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Corfu map
Corfu
(Kerkyra)
Capital: Corfu Town
Overview:
Corfu, the northernmost
island of the Ionian Sea, is the most popular and
cosmopolitan of the Ionian Islands group. Corfu has a lot to
offer, relaxed holidays and vibrant nightlife, entertainment and sightseeing.
Its amazing natural landscapes are described by lush vegetation, due to the
high humidity, golden sandy beaches, colorful gardens and panoramic views from
mountainous hills. The Town is known for the picturesque narrow alleys, known
as “kantounia”, the Venetian-style built houses and the historical sights,
while tradition revives lively through culture, with events attracting
thousands of visitors.
Best Corfu Sights:
• The Old and The New Fortress
• The Palace of Achilleion
• The archaeological sites of Kerameikos and Figareto in Kanoni
• The estate of Mon Repos, with the early Christian Basilica of Paleopolis
• The Church of Agios Spyridonas
• the Palace of Saints Michael and George
• the Chapel of Agios Georgios
• the Roman Baths at Acharavi
• the Roman Villa at Benitses
• the Menecrates Monument
Places to visit:
- Kanoni, with the Church of Vlachernon
- Numerous
traditional picturesque villages
- The Kyprianades
and the Nymphes Waterfalls
- The Espianade Square and the Liston
- The Diapontia Islands, Ereikousa,
Mathraki and Othonoi
Best Corfu
beaches:
A great number of golden
beaches with incredible seascapes, especially on the western coast, Agios
Georgios, Agios Gordis, Glyfada, Paleokastritsa, Arillas, Acharavi, Sidari, Roda are only a
very few...
Special Events:
Corfu is known for its
cultural activity in every form. The well organized, traditional Corfiot
Carnival Festival is one of them. In any case, don’t miss visit the island at
Easter. The famous colorful festivity, with unique local customs, such as the
famous breaking of the junks, offers images that attract thousands of visitors every
year. Easter on Corfu is a great unforgettable
experience found nowhere else.
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