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Corfu holiday, in Greece: Organise your holidays in Corfu,
Greece
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Corfu Holidays, in Greece: or Kerkyra. It is one of the favourite destinations in Greece, along with Mykonos and Corfu.
The island of Corfu was one of the first islands in Greece to open itself to tourism and has everything to offer to the visitor.
The island attracts thousands of visitors every year from all parts of the world.
The island of Corfu is part of the Ionian Islands and lies in the north of the group, at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea, facing Albania.
It is the second largest island of the Ionian group after Kefalonia.
Corfu has a total area of 592 square kilometres, a coastline of 216 kilometres.
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The island's population consists of 100,000 inhabitants from which 30,000 is gathered in the capital of the island, Corfu Town (or Kerkyra). |
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Because of the mild Mediterranean climate and the high rainfalls during winter, Corfu is full of abundant and verdant vegetation and wild plants, phenomenon that makes it one of the greenest islands in Greece.
The island is mountainous and its northern centre lays Mount Pantokrator, the highest mountain of Corfu, which rises to an altitude of 914 metres.
Several flat areas, plains, two lakes and a couple of rivers complete the beautiful landscape.
Corfu was the first island to welcome and open its doors to tourism and has since become an important international tourism centre attracting many visitors and offering well-equipped and modern touristy facilities.
Despite the fact that tourism is flagrant in the coastal areas, it hasn't spoilt yet the villages that have managed to keep their authenticity and their local colours.
The economy of Corfu is mainly based on tourism but a small part is still related to the agriculture, the inhabitants still producing high quality olive oil and wines throughout the mountainous villages. |
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The capital of the island is called Corfu Town and is also the main port; it is the largest town of the Ionians and one of the most beautiful towns of the Greek islands. Built between two fortresses and full of superb Italian and French buildings, Byzantine churches and flowered squares, Corfu Town is a real jewel full of innumerable charms and beauties.
Corfu's natural beauty hasn't gone unnoticed by the film industry it has been the setting for several movies.
On the north of Corfu, there are three small islands, untouched by tourism and great for total privacy: they are the Diapontia islands, that are Othoni, Mathraki and Ereikoussa. They can be reached by boat from Agios Stefanos or Sidari.
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Corfu by Dialashop
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Acharavi, Ag. Ioannis Peristeron, Agios Georgios Argyradon, Agios Georgios Pagon, Agios Gordios, Agios Iliodoros, Agios Matheos, Agios Spiridon, Agios Stefanos, Agios Stefanos Kassiopi, Agni, Almyros, Alonaki, Ano Korakiana, Argirades, Arillas, Astrakeri, Auliotes, Avlaki, Barbati, Bataria Kassiopi, Benitses, Boukari, Danilia, Dassia, Ermones, Gardeno, Gialiskari, Gialou, Glyfada, Glyko, Gouvia, Halikounas, Imerolias Kassiopi, Ipsos, Issos, Kalamaki, Kalami, Kalamionas Kassiopi, Kanoni Kassiopi, Kanouli, Kasiopi, Kavos, Kavos beach, Kerasia, Konto Gialos, Kontokali, Kouloura, Krouzeri, Lakones, Lefkimi, Liapades, Liapades Village, Limanaki, Marathias, Messongi, Moraitika, Myrtiotissa, Nissaki, Paleokastritsa, Paramonas, Pelekas, Pelekas Beach, Perama, Perivoli, Peroulades, Petriti, Pipitos Kassiopi, Prasoudi, Roda, Rovinia, Santa Barbara, Sidari, Sidari Canal d Amour, Skripero, Strinilas, Town, Vatos
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Acharavi Folklore Museum, Achillion Palace, Angelokastro Castle, Aqualand, Archaeological Museum, Folklore Museum, Fortress Of Saint Mark, Gardiki Castle, Ionian Academy, Kassiopi Tower, Mon Repos Palace, Museum Of Asian Art, Museum Of Music, Old Fortress, Paleokastritsa Monastery, Platytera Monastery, Saint Jason And Sosipater, Saint Spyridon, Sea Shell Museum, Spianada Square, Town Hall, Vidos Islet
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