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subject: Corfu - The Jewel Of The Ionian Islands [print this page]


The Ionian Sea is an area that is teeming with life. Outstanding birds and other wildlife, as well as flowers and ancient trees line the coastline. The inner aspects of Corfu feature beautiful old villages with the look of another time. You will literally step from one world to another as you move from the more modern coastal areas of Corfu to the inner, or central areas.

Corfu is home to ancient and abandoned manor houses, which will see you gazing in awe at the old architecture. The monasteries are also well worth seeing, while the more modernized coastal area features a night life that will keep you dancing until dawn. When it's time to relax with a good meal, you can cook at home in your villa or step out for some of the most elegant and excellent cuisine available anywhere.

Staying in a hotel in Corfu is one of the best ways to spend your holiday in Corfu. Most Corfu hotels feature a pools and enough space for you and a couple guests to really enjoy all that the island has to offer.

Along with the many art museums and outstanding architecture, Corfu also offers the visitor a beautiful outdoor world to explore. From the gnarled ancient olive trees to the pristine white sand beaches, Corfu is an island paradise waiting for your exploration. You will certainly want to take a trip to the wineries of the area, to view how the wine is made and taste test some of the local favorites. A walking tour of some of the many areas, which are laden with flowers and wild birds, will also be one of the must-see parts of Corfu. Your Corfu accommodation will generally be within easy reach of both trails and walking paths, as well as the lovely beaches of Corfu.

On a hillside in the middle of Corfu, local grapes are grown and made into wine and with wine production and tools available to be viewed. You will also get the opportunity for you and your guests to taste the wine that is produced locally. The beaches in the area offer you the best of sunbathing or swimming with clear tepid water and safe swimming that is accompanied by few tides or strong currents. Corfu is an area of amazing natural beauty that you will want to explore along with the other attractions. The tiny villages are welcoming and if you choose to you can elect to stay in a private Corfu villa which is somewhat inland. The view is outstanding with towering mountains and old abandoned buildings and manor houses. It is essentially like stepping back into time a hundred years or more, with quaint villages and cottages bordered by lovely Corfu villa properties, completed with their own swimming pool and privacy such as you may not find in a hotel or apartment accommodation. Your Corfu accommodation, particularly a Corfu hotel will give you a sense of privacy and a great home base from which to explore the fascinating island paradise of Corfu.

by: Richard Bell




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