Corfu is one of the loveliest places to spend your vacation. Nature is at its finest and the hospitality of the natives will bowl you over. There is a wide range of activities in which to participate when you visit Corfu not the least of which is the beautiful beaches.
Explore Corfu Town set on the island’s east coast. Travel about 25 kilometres from Corfu Town to the village of Palaiokastrista where you can visit a variety of taverns that overlook the six beaches and the bay. Olive trees surround the sand and pebble beaches and it is a truly spectacular setting.
Take a trip to Corfu Angel Castle or the Aggelokastro. The gate is conspicuous with its dome. Explore the many storage rooms contained inside. The Empress of Austria, Elizabeth had her palace at Gastouri. It was the Empress’s summer retreat.
One of the more popular beaches on the island of Corfu is Glyfada Beach which is located on the west coast. Tree laden cliffs with rocky formations surround the fine stretch of sand. Another popular beach on the south west coast is Agios Gordios Beach. Surrounded by greenery it too has spectacular rock formations.
For a day of sun and fun the Aqualand of Corfu is said to be a water park that is one of the most amazing found in all of Europe. It is said to the 3rd largest on the globe and is packed with rides and games. If you are interested in an afternoon of learning visit the Corfu Archaeological Museum. Artefacts from the village of Cassiopeia are on display among others.
Corfu offers visitors a wide selection of accommodations to fit every budget and to please every taste. You can choose from beautiful beach resorts as well as accommodations further inland. There are a number of tours which can be arranged and island hopping is another activity in which to participate so that you may see more of the islands of Greece from your home base on Corfu.
Food, beverages, local color and gorgeous beaches are what will greet you when you decide upon Corfu as your vacation destination. The Greek islands are filled with history and jam packed with cultural opportunities to allow the visitor to bask in the past as they enjoy all the amenities of the present. Come to Corfu on your next holiday and see for yourself why it is such a popular vacation destination.
