Three splendid attractions that highlight the various European influences of Corfu Town. A trip to Corfu would not be complete without a visit to Corfu Town. Situated halfway down the east coast of the island, Corfu Town is a vibrant mix of numerous cultural influences and a fascinating blend of architecture, modern conveniences and traditional
Corfu has justly been described as being home to “some of the finest water sports facilities in the Mediterranean”. From the humble pedalo, to the bouncy banana boat, to state-of-the-art wind surfing boards, you cannot go far on Corfu’s coastline without stumbling over a fantastic water sport facility centre. We explore five of the best
If you have ever wanted to try Scuba Diving then heading off to the Greek island of Corfu may be the perfect place to get started. The beautiful crystal-clear waters boasting rocky, rugged and interesting inlets around this magical island’s shorelines makes the island a Scuba Diver’s haven and consequently the number of Scuba clubs
The island of Corfu, with its enviable climate, stunning vistas and laid back attitude, can only be described as a golfer’s paradise. If you are a golf enthusiast, and are yearning to play some serious golf this Spring, then heading to Corfu, where events dedicated exclusively to the sport are being held in abundance, could
Read all about historic Corfu Town’s fantastic mid Feb festival – it’s a cheese eating feast! Held annually in Corfu Town, Cheese eating Sunday is one of Corfu’s more unusual events. A huge procession of floats, troops and brass bands pass through the town and a day of music, eating, drinking, dancing and laughter fills Corfu’s capital. The
Akrothalassa is the latest addition to our Corfu portfolio and boy are we proud to have it ‘on the books’. The name is literally translated as ‘on the water’s edge’ – probably something to do with its incredibly unique pool design, which literally sits around the property. It has 2 bedrooms and sleeps 4.
Dating way back to the 8th Century the ‘Old Fort’ as it’s commonly known has protected Corfu Town throughout a number of historically significant conflicts. It’s stooped in history and a fantastic place to visit if you’re looking to absorb yourself in culture on your travels. Today, the Old Fort remains one of the Islands
Corfu is rich with traditional and religious festivals throughout the year, especially around Summer time. Many are geared up towards the tourist and include open-air concerts, beach parties and a fantastic nightlife (although often aimed at a younger audience). Many of the festivals take place around the coast, around the main beach resorts, such as
We’ve been busy compiling our new Vintage Travel Villa Holiday Brochures for Spain/the Balearics and Portugal, France/Italy/Gozo and Croatia and Greece/Turkey and are proud to report that they’re printed and ready to go! These brochures are by far our best yet with some stunning photography throughout as well as a dramatic increase in choice of villa holiday in some of
We’ve recently added two delightfully luxurious Corfu villas with pools to our growing portfolio. These 3 bedroom villas are situated on Corfu’s southwest coastline, situated off a quiet country lane on the unspoilt headland at Alonaki. We were absolutely stunned at the panoramic views which extend out to both the Ionian Sea and the Agios
