Syvota

Description

Syvota is a tiny village of Ipiros (Epirus).

Our spot

At the entrance of the port.

What to see

The village was once known as Sybota, and was the site of the Battle of Sybota–a major battle that became a launch pad for the Peloponnesian war. The battle was fought in 433 BC between Corinth and Corfu. The battle was written about by the likes of Plutarch and Aristophanes.

Things to do

Garitsa seaside walk, visit to Mon Repo, View of Pontikonisi, walk from Venetian fortresses and British mansions to stately palaces and French esplanades, a walking tour around the Old Town of Corfu is a must or walk through Cantounia, visit CampIello, and drink a coffee at Liston / Esplanade (Spianada) the second largest square in Europe.

Local products to buy

Local herbs.

Excursions to go

Daily excursion to Acherontas River (The Acheron features prominently in Greek mythology, where it is often depicted as the entrance to the Greek Underworld where souls must be ferried across by Charon and Dodoni (one of the most ancient of oracles in Greece. It was dedicated to Zeus.)

Local specialities to taste

Fresh fish / Sardines and Gavros (anchovy).

Syvota

Description

What to see

Things to do

Local products to buy

Excursions to go

Local specialities to taste

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