Perhaps one of the the greenest islands with beatiful landscapes. Great beaches, great watersports and some great bars and restaurants all add up to a perfect holiday. And with its beautiful scenery, it’s small wonder that the island also attracted more than its fair share of artists and writers, from Goethe to Oscar Wilde, and from Alfred Sisley to Edward Lear.
- Achilleion Palace, a mansion that was built in 1891 by the emperor of Austria known as Sisi
- Visit Kanoni, a remote island
- Visit the Old Fortress in Corfu town and a 300-year old church, St Spryridon
- Visit the Monastery of Virgin and admire Byzantine and Post Byzantine icons
- Explore the village of Lakones, as it preserved the old spirit with its stone houses from the 18th and 19th century
- See one of the most famous monuments on the island of Corfu, St. Spiriodn, 300 old church
- Visit one of the most beautiful places of Corfu Island, Palaiokastritsa
- Enjoy the breathtaking views from village of Lakones with unique stone houses
- Explore Kassiopi village, which is a small fisherman's village in northeast of Corfu
- Visit the Monastery of Virgin and admire Byzantine and Post Byzantine icons
- See one of the most famous monuments on the island of Corfu, St. Spiriodn, 300 old church
- Enjoy the breathtaking views from Palaiokastritsa
Trip Ideas
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The magnificent island is favored by almost a million visitors every year for its exceptionally pleasant weather, stunning beaches, summer vibrancy, charming old city, villages untouched by time, heroic history, rich archeology, long tradition in music, breathtaking nature, multitude of activities and colorful night life. Unique in Greece, Corfu is a mix of European history and culture, exotic scenery and almost tropical beaches.
Things you must see while on Corfu: Achillion and Corfu town (part of the UNESCO World Heritage), Paleokastritsa and experience local culture
The best time to visit Corfu is:
April through October
The Island of Corfu
