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Here are some things to do in Lakones, Corfu

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Lakones was a sanctuary for Odysseus during a shipwreck according to the Odyssey. Now it is a beautiful place for travelers to visit and check out the culture of Corfu. Here are some links where you can browse what to do in this little village

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Corfu Lakones | Corfu Villages | Greeka

Discover Lakones Village in Corfu Greece: Description, photos and map of Lakones Village but also things to do, hotels and restaurants.
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Lakones Village

Lakones Village
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Lakones, the typical Corfiot village with "Bella Vista"

On the slope of an extremely verdant mountain, above the enchanting bays of Paleokastritsa is the quaint, picturesque village of Lakones.
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dubai_suzie said:
Lakones was a sanctuary for Odysseus during a shipwreck according to the Odyssey. Now it is a beautiful place for travelers to visit and check out the culture of Corfu. Here are some links where you can browse what to do in this little village

www.greeka.com

Corfu Lakones | Corfu Villages | Greeka

Discover Lakones Village in Corfu Greece: Description, photos and map of Lakones Village but also things to do, hotels and restaurants.
www.greeka.com www.greeka.com
www.projectcorfu.com

Lakones Village

Lakones Village
www.projectcorfu.com www.projectcorfu.com
mykerkyra.com

Lakones, the typical Corfiot village with "Bella Vista"

On the slope of an extremely verdant mountain, above the enchanting bays of Paleokastritsa is the quaint, picturesque village of Lakones.
mykerkyra.com mykerkyra.com
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I love visiting little villages like this. I've heard there aren't many tourists there either
 
Great list!!! Here is another good resource of things to consider doing while staying in Lakones, Corfu:
www.greekboston.com

What to Do in Lakones Village in Corfu

Learn what to do in Lakones on the island of Corfu.
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I have never been here - thanks for sharing all the information!
 
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