Greeka.com: Corfu Reviews - Greece and the Greek Islands

General: Excellent sweets and drinks

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

Corfu town is the first place that you'll probably see in Corfu. It has a strong Venetian influence. The whole island is full of palaces, strongholds, museums, archaeological places, libraries and churches, most of them in the town. The central square, along with Kanoni, are the top places of the town. At Kanoni, there ar...

General: Our personal paradise

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

We have been to Corfu many times. We originally chose the place because of a book I had on Corfu Islands. I looked through brochures for a place on the island that was green and reasonably quiet. Once we had visited we drove all around the island and knew we had chosen the right spot, northeast, which is by far the prettiest area. We have since visited Corfu, I think it is the best, especially the traditional dishes. I went to Corfu last year. I had stayed at a resort in Paleokastritsa, but toured the various villages on Corfu. Each village is unique in its archit...

Beaches: Take boats to remote beaches

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

Paleokastritsa of Corfu is absolutely gorgeous. We spent 4 glorious days there swimming in breathtakingly crystal clear waters and visiting secluded and beautiful beaches. Our hotel, the Akrotiri Beach Hotel, provided good accommodation and our room overlooked a beautiful bay. Only one bad thing, but I don't think it is a fault of the hotel: a couple of mornings we had no running water in the h...

General: Everything you need

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

Corfu is a place where any visitor can find everything needed during the trip. Active and overcrowded places are combined with rather isolated areas and beaches. If you need an energetic nightlife, you should find it out in advance whether a particular place has got anything to offer you. Almyros is a quiet place whith no nightlife, a few good tavernas, sandy, partly rocky, narrow beach wit...

Beaches: Ypsos in general

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

I have just come back from a week holiday in Ypsos Corfu, which I really enjoyed. It was a bit quite for mid June but then with the general state of the Euro and Economy that was to be expected. The village was really nice with a good beach and very clean and tidy. I stayed at the Yiannis hotel/apartments where the room was very comfortable and roomy, the staff were very good and nothing was to...

General: Remarks on our vacations

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

All websites about Corfu are specifically dealing with the Agios Gordis area. The information supplied upon request from the Greek Tourist Office in London, was sparse at best and failed to include much that we were informed would be supplied. Indeed, most of it appeared to be handbooks specifically dealing with events surrounding the Olympic Games in 2004. WHAT USE would that now be to anyone?...

General: Every picture like a postcard

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

I just returned from a wedding in Corfu. I have friends there living in the Old Town. We Serbians love Greece and the Greek people, we are connected to them and the Greeks love us. Everything in Corfu is so relaxed and easy, I neved had any problem there . Everybody are verry polite and friendly, I feel there as at home. Bigest impresion for me is island Vido and the Serbian house, and way ...

General: Cosmopolitan with character

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

This is a beautiful island with very picturesque landscape, particularly in north east. Lovely friendly people, especially in tavernas. Corfu Town is a wonderful place to visit. It is cosmopolitan but with a lot ofharacter, fantastic restaurants and culture. In every corner, you will find something new to take pictures. People also talk different in Corfu than in rest of Greece. Their accent is...

General: Not suited for young people

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

The island is very quiet and peaceful and not suited for young people in search for fun things to do and for joyful clubs (except for Kavos which is a resort where very young British people go to drink, get high, dance and "make close-one-night-stand-friends"). Aqualand is also a fun place. Before you go, search very carefully for information about the area, for proper accommodation and if p...

Villages: Have your coffee at Liston

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

Corfu Town will remind you of Venice is many corners. This is actually not surprising as the Venetians built it following their architecture. Walk along the narrow paths, visit the many churches you will find on your way, get into the museums, enjoy the sunset from the highest point of the old fortress. A coffee at Liston is a must, this is probably the most photographed place in Corfu town. I ...

Beaches: Funny sports to do

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

Although best beaches on Corfu are found on the northern part, Agios Gordis is one of the few beaches in the centre of the island worth to visit. The water is crystal and warm (opposed to Paleokastritsa beach where water is freezing) and you can do many sports there. I enjoyed Banana a lot! The ambience around the beach is so green and relaxing. Try traditional dishes in the taverns there, sofr...

Beaches: Get tea tree oil to avoid mossies

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

I have visited Corfu many times so I know the area inside out. We usually stay in the northern side, where the best beaches are to be found. Most people I know have been to Sidari village but this is not my cup of tea, it's full of clubs and teenagers strolling around drunken. I prefer San Stefano. Although it is a neat little vilage, it has everything you need (other than a chemist). People ar...

General: Most beautiful place ever

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

This summer, we drived to Corfu from our homeland, Serbia. The part of the road from Grevena to Igoumenitsa is very dificult to drive. Traveling with breaks and sleeping in the small hotels as we did, made the trip better and interesting. Corfu is very popular in Serbia because of the history and hospitality of the Corfiots in World War I. Because of that, Serbians have a lot of informations of...

General: Every place is different

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:10 GMT

I went to Corfu by car from Serbia. The part through mountains to Ioannina was very difficult and windy, but you passed by many picturesque places. Corfu as an island was superb. Every place has its own story. The east and west coast are very different. There are places for everyone, young, old, children...But one of the disadvantages is that if you want to see the whole island, you will spent ...