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Fun And Frolic In Corfu – The Ultimate Holiday Destination

Corfu holidays can be filled with pleasure and thrill especially for vacation seekers who wish to get away from the humdrums of urban life. This outlandish island in Greece has been aptly referred to as another “Garden of Eden” and the Emerald Isle. Nonetheless, despite its being exotic, the picturesque atoll boasts of contemporary resorts, enchanting fishing hamlets and a long streak of beach fronts. Tourists are known to cavort in the sandy beaches and splendid shorelines. If it is your first time to experience Corfu holidays, you can observe the vast plains and soaring mountain peaks that present awesome views of the entire island.

Unforgettable Holiday for the Entire Family
It promises to be an extraordinary break for you and your loved ones! You can behold a large assortment of wildlife. In this special destination, there are more than 600 groups of wild flowers plus colorful birds such as the pelicans or huge water birds and multihued hoopoes, Eurasian golden orioles and near-passerine birds called bee-eaters. There are also other unique animals that include the world-famous wild tortoises of Corfu. Vacationers will surely be treated to sightseeing tours, pristine beaches and a great nightlife. The island is situated off the West coast of Greece. It is blessed with a serene Mediterranean climate with verdant plant life as demonstrated by more than 2 million olive trees.

Sumptuous and Interesting Dishes in Corfu
Greek cuisine is relatively distinct from its European neighbors. While enjoying your Corfu holidays, you can relish the unique delicacy called Mezedes, or Mezes. This hors d’oeuvre can already be an extensive meal which can always be found in a cozy Greek tavern. Throw in some highly-spiced meat balls (Keftedes); Chicken (Potopoulo); Snails (Manitaria); Rice stuffed in vine leaves (Dolmadakia); Spinach balls (Spanokeftedes) and, undomesticated veggies tossed in lemon juice and oil with red or white wine. You now have a real Torfu feast on the table.

How do you get to Corfu?
You can take a commercial flight from your country of Origin directly to Corfu International Airport in Kapodistrias. It lies at the boundary of Kerkyra town in Corfu. The trip takes approximately three hours from most European countries. During the summer season (May until October), there are frequent charter flights from majority of European countries to Corfu. There are also ferries from the mainland of Greece as well as a ferry service from Italy.

Visiting Corfu
Corfu is the second biggest Ionian island in the country of Greece. Even during the primeval times, many countries have yearned for the rich island that lies at the intersection of Europe. The historic old and new fortresses are relics of the ancient architecture in this country. When you embark on your Corfu holidays, you will definitely visit Liston. It is the busy urban hub and major trade area at the harbor. This so-called “Old Town” is a Venetian bastion that contains old world cottages, forts and historical markers. The experience at Corfu is something that you will live to cherish for the rest of your lives.