About Corfu
THE ISLAND
Corfu is the second largest island of the Ionian Sea and it covers an area of 592 square kilometers and a luxuriant coastline of 217 kilometers. It is situated in the north side of the Ionian Sea, in the entrance of the Adriatic Sea... Read More -->
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SIGHTSEEING
The ancient city of Corfu was built during the 8th century BC and it stood south of where today's city is placed, between Garitsa bay and the lake Chaliopoulou. The center of the ancient city stood where Palaiopoli is today, up to the cannon. The market must have been opposite the palace of Mon Repo and it is believed that in the place of Analipsis, stood the Acropolis.
TO DO IN CORFU
You can't say you visited Corfu if you haven't:
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Got lost in the narrow streets (kadounia) of "Kampielo" (Old Town). |
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Enjoyed a Ginger beer in a traditional cafe. |
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Visited the monastery on the peak (914m.) of mountain Pantokrator. |
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Seen the Sunset from Pelekas, after enjoying the panoramic view in |
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Agios Gordis with the rock rising from the crystal waters. |
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Visited traditional Corfiot villages and the full of olive trees |
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countryside. |
MUSEUMS
In a city like Corfu with history and cultural inheritance, you can find many museums that preserve the memories and the tradition of the island. Read More -->
