Tower of Garoufa
Tower of Garoufa is a castle in Corfu, Ionian Islands. Tower of Garoufa is situated nearby to the village Kato Korakiana, as well as near Agios Markos.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Venetian Arsenal.
Venetian Arsenal
The Venetian arsenal at Gouvia was a shipyard built by the Republic of Venice during their rule over the island of Corfu. It was located on the west side of what used to be called "Govino Bay", the current location of the modern village of Gouvia. Venetian Arsenal is situated 3½ km southeast of Tower of Garoufa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kato Korakiana and Agios Markos.
Agios Markos
Village
Agios Markos is a Greek village on the island of Corfu. Agios Markos is situated 3½ km north of Tower of Garoufa.
Gouvia
Village
Gouvia is a village and resort beside a natural harbour on Corfu, Greece. It is situated around 8 km North of Corfu town. It is separated from the Bay of Gouvia to the south by a headland on which is found the village of Kontókali. Gouvia is situated 3½ km southeast of Tower of Garoufa.
Tower of Garoufa
- Type: Castle
- Description: Kerkyra
- Categories: tower, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
39.67883° or 39° 40′ 44″ north
Longitude
19.82245° or 19° 49′ 21″ east
Open location code
8FFXMRHC+GX
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castle
Wikidata ID
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Tower of Garoufa from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Greek to Turkish—“Tower of Garoufa” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Πύργος Γαρούφα”
- Turkish: “Garoufa Kulesi”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Marialice and Bridge of Giatron.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as AVIN and Emily.
Corfu: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Corfu Town, Central Corfu, Roda, and North Corfu.
Curious Castles to Discover
Uncover intriguing castles from every corner of the globe.