Corfu Greece or Kerkyra is one of the most favourite destinations in Greece. It is part of the Ionian Islands and has a lot of verdant vegetation, long sandy beaches, superb Venetian architecture, picturesque villages and a lively nightlife. Corfu enjoys a mild Mediterranean weather along with excellent beaches making it a popular destination for holiday makers. For centuries they have maintained their own identity and culture, each is unique, set into captivating landscapes of rugged mountains, green hills and the turquoise waters of the Ionian. Corfu is very green compared to other Greek islands: hot summers along with winter rain creates lush vegetation which is dominated by over 2 million olive trees. The town of Corfu (or Kerkyra as it is locally known) impresses and charms the visitor with its two forts, narrow streets, tall houses, and Venetian-built Town Hall. Flooded with sights, Corfu is a small paradise on Earth, from breathtaking Paleokastritsa to Kanoni, from the Achillion to Pontikonissi. Beaches are plenty and range from soft sand to fine shingle - the crystal clear waters making snorkeling a delight. Corfu really does have something to offer all holiday tastes. Take a little time to explore the island of Corfu and you will be rewarded with some of the most spectacular scenery and interesting sites. A trip into the heart of the island will give you an insight into Corfiot village life. The island of Corfu is a naturalist's paradise and the ever popular book and film "My family and other animals" written by Gerald Durrell will have already given an insight to the variety of flower and fauna on this island. Corfu has an enormous variety of scenery; bare limestone mountains on Pantokrator, forest covered hillsides. Step into a walker's paradise, where at every turn, a new scene is revealed. Celebration of Easter in Corfu is part of a unique experience, and part of an extensive calendar of religious and cultural activities different from anywhere else in Greece and particularly more impressive for first-time visitors to the island, including traditions such as the Easter Saturday morning at 11.00am, the time for the Pot Throwing , this is to mark the First Resurrection. Corfu is surrounded by a beautiful and varied coastline. It has the precise balance of long sandy beaches, secluded shingle coves, some of which can only be reached by boat, and high cliffs which are the perfect resting point to take in some of the spectacular sunsets. |
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