The Arillas Trail follows Arillas Stream to the olive groves in the village’s agricultural area. The described route is about 8.5 kilometres long and takes approximately two hours. The stream and olive groves give the tour a clear connection to the landscape; the approximate distance and duration help you fit it into your stay.
On the ground: the trail and the planned route
The municipal accessibility plan known as “Route 6, Arillas” is a separate project. It comprises two sections: one runs from the Kerkyra Brewery building to the coastal road, while the second covers the seafront. The trail and Route 6 therefore offer different kinds of orientation: the trail describes a route with an approximate distance and duration, while Route 6 comprises two planned sections.
Corfu as the wider travel destination
Corfu’s Old Town offers a distinct cultural and historical focus. Its historic urban fabric has been almost entirely preserved; the buildings date from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Old Town and its two fortresses are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A digital guide provides residents and visitors with information about more than 80 sights in the city, using high-quality audiovisual material. Check whether the guide is available before your trip.
Corfu’s museums also offer a variety of focuses. The Museum of Asian Art houses more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas and Central Asia. The Archaeological Museum displays the Gorgoneion pediment of the great Temple of Artemis: it was created in 585 BC and excavated near the Monastery of Aghioi Theodoroi in 1911. In the historic Old Town, Casa Parlante recreates the daily life of the island’s aristocracy in the 19th century, using moving figures and replicas of furnishings and interiors.
Those interested in landscapes and hiking will find other clearly located themes on Corfu. In the municipal unit of Achilleion, ancient paths wind through the wooded mountains of Agii Deka, Stavros and Garouna. The Corfu Trail, by contrast, is a 180-kilometre route through several settlements; Benitses is one of its 13 day-stage locations. Festivals, folk celebrations and cultural events are also held in the villages of the municipal unit of Achilleion. The programme varies from event to event.
Bus travel is also described for a visit to a museum in Corfu Town: from Corfu Port, the Museum of Asian Art can be reached on Line 2, which runs between Mantouki and Kanoni. Check the timetable before your trip. This information complements the local directions for Arillas Magouladon with further options in the wider travel destination of Corfu.
Discover more destinations: Perouládes, Episkepsi, Kato Pavliana, Chlomos, Glyfada, Mesongi, Sfakera, Achilleio
For the wider travel overview: Corfu.
