The Island of Corfu
Thursday, October 30th, 2008The island of Corfu in Greece is one of the most beautiful of the Greek Islands. It is one of the Ionian Islands and is very green due to the abundance of olive trees. It has an abundance of clean beaches, ancient architecture, and idyllic villages. The island has become a popular tourist destination and some of the resorts feature a lively party scene and nightlife.
The main city on the island is elegant town – Corfu Town. It is a flourishing port and home to the islands main airport. The town has over 30,000 inhabitants. The towns buildings and architecture is renowned and has been influenced by many different civilizations including Sicilian, Venetian, French and English. The old quarter features winding alleys and small streets.
Corfu is also an island of contrasts – peaceful relaxation and intense nightlife; bustling resorts and quiet Corfu villas; rugged beauty and safe beaches. It really is an island that has something for everyone.
Corfu’s coastline offers some amazing scenery including views across the Mediterranean to Albania and Greece. Corfu experiences hot dry summers but by November there are many storms. Because the island can be very busy in the summer it is popular d8uring the months of October and May when the island is less crowded.
