mikebclem
November 7, 2022
Old Perithia is a truly magical place. A previously abandoned village way up in the mountains of North East Corfu. The village is gradually being reoccupied but still has an abandoned, strangely enticing feel to it. The Merchant house is a great place to stay to experience this wonderful place. The hosts, David and Marieke, were so, so welcoming and helpful and made us feel very at home. The breakfasts were really tasty and enjoyed on the beautiful patio. David’s “gin bar” was also very welcome each evening before we wandered down to the local tavernas. The suite we had was very comfortable and stylishly furnished. The old village square was only about 50 metres away with 3 excellent tavernas. We tried them all! The drive up to the village is not for the faint-heated, about 20 minutes off the main road up a narrow mountain road. After a couple of journeys our confidence increased In conclusion, this was a wonderful experience and one we would look to repeat at some time in the future