Paleokastritsa Monastery, also called the Monastery of the Virgin, occupies an elevated position above the coves of Paleokastritsa on Corfu. The Orthodox complex includes a small church, flower-filled courtyards and a collection of religious objects, with terraces offering broad views over the rocky coastline and Ionian Sea.
The road and final approach to Paleokastritsa Monastery can be steep and busy, so travelers should allow time and follow local traffic arrangements. Shoulders and knees should be covered, voices kept low and photography rules observed because this remains a religious community. Visitors should not interrupt services or touch icons and historic objects. Heat and limited shade make water and sun protection useful, particularly when combining the monastery with the beaches below.