Are you tired of the hectic urban city life? A break is highly recommended if you wish to inject much needed vibrancy into your life. Corfu is the most appropriate destination for this particular purpose.

Beaches in Abundance

Beaches are a common feature of Corfu. The island is endowed with a variety of beautiful beaches. Hospitability is a significant trait among the people of Corfu. Explore all the beaches, if you want to enjoy a beautiful time in the clear blue water of the Ionian Islands.

Agios Giorgios, Arilas, Glyfada, Roda and the Canal D’Amour at Sidari are some of the renowned beaches of Corfu. All these beaches have been awarded with the prestigious Blue Flag award, which is the symbol of a superior level of cleanliness and maintenance.

Explore the Heritage

Corfu is also famous as a historical centre in Greece. You can witness the monumental remains ranging from the period of ancient Greek history to the Second World War.
Corfu is encompassed by two castles. This is the reason why Corfu is known as the ‘Castle City.’

Pontikonisi and Vlaheraina monasteries, the St. George Church, the Maitland Monument, the Garden of Achilleion and the mountaintop Angelokastro fortress are some of the popular tourist attractions in Corfu. You can also visit the museums of Corfu if you wish to learn in detail about the ancient history of Corfu.

Tourists can also enjoy a pleasant time and a visit to Corfu is highly recommended for your holidays.

Annual holidays are some of the most anticipated and exciting events. The chance to see new places and do new things are what make holidays exciting. Selecting the right place for a holiday can also make a huge difference. A wonderful place to take a holiday is the Greek island of Corfu. Located in the Ionian Sea, this is the second largest Ionian island and is extremely beautiful.

There are a number of great holiday deals to Corfu where holidayers can enjoy many fun things to do. Here are some that you should not miss out on if you visit this spectacular island.

Hiking and walking
If you want to make the best of your holiday to Corfu, discovering the island is what you should do. And there is no better way to do it than hiking and walking the many paths on the island. This will help you discover the real Corfu, its breathtaking views and its fertile and rich landscapes which are full of exotic flora.

Boat trips and sailing
One of the best things to do on holidays to Corfu is chartering a boat or yacht and sailing the clear blue Ionian Sea waters. You can visit neighbouring islands like Antipaxos or Paxos and even spot dolphins on your cruise.

Horse riding
Corfu is a lush green island which makes horse riding perfect. The island has many trails and tracks and riding up mountainous regions or along the coastline brings wonderful scenes into view.

You can also enjoy different water sports like kayaking, windsurfing, parasailing, water skiing and more on Corfu’s beaches. These activities make holiday deals to Corfu worth every penny.

The Corfu Festival

One of the most important festivals on the Island of Corfu is ‘The Corfu Festival’ taking place across Corfu Town through September annually; consisting of a variety of cultural events ranging from artistic performances, foreign and local artists, concerts, choirs, the philharmonic orchestra and theatre. The festival is attracting more holiday makers each year as details of the festival have spread.

In the village of Ano Korakiana, the festival is celebrated throughout the whole of August each year with cultural and artistic performances in the streets daily.

The Carnival of Corfu

The famous Carnival of Corfu has its roots in the Middle Ages when the Venetians conquerors of the island brought this custom back from their homeland. Today, the Carnival of Corfu resembles the Carnival of Venice and includes many funny happenings. It usually takes place at the end of February or early March and is very popular.

The Corfu Carnival is a huge festival that sees the Great Parade situated in Liston and Spianada central square. All the locals are dressed in strange costumers and holiday makers will see as the atmosphere and joy spreads across the entire island with a spirit of festivity. The colourful parade comes with music and dancing.

The burning of the ‘King Carnival’, said to be the sins of all the locals, marks the end of the parade. A bonfire is lit whilst everyone dances and parties around it. A rather interesting and strange custom which takes place at the Carnival is the re-enactment of “the Gossip” in Greek. The Gossip is performed by a type of street theatre, where the actors sit in street windows watching looking at the Old Town alley whilst exchanging gossip in their local dialect. The gossip heard to refer to local scandals or political authorities in jest.