You don’t have to travel too far in Europe before you stumble upon an interesting town amassed with alleyways lined with stunning architecture and ancient relics. Corfu town, with its maze of narrow streets, dominated by an old fortress, ancient chapels, stunning gardens and a Venetian vibe that has maintained for two centuries, certainly has
Paleokastritsa is considered by many to be the most beautiful village on the island of Corfu. Whether or not it takes the number one beauty spot is perhaps immaterial but one thing is absolutely certain, Paleokastritsa is an extremely handsome place indeed! The beaches are of the picture-postcard variety and the inland scenery is an
Rising to a striking 906 metres, just a tad short of 3,000 feet, Mount Pantokrator is the highest point on the island of Corfu. On top of this mighty mountain lies the Monastery of Ipsilos besides a small café. On a clear day the views from Mount Pantokrator are absolutely stunning. Of course the route
Beer tasting at breweries, pot smashing and lamb barbecues on the beech – It’s Easter on Corfu! Okay so we’ve not even got Christmas out of the way yet so it’s way too early to start thinking about Easter. That said, with time going as fast as it does these days and with Easter next year
Nissaki and Klima – The very best of Corfu’s many ‘hidden gems’. Vintage Travel excels in finding coves, villages, gorges, sites, beaches and walks that are off the beaten path, quirky, unspoilt and, without sounding corny, true ‘hidden gems’. The ‘off the tourist trail’ policy can certainly be applied to the village of Nissaki on the
Surrounded by the calm blue waters of the Ionian Sea, Corfu is home to many sheltered bays, organised marinas and secluded coves, meaning exploring this exceptionally picturesque island’s coastline is difficult to surpass on any well-travelled individual’s list of ‘done that’s’. Although despite the sheer beauty of Corfu’s periphery there is a prolific amount of
Villa Helios – A true luxury villa in Corfu snuggled between Kassiopi and Aghios Stefanos! Situated on the north east of the island, Kassiopi is regularly referred to as being one of the ‘prettiest little harbours in Corfu’. Once a thriving harbour in Roman times, Kassiopi then became a quiet and subdued little fishing village,
Corfu and Kefalonia are two of the most popular of the Ionian Islands, both famed for stunning natural beauty, fantastic climate and friendly and welcoming hospitality. Kefalonia is the largest of the seven Ionian Islands with an area of almost 800 square-kilometres. Being a mountainous island, much of Kefalonia’s landscape is dominated by peaks rising
Smashing pots in Corfu – Experience Easter with a difference! Here at Vintage Travel we like to inform our readers of all kinds of bizarre and wacky events taking place around Europe, although we have to admit this one takes some beating. If you are looking to experience Easter 2012 with a difference, then look no
Cheese Eating Sunday in Corfu Town! Just another reason to visit Corfu in 2012! Cheese lovers of the world unite in Corfu in mid-February 2012! The Greeks don’t need much excuse to throw a party, particularly on the island of Corfu. When Corfu Town therefore throws a festival named Cheese Eating Sunday, nobody bats an
