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Vacation in Corfu

Sightseeing in Corfu

Liston, the road with the arches created by the French between 1807 and 1814, reminds of the city of Paris during the era of imperial France. The locals gather at the cafes under the arches to enjoy their coffee.

Spianada square is probably the biggest square of the Balkans (2,500 houses were demolished in 1576 for its construction) and one of the most central points together with the Palace of Saints Michael and George and the Old Fortress. On Holy Saturday night, the religious service takes place there. A visit both at the Old and the New Fortress is highly recommended, as the view of the Corfu Town is magnificent.

The temble of Saint Spiridon, one of the most important monuments of Corfu, with its gold decorated roof and of course the Saint’s relic.

The Town Hall and its Square, is another scenic place, which you’ll love to take pictures. In the beginning it was a theater (San Giacomo), but from 1902 and on it is the town’s Hall.

Achilleion, the palace of Elisabeth (also known as Sissi), Empress of Austria, was built in 1890; it is now a museum and one of the island’s best sights, with a fantastic view. Statues of the nine Muses, Shakespeare, Lord Byron and a huge statue of Achilles adorn its gardens.

The Mon Repos Park(258,000sq.m.) will make you travel to older eras. In it you will see the neoclassic mansion built in 1831 by British Commissioner Adams as a summerhouse for his Corfiot wife. Today, the park is open to the public and the villa is a museum.

Kanoni-Pontikonissi-Vlaherena Monastery, just 3km. away from Corfu Town. The small and scenic island, united to the land by an elevated strip, is Vlaherena. You may always get to Pontikonissi by boat. Up the steps and Kanoni will offer you a magical view of the landing and take off of the airplanes, as the runway of the airport is right in front of you.

Finally, don’t miss Kaiser’s Observatory in Pelekas, where you may enjoy the magnificent view as well as an unforgettable sunset.

Activities

• Walking trails
  Along the island you may find paths to walk and admire the corfiot nature. The island’s olive groves, tall cypresses, innumerous species of wild flowers combined with many picturesque villages, old monasteries, small lakes and rivulets make the trip even more interesting.
  One of these trails starts just outside of Pelagos Apartments and leads to the traditional village of Sinarades, while there are seven other trails in Ag. Gordios which you may follow.
• Water sports (kitesurfing, water skiing, pedaloes, parasailing, banana rides, jet skiing etc.)
  The island of Corfu is full of water sports, thanks to its mild climate and innumerous beaches. In most of which, you’ll find lots of water sports, while for kitesurfing you’ll have to go to Halikounas beach.
  Furthermore, in Ag.Gordios apart from the above, you may always try parapente enjoying a small fly over the Ionian Sea, taking your breath away.
• Cycling in Corfu
  Corfu is one of the best destinations for bike riding, both in and out of the corfiot town, ending in the beaches of the island.
• Horse riding
  Due to the innumerous paths and to the island’s flora, horse riding here would be an unforgettable experience. You may always organize a trip with a guide, who will provide you the horse and anything else needed and lead to the island’s hinterland.
• Water parks
  For those who love water and its games, don’t miss the two different water parks on the island of Corfu. You can spend a whole day there, swimming in their pools and playing with your kids.
• Golf
  Corfu has an 18-hole golf course, one out of 5 totally in Greece. Among trees, small lakes and rivulets you may enjoy a nice game.
• Scuba diving
  Ionian bottom offers unique pictures to those who try it. The rocky coasts of the island are ideal for scuba diving, since visitors may admire and take underwater pictures at water species of Corfu.
• Casino
  For you who like to risk, there is always the Casino of Corfu, at Kononi area.

Museums

An island with long history such as Corfu could not have less than 12 different museums.

• Archeological Museum of Corfu
• Byzantine Museum
• Museum of Asian Art
• Kapodistrias Museum
• Solomos Museum
• The Museum of Ceramic Art
• The Ionian Bank Museum of Banknotes
• Sea Shell Museum
• Olive Museum
• Serbian Museum
• Folklore Museum
• The Manicipal Art Gallery

How to get to Corfu

• By plane
  Corfu is connected to most European cities, by charter flights, during the period April-October.
• By boat
  From Igoumenitsa’s Port: ΥThere are several departures from Igoumenitsa to Corfu, all day and night, with two different types of ferries.
  For more information you can call the Central Port Authority of Corfu tel. 0030 26613 65200 or Igoumenitsa tel. 0030 26650 99460.
  From Patra’s Port: Ships departure from Patra to Italy, but first they stop at Corfu’s Port.
  ANEK lines, www.anek.gr, tel. 0030 26610 24503
  MINOAN lines, www.minoan.gr , tel. 0030 26610 25000
• By car
  First to Igoumenitsa and then by boat.
  Athens-Igoumenitsa 457km, approximately 5-6h.
  Thessaloniki-Igoumenitsa 321km, approximately 3-4h.
  Public trasportation
  There are 3 daily departures from Athens and Thessaloniki to Corfu.
  For more information visit www.ktelkerkyras.gr or call 0030 26610-28916.