Starting from village Korakiana towards Socraki (top) route is climbing and has got sharp hairpin bends but it is worth drive. The scenery below is breathtaking. On first bend upwards traveler can visit tiny old chapel of Ayios Isidoros and can light a candle. The chapel has got a big bell that rings only on Saint’s name day and in emergencies such as fires. It was built a very long time ago to honor Saint for saving a cart driver’s life . His cart had fallen over path but man was alive. This is an old story local people still tell one another.

Mount of God is definitely a place for nature lovers and adventure seekers as it combines everything, from healthy living on mount lodgings to extensive nightlife on beach bars and discos. Fun and sports , such as climbing and sea sports , tasty local cuisine and local drinks are some of most popular attractions.

For nightlife visit Ipsos, Pyrgi and Dassia which are on beach below mount.

It caters for everyboby, for singles to families, for every budget and lifestyle.

Best Eats are at Luna D’argento, a taverna in Korakiana village, that combines traditional cuisine with folk dancing. At Pyrgi, Ipsos and Dassia there are several tavernas offering traditional dishes as well as fast food.

What to eat : Cock pastitsada is a popular dish for both locals and tourists. It is chicken in tomatosauce with herbs and red wine.

Best buys are herbs from mount, kum-kuat fruit and drink, ouzo drink, home made honey and dried fruit, mandoles and mandolato-made of almonds in honey- and sugar almonds. Leather goods are cheap as well as cotton t-shirts and summer clothes.

Best lodgings

There are many hotels all around, as well as camp sites and rooms to let on mount. Chandris hotel at Dassia is a big hotel on beach Tel: 06610 97100-104

Ipsos camp site ,on Ipsos beach Tel: 93579 For more info call EOT at 06610 37520

Health and Safety

For emergencies , call Hospital 88200 Police 100 OTE 134 Car service 154

Visit local site at www.Corfu.gr

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Info about hotels/apartments/agencies at www.kerkyra.net

Info about Corfu town at www.trekshare.com/index.cfm?p1=121&tripid=1677

Campsites at

www.greecetravel.com/campsites

Liana Metal is a freelance writer for various publications online. She is also a teacher, artist and book reviewer .

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