Food Tour on a Bicycle Old Town, Suburbs and Hidden Gems

Our cycling food tour at the historical centre and the suburbs is a very nice way to discover the traditional neighborhoods of the town and admire hidden gems on this"out of the beaten path"route. We will cycle at the fruit and fish market, see the vendors trying to sell their products and try fresh fruit. A homemade cheese pie and a Greek coffee is all you need. We will then continue cycling in the narrow alleys formed between the multi storey 16th century venetian buildings and admire historical highlights at a time that the city is still quiet and the temperature still pleasant. Around 3km further we will cycle in the exotic gardens of the famous Mon Repos, that prince Philip of Great Britain was born in. After visiting the oldest church in Corfu built in 1005 we will enjoy a gingerbeer at the “Windmill” area with amazing view of the Old Fortress and Garitsa bay. Then through a shady park back to the old town where we will continue our food tour at places where mostly locals visit.

1. 1

   Corfu Central Market

   40 min

   The open fruiy & fish market is an experience alone. You will watch and listen the vendors trying to sell their products,see the looks and feel the aromas of the fresh fruit/vegetables and try some of them. After riding through the market,we will visit a local bakery for a traditional breakfast of homemade cheese pie,spinach pie and bougatsa accompanied by,what else, greek coffee.

2. 2

   Corfu Town

   45 min

   We will ride through the narrow alleys of the historical centre,admire highlights such as the Old Fortress,the Esplanade square,the Liston and ride towards Mon Repos. On our return from Mon Repos,we will try some of the local specialities such as tsigareli,pastitsado,sofrito and of course the famous kumquat in all shapes and forms.

3. 3

   Mon Repos Palace

   40 min

   Riding through Garitsa bay and admiring the hudrends of yachts,we will arrive at the Mon Repos Palace,where Prince Phillip of Great Britain was born in. We will ride through the luch gardens of the estate and admire from outside the once"Palace",nowdays a museum for the ex royal Greek family.

4. 4

   Anemomilos Windmill

   45 min

   After Mon Repos we will ride through"Anemomilos",one of the traditional suburbs,untouched by the mass tourism. We will visit one of the oldest churches on the island and take a break at the windmill(Anemomilos) from where the neighborhood was named after. At a small cafe by the sea we will enjoy a traditional refreshement while admiring the view of the Old Fortress and the Garitsa bay.

5. 5

   Garitsa Bay

   45 min

   After enjoying our refershement,we will ride through a shady park towards the old town and visit a different,less touristic but equally picteresque part of the city. We will ride through the town hall square,admire the catholic cathedral (Duomo) and stroll around the narrow alleys of the town. Our food tour will be completed by trying some of the mouthwatering local specialities.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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