The document describes a 250-acre forest of cypress, bearberry and lentisk trees on the southern edge of Corfu that brings to mind fairy tales. The dense forest is suitable for walking and exploring any time of day and ends at a seaside cliff overlooking the water. Nearby is the monastery of Madonna built in 1700 AD with fortified walls containing storage areas and secret passages. Following a narrow path down the cliffside leads to a solitary beach for swimming in crystal clear waters, though it requires navigating a difficult trail through the landscape.

1. A LANDSCAPE TAKEN OUT FROM A FAIRY TALE
The south edge of Corfu-the opposite part of Kavos. A forest of cypresses, bearberries
and lentisks, extended at 250 acres with an extreme density, brings in mind stories with
fairies and goblins. Walking into the lush vegetation, of the
vast forest is advisable at any time of the day and is allowed for as many hours as it
takes until…. you find little Redhood. The forest ends up at a mountain cliff overviewing
the sea and taking one’s breath. This is the cape of Asprokavos. The name of the whole
area, Arcoudilas, comes from the french “arc d’ isle”= arch of the island, and it’s an idiom
that illustrates the furthest place of the earth. In ancient Greek, its name was Amfipagos
(amfi=both, pagos=edge)
Theotokis Varelis – Second Chance School of Corfu - 2011

2. The Monastery of Madonna
This is the monastery of Madonna, built
in 1700 A.D with walls around, with
crenellations, the monks’ storehouses
and secret trapdoors. The Venetians,
dominators of the area in the past, and
especially the Quartano family, have left
their blazon with the lion of Venice, the
maize, the grapes and the rose on it.

4. The mountain cliff

6. AN EARTHLY PARADISE
Following a narrow path, one can go down to the solitary beach and swim in the
crystal clear sea.
Nature lovers will find the beach of Arcoudilas unique but only those who can
cope with walking through gnarled paths will be able to enjoy the small beach
under the mountain cliff with the cypress forest.
Distance from Corfu town: 52 klm