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Lazaris Distillery & Artisan Sweets: A Taste of Corfu

Discover the authentic taste of Corfu at Lazaris Distillery & Artisan Sweets, home to award-winning kumquat liqueurs and traditional delicacies.

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Lazaris Distillery & Artisan Sweets offers a delicious journey into Corfiot culinary traditions, specializing in handmade kumquat liqueurs and sweets. Visitors can tour the facility, sample products, and witness the crafting process, making it a perfect stop for souvenir shopping and experiencing local flavors.

A brief summary to Lazaris Distillery & Artisan Sweets

  • Monday 9 am-4 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am-4 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am-4 pm
  • Thursday 9 am-4 pm
  • Friday 9 am-4 pm
  • Saturday 9 am-4 pm

Local tips

  • Visit the factory shop to sample a wide range of Lazaris products, including liqueurs, marmalades, and sweets.
  • Check out the production area behind the glass wall to see how the traditional Corfiot products are made.
  • Consider purchasing kumquat liqueur, a local specialty, as a unique souvenir.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    Lazaris Distillery is located on the National Road, 2km from Achilleion in Souleika. From Corfu Town, follow the main road south towards Achilleion Palace. The distillery will be on your right with ample parking available. Taxis from Corfu Town typically cost around €15-€20 [based on typical Corfu taxi fares].

  • Public Transport

    Buses to Achilleion Palace stop near Lazaris Distillery. From Corfu Town, take the No. 6 bus towards Benitses and get off at the 'Souleika' stop. The distillery is a short walk from the bus stop. A single bus fare costs around €1.50 [based on typical Corfu bus fares].

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Discover more about Lazaris Distillery & Artisan Sweets

Lazaris Distillery & Artisan Sweets invites you to explore the unique flavors of Corfu through its handcrafted products. Founded in 2005 by Konstantinos Lazaris, the distillery is inspired by the kumquat fruit, which has become a symbol of the island since its introduction in the 1960s. Lazaris and his team passionately continue the island's culinary history, producing a range of liqueurs and sweets using traditional Ionian recipes. The distillery's most famous product is the traditional kumquat liqueur, made according to a local recipe certified with Protected Geographical Indication (P.G.I). They also produce Limoncello, Ouzo, and creamy versions of both kumquat and limoncello liqueurs. Visitors can also find a variety of kumquat-based products such as marmalade, spoon sweets, and chutney, as well as other Corfiot delicacies like nougat, mandola, loukoumi, and fig pie. At the Lazaris factory shop, visitors can browse and taste the different products, and even observe the production process behind a glass wall. The distillery prides itself on using pure, raw materials without chemical preservatives, ensuring high-quality and authentic flavors. Lazaris Distillery aims to introduce the modern global traveler to the flavors of Corfu, offering a taste of tradition with a contemporary twist.

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