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Overview
At 914m this is the highest point on Corfu and the slopes above the road are well-known as a site for Cretzschmar's Bunting.
Birds
Notable Species
Other species found here include Bonelli's Eagle and Rock Partridge, Eastern Black-eared Wheatear, both rock thrushes and Western Rock Nuthatch. As well as Cretzschmar's there are Cirl Bunting and Ortolan Bunting.
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
Bonelli's Eagle, Rock Partridge, European Turtle Dove, Eastern Black-eared Wheatear, Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush, Blue Rock Thrush, Eastern Subalpine Warbler, Orphean Warbler, Western Rock Nuthatch, Woodchat Shrike, Cirl Bunting, Ortolan Bunting, Cretzschmar's Bunting, Rock Sparrow
Other Wildlife
Orchids are common in this area and include Man Orchid Aceras anthropophorum, Orchis provincialis and Giant Barlia robertiana.
Site Information
History and Use
To do
Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
Follow the main coast road north of Kerkira until turning left at Pirgi towards Spartilas and from there turn right to Petalia. Towards the summit the road becomes rough and from here it is best to proceed on foot.
Contact Details
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External Links
Content and images originally posted by Steve
