Corfu (also called Kerkyra ) is located in the northwestern of Greece just before the Albanian - Greek coast. The narrowest point of the strait is 2.5 km.
Due to the heavy rainfall, especially in the winter, the island is very fertile. The most common tree on the island is the olive (approximately 3 to 4 million are on the island). There are, in addition fruit trees, cypresses and oaks. In spring the island is full of irises, daffodils, anemones, gladioli and orchids.
The capital of Corfu (named Kerkyra or Corfu Town) has a very lively and authentic center and two fortresses. For nice terraces, go to the Esplanade (City Park) adjacent to the Liston, an arched gallery with several cafes . Behind the Liston are many charming narrow shopping streets to find.
In the city is also an important church, Agios Spiridonas. The Saint Spiridon is revered all over the island. His bones were brought to Corfu after the fall of Constantinople and now lie in an ornate silver sarcophagus. Several times a year, this shrine with the bones worn in a solemn procession through the city.
In Sidari is the famous Canal d' Amour. This channel between the sandstone cliffs arose because the seawater has polished the soft sandstone away. It is said that each couple swim in the channel will always stay together. Another version is that anyone who swims while the channel is in shadow, will always be in happy love. A third version is that every single man or woman that swim through the canal it will meet the man or woman of his or her dreams.
Corfu is especially known for Achillion, the summer residence of the Austrian Empress Elisabeth (Sissi). The Empress called the summer home to her favorite figure from Greek mythology "Achilleion".
On the peninsula nearby Paleokastritsa is the monastery Moni Theotokou.
The most photographed spot of Corfu is probably the 17th century convent located on the island Vlachera with a narrow causeway connected to the Kanoni peninsula, just south of the capital.
Furthermore, Corfu has many very beautiful beaches .
Due to the heavy rainfall, especially in the winter, the island is very fertile. The most common tree on the island is the olive (approximately 3 to 4 million are on the island). There are, in addition fruit trees, cypresses and oaks. In spring the island is full of irises, daffodils, anemones, gladioli and orchids.
The capital of Corfu (named Kerkyra or Corfu Town) has a very lively and authentic center and two fortresses. For nice terraces, go to the Esplanade (City Park) adjacent to the Liston, an arched gallery with several cafes . Behind the Liston are many charming narrow shopping streets to find.
In the city is also an important church, Agios Spiridonas. The Saint Spiridon is revered all over the island. His bones were brought to Corfu after the fall of Constantinople and now lie in an ornate silver sarcophagus. Several times a year, this shrine with the bones worn in a solemn procession through the city.
In Sidari is the famous Canal d' Amour. This channel between the sandstone cliffs arose because the seawater has polished the soft sandstone away. It is said that each couple swim in the channel will always stay together. Another version is that anyone who swims while the channel is in shadow, will always be in happy love. A third version is that every single man or woman that swim through the canal it will meet the man or woman of his or her dreams.
Corfu is especially known for Achillion, the summer residence of the Austrian Empress Elisabeth (Sissi). The Empress called the summer home to her favorite figure from Greek mythology "Achilleion".
On the peninsula nearby Paleokastritsa is the monastery Moni Theotokou.
The most photographed spot of Corfu is probably the 17th century convent located on the island Vlachera with a narrow causeway connected to the Kanoni peninsula, just south of the capital.
Furthermore, Corfu has many very beautiful beaches .