is the nearest beach?
Spiti Prifti is a 10 minute walk from Gouvia beach and a 20 minute walk from the blue flagged Kontokali beach. Both of them offer facilities such us sun beds, umbrellas and water sports

Where can I exchange money?
Banks exchange all major currencies in cash, travellers cheques or Eurocheques; For your convenience, you can also exchange money or cheques at Spiti Prifti with the regular bank commission fee.

Are there any museums and art galleries to visit?
Yes. Here is a list of the most well known and popular museums and art galleries in Corfu:
Achilleon Palace: This magnificent building is near the beautiful village of Gastouri. It was built between the years 1890 and 1892 by the Empress Elizabeth of Austria (known as Sissy).
Archaeological Museum: In the Garitsa quarter, this museum displays some of the archaeological finds unearthed on the island.
Byzantine Museum: The Byzantine Museum of Corfu is one of the most significant in Greece. It is housed in the Church of The Blessed Virgin Antivouniotissa which is situated in Corfu Town. Here are exhibited early Christian sculptures, parts of Byzantine frescoes from the 11th, 13th and 18th centuries and a collection of icons from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Museum of Asiatic Art: : This museum, unique in Greece, is housed in the Palace of St. Michael and St. George. It contains a collection of thousands of pieces dating from the Neolithic Age to the 19th century.
The Mon-Repos Museum: In the Mon Repos estate, it contains a large variety of exhibits, presenting the long Corfu history: archeological findings, Byzantine remainings, furniture and dresses of the British-rule period , flower paintings and other mementoes of the Corfu history and life.
The Folkloric Museum of Central Corfu: The museum was established by the Historical and Folkloric Society of Corfu in 1982. It is housed in a traditional building in the village of Sinarades, 12 km west of Corfu town.

Corfu Facts
Corfu is the most northerly of the Ionian Islands and is 35 miles long and approximately 15 miles wide. At the northern center, is Mount Pantocrator with a height of just over 1000 meters. The NE coast is made up of secluded bays, pretty fishing villages, gently shelving beaches and sparkling clear waters. The west coast, with its high cliffs and long sweeping sandy beaches, is a complete contrast.

Its physical beauty of lush vegetation, combined with the typical Greek seascapes and the architecture of the British and the Italians, attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. The island of Corfu is an exceptional resort for your holidays as it combines breathtaking natural beauty, interesting historical sites and the unique mentality of the hospitable inhabitants.

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