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Mon Repos is a former royal summer residence on the island of Corfu, Greece. It lies south of Corfu City in the forest of Palaeopolis. Since 2001, it has housed the Museum of Palaiopolis—Mon Repos.
With the Great Barrier Reef just off our shores, ancient mariners (the turtles) returning annually to nest at Mon Repos beach and plenty of things to see and do - both natural and man-made, there’s something for everyone.
Corfu's Mon Repos Palace is situated on top of Analipsis Hill, near the Kanoni area, in the middle of a beautiful setting full of greenery. It was built in 1826 by British Commissioner Frederic Adams as a gift to his wife, Nina Palatianou, who came from Corfu.
It is located within the park of Mon Repos, a 258 acres large area full of exotic long-lived plants. The neoclassical mansion was built in 1831 A.D. by the Corfiot architect John Chronis for the British Commissioner Adams, or more specifically for his Corfiot wife (nee Palatianos), as a summer residence .
The Mon Repos Turtle Centre is dedicated to marine turtle research, protection and education. Discover the details, the big picture and the people protecting these ancient mariners. Here you can learn about the special journey turtles and people have taken at Mon Repos and during turtle tour season, take a Turtle Encounters tour.
Jun 4, 2024 · Book a spot and join our Park Rangers on a guided Turtle Encounter tour for your chance to see majestic female turtles laying their eggs (November to January) or watch young hatchlings dig free and hustle down the beach (January to March).
Mon Repos is most famous as the birthplace of Prince Phillip II, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II. The park is not like the lush garden of Achilleion but it is shaded by high trees and the air is fresh.
