Updated 20 March 2017 Corfu Is Considered by Many to Be the Most
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Corfu Photo: Balate Dorin / Shutterstock.com Corfu is considered by many to be the most beautiful of all the Greek islands. It is the greenest of the Ionian Islands and probably also the best known. The island offers a beguiling landscape of wild flowers, cypress trees, olive trees and several seductively sandy beaches. Corfu also has a major vegetable garden which gives the fresh mountain air a pleasant scent. To the south of Corfu town is Moraitika and Messonghi which have beautiful scenery and beaches. However, the west coast of the island is the most attractive as that is the place where you will find some of the prettiest countryside around and it is also here that you will find the small coves with the sandy beaches surrounded by cliffs and trees. The north coast is more typical Greek with a rocky coastline where the crystal clear Paul Cowan/Shutterstock.com water has chopped into pebbled bays and coves. Top 5 Museum of Asian Art The Museum of Asian Art is housed in a former state room in the Palace of St. Michael and St. George. The museum is a The‘must-se... Neo Frourio The Neo Frourio, also known as New Fortress, is an old military complex loaded with interesting tunnels, cellars and Olddungeons.... Perithia Galyna Andrushko/Shutterstock.com The Old Perithia, located in the North East corner of the Island, is a deserted village with roots in the 14th century. This p... Paleokastritsa Paleokastritsa Beach is one of the island's most treasured beauty spots and a great place to enjoy the sunset. You can also en... Achillion Palace This spectacular building, which is located in the village of Gastouri, was originally built in 1890 as a summer retreat for t... Michael Gleave Updated 20 March 2017 Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20 THE CITY known. You will be fascinated by a beguiling landscape of wild owers, cypress trees, olive trees and several seductively sandy beaches. Museum of Asian Art The Museum of Asian Art is housed in a former state room in the Palace of St. Michael and St. George. The museum is a ‘must-see’ for acionados of art and antiquities from Far East and India. Rostislav Ageev/Shutterstock.com Address: Corfu Museum of Asian Art, Palaia Anaktora, Corfu The name Corfu (Kèrkyra) names not only the Opening hours: Tue-Sun 8 am-3 pm island, but also its capital, which is a beautiful, Phone: +30 26610 30443 sophisticated and charming town. It is also one Internet: www.matk.gr of the most elegant island capitals in the whole The Neo Frourio of Greece, as it was modernised for the 1994 EU The Neo Frourio, also known as New Fortress, is summit. an old military complex loaded with interesting tunnels, cellars and dungeons. It provides The architecture in town is inuenced by the excellent views of the Old Town and the bay. French, the Italians and the British, but it still Look out for the two lions of St. Mark and the has a contemporary Greek feel to it, which Venetians inscriptions on the bastion walls makes it an amazing place to visit. above. DO & SEE Address: Kerkira, Corfu Old Perithia The Old Perithia, located in the North East corner of the Island, is a deserted village with roots in the 14th century. This picturesque village is a great place to explore. Here can you take a step back in time or just sit and enjoy a drink in one of the nice Tavernas afterwards. Dragomir Nikolov/Shutterstock.com Address: Old Perithia, Corfu Corfu is considered by many to be the most Paleokastritsa beautiful of all the Greek islands. It is a popular Paleokastritsa Beach is one of the island's most destination for families and individual tourists, treasured beauty spots and a great place to enjoy but also oers interesting cultural opportunities. the sunset. You can also enjoy the view of the The main season includes the summer months 17th-century monastery and have a look at the until the beginning of October. It is the greenest famous carving of the ‘tree of life’ inside it. of the Ionian Islands and probably also the best Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20 Address: West Corfu, Paleokastritsa, Corfu area of the north coast of Corfu and oers nice beaches. It is also known for the channel of love, Achillion Palace Canal D'Amour, a series of rock formations This spectacular building, which is located in the which create small bays and a kind of channel village of Gastouri, was originally built in 1890 with crystal clear water. According to the legend as a summer retreat for the Empress Elisabeth of lovers who swim into the channel together, will Austria, known as Princess Sissy, therefore it is love each other forever. also called Sissy´s Palace. It has several beautiful Greek sculptures and a wonderful Address: Canal D'Amour, Sidari, Corfu garden. The view from the terrace is outstanding, you will comprehend Sissy´s love to Mount Pantokrator this place. With its 906 metres, Mount Pantokrator is the highest mountain of the island and oers an Address: Achillion Palace, Gastouri, Corfu extraordinary and stunning view of Corfu. At the Phone: +30 26610 56245 top of the mountain you will nd a café and a Internet: www.achillion-corfu.gr monastery. Take your chance and enjoy a drink while absorbing this amazing sight. Kassiopi The old traditional shing village Kassiopi is Address: Mount Pantokrator, Corfu located 36 kilometres North East o Corfu town, surrounded by lush green hills. Kassiopi oers a Old Fortress - Paleo Frourio range of activities for visitors and is a place Paleo Frourio, 'The Old Fortress', is located on where you can really enjoy your holiday. Visit the the eastern side of Corfu Town. It was built by ancient fortress, picturesque harbours or one of the Venetians and is a symbol of their power in the many easily accessible beaches. the Ionian Sea. Today it is a landmark of the island and the city and visitors are welcome to Address: Kassiopi, Corfu enter and discover the areas of the fortress. Church of Saint Spiridon Address: The Esplanade, Corfu Religion is a very important part of life in Corfu More Info: Located opposite the Liston on the Esplanade. and there are many churches present everywhere. In the Old Town alone you will nd The British Cemetery about twenty of them. The Church of Saint A former military cemetery from 1855 where you Spiridon, located in the centre of the Old Town, can see several graves from both First and was built in 1590 and is a typical example of the Second World War. The burials are not the only ecclesiastical architecture of the Ionian Islands reason why you should make a visit here. in Greece. Saint Spiridon, the patron of Corfu, Between end of February and beginning of June was born, lived and died in this city. this is a garden of orchids. Address: Church of Saint Spiridon, Kerkyra, Corfu Address: Kolokotroni Street, Corfu Town, Corfu More Info: Located on Kolokotroni Street, about 300 metres Canal D'Amour south of San Rocco Square. Sidari represents the most developed tourist Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20 Aqualand Opening hours: Closed Sundays With a location in the middle of Corfu this Phone: +30 6946 653 317 Internet: www.trailriderscorfu.com attraction is easy to reach from all tourist Email: [email protected] destinations on the island. This water land features waterslides and rides for all ages, so Barbati Beach gather your family or group of friends and Barbati Beach is a pebbly beach with crystal prepare for a day of fun! clear water. It is very popular, but requires some hiking up and down hill to reach. Address: Agios Ioannis, Corfu Phone: +30 266 1058 351 Address: Barbati Beach, Corfu Internet: www.aqualand-corfu.com Angelokastro - Castle of Angels Corfu Aquarium The Angelokastro castle can be found on a At this small but welcoming aquarium you can mountain hill top along the shore. The views see dierent kind of reptiles and sh. Guides are from here are stunning. available to answer all your questions and if you feel brave they allow you to hold some of the Address: Angelokastro, Corfu species. British Cemetery Address: Paleokastritsa, Corfu The British Cemetery is located near Corfu Opening hours: Open every day from 10 am until 8 pm Town. If you are in need of peace and quiet, this Phone: +30 26630 41339 is a good place to go for a stroll. Internet: www.corfuaquarium.com Address: Kolokotroni 22, Corfu Town, Corfu Pyramid Adventure Park Mini Golf, Go-karts, slides and swings are some BEACH LIFE of the fun things you nd at Pyramid Adventure Park. Both young and old can play here, but it is also possible for adults to stay in the adjacent restaurant area while the kids enjoy themselves. Address: St. Spyridon, Perithia, Corfu Phone: +30 266 3098 495 Internet: www.corfupyramid.com Horse Trekking See the beautiful landscapes of Corfu from the Lolo K. (image cropped) horse back. Trailriders Horse Trekking take you Nude bathing is only legal on a few beaches in on safe rides among the olive trees, vine yards Greece and it is considered oensive to the and meadows. The most comfortable is to wear traditional Greeks. It is also very bad etiquette to long trousers, t-shirt and full shoes but if swim or sunbathe within sight of a church and necessary the stable can provide it for you. there are several churches around the Greek Address: Ano Korakiana, Corfu coastline.