Makrades
A traditional hill village above Paleokastritsa
About Makrades
On this page: At a glance · Beaches · Things to do · Food & drink · Where to stay
Makrades is a traditional inland village in north-west Corfu, set in the hills above Paleokastritsa and forming part of a scenic route towards Krini and Angelokastro.
A village stop above the coast
Makrades works well as the inland part of a north-west outing: spend time in the lanes before continuing towards Krini and the Angelokastro area. It is a different setting from Paleokastritsa's bays below. The appeal is the village scale and hill-country setting, so allow time to look around rather than treating it only as a junction on a scenic drive.
Combining village and beach time
Choose either the Paleokastritsa coast or Agios Georgios Pagon for the beach part of your day, with the drive between them planned separately. If staying in Makrades, check the accommodation's actual road access and where you can leave a car before walking into the older lanes. A bus connection is useful evidence of access, but the A16 timetable and return journey still need checking for your dates.
Getting around, beaches and evenings
Green Bus A16; check the timetable, exact stop and final walk to your accommodation.
No beach in the village. Agios Georgios Pagon and the Paleokastritsa coastline are nearby options.
Quiet village tavernas; more evening choice towards Paleokastritsa.
Explore with our local guides
Ideas for your visit: Monastery of Agia Paraskevi - Makrades. Check the individual guide for the route and visiting details.
Planning links: Current Green Bus routes and timetables.
Destination photograph: User: Hombre at wikivoyage shared / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Displayed cropped to fit; the cropped display remains under the same licence.
At a Glance
BEST FOR
Traditional Villages, Scenic Drives, History & Culture, Exploring by Car
ATMOSPHERE
Traditional, rural and scenic
BEACH
No beach in the village. Agios Georgios Pagon and the Paleokastritsa coastline are nearby options.
NIGHTLIFE
Quiet village tavernas; more evening choice towards Paleokastritsa.
GETTING AROUND
Green Bus A16; check the timetable, exact stop and final walk to your accommodation.
CAR
Recommended
AIRPORT
Approx. 31 km
LOCATION TYPE
Village
Beaches
Food & drink
Where to stay
Planning your
Kassiopi stay
Do I need a car?
A car is not essential for exploring locally, but can be useful for trips farther afield. Check your accommodation’s position and the route to the centre before deciding.
What are the beaches like?
Our individual guides cover Kalamionas, Bataria, Pipitos, Imerolia and Kanoni. Several are compact pebble coves; each has its own access and facilities.
Is Kassiopi quiet in the evenings?
Harbour-front dining, cocktails and music bars contribute to its sociable atmosphere. Check neighbouring venues with your host if quiet evenings matter.
Can I reach Kassiopi by bus?
Check Green Bus A4 and the operator’s current timetable for your dates, exact stop, last return and final route to your accommodation.
What can I explore nearby?
Avlaki and Kerasia have their own destination guides. Check the actual road or walking route before setting out; closeness on a map does not establish an easy walk.
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