Doukades
A traditional village square on the road to Paleokastritsa
ABOUT
Doukades is a picturesque inland village near Paleokastritsa, centred on an attractive square and offering traditional architecture, places to eat and a lived-in village atmosphere.
Village dining is part of Doukades’ appeal. To Steki is a family-run taverna serving Corfiot dishes in the village; check current opening and booking arrangements directly.
A village-square meal and a look around
Doukades makes a useful inland counterpart to the beaches around Paleokastritsa and Liapades. Its square and traditional buildings provide the setting for a slower stop. To Steki's own information describes a family-run taverna serving Corfiot cooking, giving one specific dining option to investigate rather than a guarantee that every venue is open all season.
Giving the village enough time
Allow a walk through the surrounding lanes as well as time at the square, choosing the gradients that suit your group. If arriving by bus, establish which stop is being served and how it connects with the upper village. A coastal stay and a Doukades dinner can work together, but confirm the return transport in advance. For accommodation in the village, check how close the car can get to the entrance before arriving with bags.
Getting around, beaches and evenings
Explore the square on foot; upper lanes are steeper. Check bus stops below the village.
No beach in the village. Liapades and Paleokastritsa provide nearby west-coast beaches and coves.
Village-square dining; more evening venues towards Paleokastritsa.
Explore with our local guides
Ideas for your visit: Doukades Village Walk; Corfu Donkey Rescue. Check the individual guide for the route and visiting details.
Destination photograph: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Displayed cropped to fit; the cropped display remains under the same licence.
