Navis.gr - Cruise Atlas - Corfu, Greece

CORFU, GREECE

Corfu is the greenest and lushest of the Greek Islands. Kanoni and Paleokastritsa have wonderful beaches and warm clear seas. The Achilleion is a lavish palace and Mouse Island's white church is amazingly photogenic.

Corfu seems to exist between two worlds; one is a garden retreat, peaceful and serene; the other is a bustling hive of life, awash with the laughter and music of cafes, tavernas, bars and clubs. Known as the lonian's 'Emerald Isle', its many faces never cease to surprise. Colourful villages melt into musky olive groves and church bells sing out to pine-clad mountains in the inland regions.
In the lively towns of the south and the east, old and new collide in a vigorous celebration of fair dimes and fine wines! Value-for-money, a famously hospitable people and a warm relationship with Britain have made Corfu the most popular of all Creek destinations.

Swimmers & Sunners Golden sand stretches most of the length of the south and west coasts from the glorious eight-kilometre beach at Kavos right round to Sidari. Pebbles blend with sand around Kassiopi, Gouvia, Acharavi and Dassia.

Sportspeople Watersports in Dassia and Kavos. Windsurfing in the west, snorkelling in north and east. Tennis at larger hotels.

Out & Abouters Admire Corfu Town's faded splendour. Visit Mon Repos, Prince Philip's birthplace. Discover Mouse Island and Paleokastritsa.

Winers & Diners Seafront dining in Acharavi, Arilas, Kalami, Messonghi and San Stefanos. Roda and Kassiopi are lively, with Sidari, Gouvia, Dassia and Kavos livelier still. Fresh fish and fruity wine in Corfu Town.

Night Owls Non-stop partying in Kavos. Dassia and Ipsos are buzzing too. Choose a holiday in Kavos and you can party the night away on a Club Freestyle excursion!

Friends of the lonian FOI is a non-profit-making organisation working to
improve the quality of tourism for visitors, islanders and the environment. FOI gives information on the endangered loggerhead turtles of Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Corfu, including details of local protection projects. It also has trails and information Leaflets featuring nearby villages and wildlife.