CORFU
Corfu Island
On the northern side of the Ionian Sea, the charming island of Corfu carries a rich historical past, with influences from the Venetian, French, and English cultures that shaped the island’s unique architecture. Its picturesque town, mansions, palaces, and gorgeous beaches make Corfu a top destination in western Greece.
With the passage of time the island of Corfu may have changed, but any traveler can still feel the spirit of a distant glorious past. Its rich multi-cultural heritage, its historic monuments, its stunning natural landscape, its crystal clear seas, and its excellent weather all year round explain why Corfu is one of the most cosmopolitan Mediterranean destinations weaving a powerful spell on its visitors.
Sightseeing
In the beautifully preserved Old Town of Corfu, a world heritage site, came to be successfully applied to local artistic traditions.
Palaces, fortresses, austere public buildings of the Venetian rule uniquely blend with lines of drying washing in tiny alleyways and small secluded squares. Strolling through a complex of narrow cobbled streets with stairways and vaulted passages, the so-called “kantounia”, will make you feel as if you’ve travelled to Genoa or Naples.
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Kanoni and Mouse Island
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Muesum of Asian Art
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Achillion Palace
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Old Fortress
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Archeological Museum
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Municipal Art Gallery
Beaches
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Issos Beach
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Barbati
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Agios Georgios South
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Messonghi
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Kerasia
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Arillas
Prepare to dream of summer as you discover the best beaches of Corfu island, the ‘Grand Lady’ of the magical Ionian Sea.
How many shades of blue are there? All you have to do is list them as you lay back on your sunbed and observe the waves breaking. Thirty beaches in Corfu have been awarded a Blue Flag, adorning 217km of coastline set against a lush background of forest green. And there are many others, just as wonderful.
So let’s get you dreaming as we head around the island and pick out the best beaches in Corfu:
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