Corfu is one of the most popular Greek islands attracting thousands of tourists every year. Corfu has plenty to offer to its visitors: lush vegetation, beautiful large beaches, impressive landscapes, traditional villages and a chance to take up a number of activities. One of the island’s main traits is its strong tourist flow since Corfu is an ideal holiday destination for all types of holiday making.
Corfu town is one of the most beautiful and impressive Greek cities. Its architecture has been influenced by the different civilizations that occupied the island for centuries. Visitors will find elegant buildings, Byzantine churches, flowery squares and pebbled narrow alleys. Among the most renowned Corfu sights are the central square of Liston, the Old and the New Fortress, Saint Spyridon Church, the former royal summer palace of Mon Repos and many more. There are also other tourist spots that offer a chance for day trips all over Corfu.
Paleokastritsa, for instance, is one of the most picturesque villages of the island which has been turned into an exquisite resort. Surrounded by hills and cliffs, its reputation lies on its marvelous beaches with their amazing colours. Another recommended day trip is the palace of Achilleion, near the village of Gastouri. Built in the 19th century by the Empress Elisabeth of Austria, Achilleion is a palace where visitors can enjoy its beautiful-full of archaic statues-garden, while inside the palace amazing frescoes and paintings are there for visitors to admire.
The Mediterranean climate and the high standards of living have established Corfu as an ideal place of residence any time of the year. Corfu’s natural beauties, the sea and its rich history have a wide appeal to all of its friends and visitors.