I'm posting three pics I took yesterday from a grill house in Pyrgi. The almost full moon was enchanting as well as the views over Ipsos. Tomorrow will be the second August full moon, the so called "blue moon" which occures every two or three years. Are you going to take some photos of it?
Recently, a greek travellers site called Voyager-tv uploaded to its YouTube channel a marvellous video demonstrating the beauty of Mirtiotissa beach a paradise for nudists and for those who love secluded beaches. I have heard that Mirtiotissa had been voted as one of the most beautiful beaches worldwide. By seeing the video you can see why it got that dinstinction.
Aerostato hill offers some good panoramic views of the central western part of Corfu island. On your right hand side you get a marvellous view of Agios Gordios beach and on the opposite one you can see Glyfada beach, Pelekas village and Myrtiotissa monastery. Also, it is a good look out point to watch the beautiful Ionian sunset. There is also a cafeteria there from which you can drink your coffee admiring the view below you. Aerostato can be reached easily from Sinarades village following the signs.
Yesterday morning Corfu was hit by a strong storm whose strong winds and heavy rainfaill caused problems. Trees fell, a man died as he was hit by a falling tree branch in Yannades village, big waves caused inudation in some coastal areas. Thankfully by afternoon, winds had gone, rain stopped and everything came back to normal. I went out for a walk in Anemomylos area and I took some photos that show the beauty of the landscape after the storm.
By the way, here is a short video taken by a friend of mine in Ipsos yesterday morning, the time when the stormy rain and winds hit our island.
The sunset from Pelekas is a must-see. Popular throughout the centuries, Kaiser Wilhelm II used to spend his evenings watching the sun going down and dissapear into the Ionian sea. Nowadays, tourists flock to the top of the hill (on which the so called "Kaiser's throne" lookout is to be found) to watch this marvellous sight having a drink at the peaceful café with the brilliant panoramic views to the Ionian sea.
Pelekas sunset is highly recommended for those romantic hearts which love staring and dreaming watching the sunset. Another famous sunset is the one at Loggas beach with it's famous Sunset bar sitting on the top of a rock right above the surf.
Between 1908 and the first world war, Kaiser Wilhelm II spent his summers at Achilleion Palace. His favourite trip was to the village of Pelekas (12 km from the town) from where he used to watch the sunset. A lookout point on a 220 metre tall hill is still known today as "Kaiser's Throne" from where you have a superb view of the central part of the island spreading out below your feet.
From the lookout the view spreads from Mount Pantokrator and Albania to Agioi Deka mountain and the town. There is a set of binoculars amplifying the views offered and a semi-circular viewing platform as well.
The viewing platform
The town and environs
The Old Fortress
Pantokratoras range
Agioi Saranta, Albania behind the island's northeastern coast
Cruise ships and Vidos island
A Holland America lines cruise ship departing for the Adriatic sea
The airport, Kanoni peninsula and a ferry
Analipsi hill in the background
Kanoni's peninsula tip with its hotels
Agioi Deka mountain
The southwestern coast
Ropa valley
The twin radio antennas, the tallest structures in the island
Varipatades village with Achilleion palace above it
