Corfu
Corfu is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea in the west of Greece. The history of Corfu is laden with battles and conquests. Therefore, there are few castles strategically located across the island. Two of these castles enclose its capital (Corfu), which makes it the only city in Greece to be surrounded in such a way.
In 2007, the city's old city was designated for the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Corfu is a very popular tourist destination. Up until the early 20th century, it was mainly visited by the European royals and elites include members of the Rothschild family. Today Corfu is a very popular tourist destination widely visited by middle class families.
With clean water and surrounded by lush greenery, beaches in Corfu attract many visitors every summer. Paleokastritsa is the most famous beach resort, while other nice places to swim include Agios Gordis, Pelekas and Glyfada. It is best to travel around the island with a car and visits its beautiful towns and beaches.
We recommend you stay in Corfu for at list 3 nights. Main sights recommended are:
- Corfu Town. Visit one of the most beautiful and elegant towns in Greece.
- See the beautiful view of Pontikonisi island as seen from the hilltops of Kanoni.
- Paleokastritsa beach.
- Agios Gordios beach.
- Glyfada beach.
- Nissaki beach.
- Kalami beach.
- Sidari village located right next to the famous Canal d' Amour.
On the mainland of Greece, on the Ionian coast, there is a beautiful town called Parga, a resort town known for its scenic beauty which is worthwhile visiting.
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