What to do and see in Corfu: places of interest
Corfù island is part of the Ionian Islands Archipelago and is very close to Italy, so much so that in recent years it has become a more than popular destination, especially for the very young who choose this island for their legendary high school trip. Not only the young world is attracted by Corfù for its beautiful beaches, lively nightlife, historical heritage and so on, it is also perfect for families with children or for those who want to merge with a whole culture to itself.
Corfu' also called Kerkyra by the Greeks, is a small world of its own inside Greece. Different cultures have passed through here except the Ottoman one, giving it a cosmopolitan identity. In Kerkyra there is a perfect Italian mix thanks also to its proximity and the long stay of the Venetians, it has a bit of a French sophisticated air thanks to Napoleon who made it grow to end up with England with which above all the relations trade still remained a strong point of the island.
An area rich in a sometimes wild and unspoiled nature made up of dream beaches and for all tastes with sand or pebbles but all with a fabulous sea, hidden coves, cliffs overlooking the sea, mountains with fairy woods, modern villages and super equipped and villages where time seems to have stopped in a few words every visitor with any kind of expectation will be more than satisfied.
There are many things to do and see in Corfù, in addition to its artistic, natural and historical beauties, it also allows with a simple trip out of town to get to know different places such as the Diapondie Islands or the Paxos and Antipaxos islands.
In a nutshell, if your goal is not only to be late in the morning in the legendary festivals that are organized above all in the summer, but you want to go deeper into the knowledge of Corfu', bookmark some stops not to be missed and organize your holiday in the best possible way on this marvelous and multifaceted island.
As for every corner of Greece, a small trace to be taken as a starting point:
Kerkyra o Corfu' Town the capital