Lakones, Corfu: the hill village above Paleokastritsa
Lakones is a quiet village in the hills of north-west Corfu, with olive groves, stone houses and a famous view over the bay of Paleokastritsa. It is a calm base for the west coast.
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- Independent guide, not an official site
- Viewpoints, castle and beaches
- Updated October 2026
Photo: Ver128, CC BY-SA 3.0
Lakones sits on the green ridge above Paleokastritsa, one of Corfu’s best-known bays. The village itself is small and peaceful; the reason to come is what surrounds it: a famous viewpoint, a cliff-top castle, a string of coves and a monastery on a headland.
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Day trips from Lakones
Corfu town is about 40 minutes away by car, and in season you can cross to Albania by ferry for a day in Saranda, Butrint and Ksamil (bring your passport). See Corfu town and Albania day trip.
Do the viewpoint early or at sunset. Paleokastritsa gets busy at midday when the tour buses arrive, while Lakones stays calm. Book a boat for the morning, when the sea is usually calmer.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lakones?
Lakones is a village in the north-west of Corfu, in the hills above Paleokastritsa, about 25 km from Corfu town and the airport by road.
What is Lakones known for?
The Bella Vista viewpoint over the Paleokastritsa bay, a quiet village setting, and its closeness to Angelokastro castle and the Paleokastritsa beaches.
Is Lakones a good base without a car?
It is quiet and hilly. A car or scooter gives you the most freedom; there are bus links to Paleokastritsa and Corfu town in season, but check the timetable.
Is Lakones.com an official website?
No. It is an independent travel guide, not run by the municipality, a hotel or any tourism board.
Plan your stay around Lakones
Getting there
How to get to Lakones, Corfu: from Corfu airport (about 25 km, 40 minutes), Corfu town and the port, by taxi, rental car or bus, with road and parking tips.
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Airport transfer
Corfu airport to Paleokastritsa and Lakones: distance (about 25 to 30 km), travel time, private transfer, taxi, rental car and bus options, plus tips for late arrivals.
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Things to do
Things to do in Lakones, Corfu: Bella Vista viewpoint, Angelokastro castle, Paleokastritsa monastery and beaches, blue caves boat trips and day trips.
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Hotels
Hotels, villas and apartments in Lakones and Paleokastritsa, Corfu: which area to choose, view vs. beach access, car needs, when to book, with live prices and a map.
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Paleokastritsa hotels
Paleokastritsa hotels, apartments and villas on Corfu: stay by the beach, in Lakones or in nearby villages. Which area suits you, car needs, when to book, live prices.
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Bella Vista
Bella Vista viewpoint in Lakones, Corfu: where it is, the best time for photos and sunset, how to get there, parking and what to combine with it nearby.
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Angelokastro
Visit Angelokastro, the Byzantine castle near Lakones on Corfu: how to get there, opening times to check, entry fee, how long to allow and what you can see.
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Paleokastritsa
Paleokastritsa on Corfu: the beaches and coves, the monastery on the headland, boat trips to the blue caves, parking, hotels and nearby villages.
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Liapades
Liapades near Paleokastritsa, Corfu: the quiet beach, the village, how far from Lakones and Paleokastritsa, and why it is a calm base on the west coast.
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Afionas
Afionas village and Porto Timoni double bay in north-west Corfu: the path down, how long it takes, sunset views and how to reach them from Lakones and Paleokastritsa.
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Agios Georgios Pagon
Agios Georgios Pagon near Lakones, Corfu: the long sandy beach, the village, the path to Angelokastro and how to reach it from Paleokastritsa, plus tours.
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Doukades
Doukades is a traditional stone village in the hills near Paleokastritsa and Lakones, Corfu. What to see, local food stops, how far it is and a west-coast route.
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Boat trips
Boat trips from Paleokastritsa near Lakones, Corfu: blue caves, hidden beaches, small-boat tours and day cruises to Paxos and Antipaxos, with tips on timing and booking.
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Corfu town
Visit Corfu town from Lakones: distance and drive time, the UNESCO old town, the Old and New Fortresses, the Liston, and how to plan a half or full day.
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Albania
Corfu to Albania day trip: ferry to Saranda (about 30 to 70 min), Butrint ruins, Ksamil beaches and Blue Eye, passport rules, timing and tours.
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Best time
When to visit Lakones and Paleokastritsa on Corfu: weather by month, sea temperature, crowds, when boats and hotels operate and the best months for walking and swimming.
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Weather & info
Lakones, Corfu weather by season plus practical info: narrow roads, parking at Bella Vista and Paleokastritsa, buses, taxis, what to pack.
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