Corfu

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Travel to Corfu

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Located in the Ionian Sea, Corfu is a Greek Island that features beautiful expanses of white sandy beaches, enough rustic features to invite some exploration, and the traditional white and blue that attracts so many to see Greece in the first place. It has historically been a very strategic island to hold, so there are a number of castles to explore during a visit to Corfu if you can ever drag yourself away from the beach. If you love a little bit of history with your chance to work on your tan, then you’re going to love what this island has to offer.

Old Town Corfu Is a World Heritage Site

The city that shares the name with the island stands out strongly, proudly on its peninsula and invites anyone to dare not explore its narrow cobblestone streets. The Old Town is a designated World Heritage Site and its colorful, clean atmosphere encourages visitors to search out hidden gems and then keep them a secret. Many of the streets are too narrow for motor vehicles, so make sure you bring along a comfortable pare of shoes!

The British used to govern this island in the 19^th century and their influence can still be seen here and there. That’s very evident at the Palaia Anaktora, where the gardens have a distinctly English style. Today you can tour the palace that has been the home of Greek kings and British governors and see all of the wonders on display. There’s a museum that features Asian art on the grounds as well, unique to all of Southern Europe for the collection that it contains.

Make sure to take extra time to explore the gardens. The Venetian stone aquariums are worth the effort on their own, but the tranquil serenity that you get along the stone walking paths as you enjoy the views of the island’s fortifications and ancient sea baths is simply out of this world.

Would You Fly To Corfu Just For a Fine Dining Experience

Klimataria has an outstanding reputation as a restaurant, although the food isn’t as humble as the owner of the place. Sometimes called Bellos, there is nothing on this menu that isn’t fresh. Nothing is served, in fact, if the restaurant cannot source fresh, local ingredients. You’ll need a reservation here if you’re planning on a Summer visit to Corfu and you’ll find the restaurant in Benitses.

For another local experience on the island, rent a vehicle and brave the small little dirt roads that will take you out past Lake Korission. Out there you’ll find the Alonaki Bay Taverna, a little family-run place that offers home-cooked and ready-made meals for you to enjoy. If you want to stay out there, that’s a possibility too and you’ll be rewarded with beautiful, dramatic cliff views as a result.

What could Corfu provide you during your trip? With a lot of sunshine, a lot of local warmth, and an immeasureable amount of passion, this Ionian island is a masterpiece that must be visited in person to truly be enjoyed. Plan your trip here today and you will absolutely have a wonderful holiday!

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Best of Corfu

What to see and do in Corfu ?

Join a festival 

The ‘Emerald Island’ of Corfu is especially popular when its many festivals are in full swing. Although summer is the peak time for festivals in Corfu, there are numerous local celebrations, name days, and religious events that bring colour and charm to a Corfu holiday. If you are planning a holiday in Corfu look out for the following events;

Religious themes for Easter

On Palm Sunday, a street procession follows the line of the old Corfu town walls, from where Saint Spiridon drove off the plague in 1630. But this is just a precursor to Easter week which is one huge religious festival. The week is a coming together of religious faiths, both Orthodox and Catholic, secular traditions, choral church music, and street processions in delightful spring weather. On Good Friday, churches bring out their funeral biers and parade them around the districts accompanied by orchestras. A biblical earthquake is celebrated the next day, including the dramatic custom where the local people throw pots out of their windows. More music follows and the fervent air of devotion combines with celebration, culminating in an impressive fireworks display. After Easter Sunday services, church icons are paraded around the towns’ streets followed by traditional Easter feasting.

Concerts and a Mid Summer Cultural Festival

At the Ionian Concerts, in late June and July, musicians from Greece and the United States come together for high-quality musical performances held in culturally significant settings. Then, August brings a variety of traditional cultural events to the streets of Corfu’s towns and villages. On 10 August, The Varkarola comes to the Garitsa Bay in Corfu Town, when choirs perform traditional Corfiot cantades in moored boats. The next day is The Feast of Agios Spyridon, when colourful processions commemorate Saint Spyridon, patron saint of the island.

In the villages of Kato Garouna and Ano Gerakiana, on the first weekend after 15 August, The Festival of Garouna and Ano Gerakiana takes place. The festival is organised by associations of people who have left these villages for Athens and other destinations. The obvious emotions of those who return to the land of their birth makes for high revelry and thoughtful reflection, both worth experiencing, even by an outsider.

The Cricket Festival – A Reminder of Corfu’s English Past

Believe it or not, the inhabitants of Corfu have been playing cricket since 1835 and there are currently four cricket teams on the island. During September, Corfu Town’s Esplianada Square hosts a cricket festival where the Corfiot cricketers compete with teams from Malta and Great Britain.