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The island that enchanted poets and kings. Beautiful, romantic, natural, historic and above all, surprising, Corfu thrills all travelers, with impressive flora, isolated beaches, crystal clear waters, paths through shadowy, century-old olive groves, Byzantine chapels, villages from the Venetian occupation, traditional Greek taverns and modern infrastructure and luxurious accommodation and entertainment options.
6.000 rare species of wild flowers (55 species of wild orchid, aromatic and medicinal plants) are cultivated in the island complex of Corfu. A real paradise for nature lovers, as it has the richest flora from all islands of the Mediterranean Sea, thanks to the warm and wet climate and its geographic location.
Corfu has direct air connection with all European countries and daily coastal connection with many ports of Italy, Continental Greece and Albania.
It is a place with a tourism tradition of over 130 years, Greek culture and western European influences from the “lounges” of Venice, England, France and Austria. A place that has been welcoming for many decades the international jet-set, for tourism, relaxation, golf, sailing, rally and other “expensive” sports.
The city of Corfu was founded in the 8th BC century and has retained its today’s form unchanged for the past 9 centuries. A cosmopolitan city, a cradle of Music and Culture. A very well preserved old city, built between the two fortresses, reflecting the European history of over a thousand years. This was after all the basic reason why the entire historic center of Corfu was included in the UNESCO international cultural heritage monuments in June 2007. The fortresses (Old and New) and the entrenchments surrounding the city are its most vibrant monuments. Walking in the small cobblestone pavements, over the entrenchments, drinking your coffee in the old city’s small cafes, you can “relive” the history of the past 2500 years in its most dramatic moments.
Corfu had many influences from refugees (Spanish Hebrews, Orthodox Christians of Lower Italy and Turkish occupied Greece, Cypriots, Cretans, Serbians, Maltese, Dalmatians). Here that “the beauty of the landscape, filled the soul with beauty”.
Hospitable and with rich culture, Corfu will provide you with everything you need – lots of sightseeing, great food, shopping and hours of fun.
Enjoy an unforgettable vacation! |
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