| Corfu Island belongs to the Ionian cluster of islands and | | | | Gardiki Castle and the Fortress of Saint Mark mirror |
| lies to the north of the Ionian Sea. It is considered by | | | | the Byzantine architecture. If you visit Liston and |
| travellers as one of the most spectacular tourist | | | | Spianada, the concept of those places lined with |
| destinations in all of Greece. The island's amazing | | | | lavishly designed buildings, cozy restaurants, cafes, |
| altering landscape is sure to enthrill the tourists. The | | | | bars, tavernas, shows the Venetian architecture |
| pristine sandy beaches with emerald-like waters and | | | | evocative of the Italian Renaissance. Evidences of |
| the distant slopes carpeted by lush greenery with | | | | impeccable French and British architecture include the |
| budding flowers is a sight to behold. The island is | | | | Liston building, Spianada Square, the Palace of Saint |
| known to have moderate climatic conditions. Spring is | | | | Michael and Saint Georges and the Palace of Mon |
| the tourist season of this island. You are surrounded by | | | | Repos. |
| aromatic wild flowers, shimmering olive groves and | | | | When you visit the touristy villages of Corfu island, you |
| singing birds that creates a very postcard-like picture. | | | | will witness how diverse the topography of Corfu is. |
| Due to its proximity to the Ionian Sea, the summers | | | | At some places the landscape is coarse and barren |
| are relatively cool on this island. Temperatures are | | | | whereas in others it has an even and smooth surface. |
| cooled off when the cool sea winds blow over the | | | | The region has a combination of steep cliffs |
| region and also by the intermittent rainfall that this | | | | surrounded by an extensive coastline dotted with |
| region experiences during this time. | | | | numerous villages very close to the beaches of this |
| Every region has an eventful historical past attached | | | | region. The main city of the island, Corfu town, is |
| to it that admirably shapes the region's present. In this | | | | situated on a rocky projection. The town is the main |
| case, Corfu is no different. It too had a very long | | | | touristy spot on this island and showcases an |
| historical past. The island was subject to constant | | | | exclusive amalgam of medieval and modern |
| raids, plundering, devastation and surprisingly strong | | | | architectural patterns so evident in the historical |
| fortifications as well. The Romans, Byzantines, Turks, | | | | monuments and the charmingly decorated houses in |
| French and British had ruled the island at some point or | | | | the Old City. For tourists there is no dearth of luxury |
| the other. Their culture, tradition, religious practices and | | | | Corfu hotels, restaurants, bars, cafeterias, discos, music |
| architectural innovations still echoes throughout the | | | | clubs, all catering food, drinks and exotic entertainment. |
| island bearing testimony of their bygone presence | | | | Other villages where you will come across similar |
| there. The strong fortifications that the island went | | | | cosmopolitan attitude include Paleokastritsa, Ipsos, |
| through from time to time have enabled it to survive | | | | Gastouri and Kassiopi. |
| the marauding attacks of the pirates, Huns, Vandals, | | | | The markets in Corfu Town will provide you with an |
| Goths and Arabs. Even the Germans did not fall | | | | array of lucrative items that you would definitely wish |
| behind in their attempt to vanquish the island of its | | | | to buy and take home as souvenirs. You will find an |
| beauty and glory. | | | | assortment of Greek embroidered laces, gorgeous |
| Since Corfu had been exposed to so many varied | | | | gold and silver jewelry, variety of leather products and |
| civilizations, it is no wonder that the architecture and | | | | exquisitely crafted silverware. The local products of |
| town planning of this island would definitely reflect the | | | | the villages are equally tempting. Corfu is renowned for |
| ideologies born by these different cultures. The | | | | its Qum Kouat, which is a rare kind of miniature |
| remains of the fortifications of the ancient city can still | | | | oranges found only on this island in all Greece. It is |
| be seen at Kanoni. The Doric culture can be perceived | | | | used to make spoon sweets, jams and liqueur. |
| in the ancient site of Agora. The Angel Castle, the | | | | |