It is mesmerizing! It is authentic! It is enchanting! It is Corfu – the most popular holiday island in Greece and one of the cherished dream destinations on Earth. A cosmopolitan island, where a laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle combines with sophisticated infrastructure, Corfu (Kerkrya in Greek) has much to offer its visitors: fabulous golden sandy beaches backed by high cliffs, wide variety of magnificent bays, rolling green hills, superb Venetian architecture, forest-filled gorges, crystal-clear turquoise waters, abundant dense vegetation and picturesque traditional villages, add to these a myriad of luxury stunning resorts, plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs, as well as a full range of leisure activities to make your vacations more colorful and memorable. In a nutshell, Corfu Island vacation is something exceptional and not-to-be-missed!
Located in the northwestern corner of Greece, between the Mainland and the heel of Italy, this sickle-shaped mountainous island covers an estimated area of 592 square kilometers and is the second largest island of the Ionian Islands after Cephalonia. The promontory Corfu Town is the island’s capital, featuring narrow streets, a 16th-century chapel and many best-kept secrets waiting to be explored. Blessed with mild temperate climate, Corfu is an attractive place to live, suitable for holidays all year-round.
The island is easily accessed by sea and air: the island is a few hours by ferry from Brindisi Italy and flights to Corfu are available from UK (three hours’ flight), with prices usually higher in summer months, especially in August. If you want to save money, April and October give better chance of finding cheap flight.
Attractions in Corfu are diverse and are sure to delight every traveler. If you love adventures and are looking for non-stop games, action and fun, spend a day in Aqualand – a huge impressive water park in the middle of the island, offering unique freshness, joy and a truly different experience. If you are interested in historical sites, admire the fairy-tale Achillion Palace – one of the most visited tourist destinations in Corfu, built in the late 19th century by the Italian architect Kardilo as a summer retreat for Elisabeth (Sissy), the Empress of Austria. Other must-see places of interest in Corfu are the Monastery of Vlaherna; Angelokastro – a medieval castle; Paleokastritsa – an unusual resort and the Archaeology Museum, boasting many of the archaeological find of the island.
Corfu accommodation comes with something to suit every budget and taste. Scattered all around the island and particularly in the capital town, Corfu offers a wide choice of options from simple pensions to luxury beachfront resorts and everything in between. Some of the most luxurious ‘hideaways’ in Corfu include: Corfu Imperial Grecotel Exclusive Resort, standing on its own peninsula amongst cypress and olive trees, splendid gardens and private coves, offering sophisticated ambience and world-class service; Aquis Corfu Holiday Palace Hotel Kanoni, boasting a private beach, a casino and a wide choice of hotel facilities, like indoor and outdoor swimming pools, four separate restaurants serving Greek and International cuisine, a state-of-the-art health club and excellent accommodations with stunning panoramas of the sea in the sun.
Do not forget – the enticing Corfu Island is one of the few places on earth that must be experienced to fully understand!
