Petriti combines the seaside setting of traditional tavernas with cultural trails and a history of its own. Fresh seafood right by the sea, links to Korakades and historic villages, and stories surrounding the village’s name give visitors various points of interest.
Cultural Trails and Local History
The cultural trail of the Petritis Ecomuseum, described in 2020, begins at the Petritis Information Centre. There, visitors can learn more about the ecomuseum and the cultural routes developed as part of the Interreg Fish&Chips project. Another cultural route, also described in 2020, connects the fishing village of Petriti with the old settlement of Korakades and historic villages in the hinterland. Before setting out, check the current condition and accessibility of the trails.
Petriti was originally called Erypos and lies at the mouth of the Evripos River. The present name is attributed to a Byzantine lord named Petritis or Petretinos, who owned the area for a time. He probably gave Petriti as a dowry to the Palatinos family; their name was later associated with the Byzantine Tower of the Palatines.
Seafood and Cultural Traditions
A long-standing food culture is reflected in several traditional tavernas serving fresh seafood right by the sea. Individual businesses and their availability may change, so check what is currently open before your visit.
The Petriti Cultural Association was founded in 2011 to preserve customs and traditions. The association’s larger events include the Panagia Vlacherna festival and the Varkarola event. If either of these events is important to your trip, check the specific dates in advance.
When choosing a place to stay in Petriti, consider whether the seaside culinary experience or the cultural trails and local history matter more to you.
Corfu as a Broader Travel Destination
On Corfu, the Old Town offers a distinct urban cultural context: its historic urban fabric is almost entirely intact, and its buildings date from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Together with the two fortresses, the Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A digital tour of the Old Town, described in 2023, is aimed at residents and visitors and offers audiovisual material on more than 80 sights within the town. Check before your trip whether it is currently available.
The Museum of Asian Art in Corfu’s Old Town houses more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas, and Central Asia. From Corfu port, the museum can be reached on bus route 2, along the Mantouki–Kanoni route. Check the timetable before travelling. On Corfu, the Old Town, with its historic urban fabric, and the museum, with its objects from Asia, offer distinct cultural highlights.
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