Kirsten Watson; Sep 2007
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I have just returned from a relaxing week in St Georges, which as a resort I would recommend to all. It offers excellent beaches and fabulous tavernas offering traditional Greek Food. The Panorama and Miris Restaurants are not to be...
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Paleokastritsa, Corfu © Corfu Xenos
The island of Corfu, best known of the seven Ionian islands that
lie off the north-west coast of Greece, differs markedly from the
other popular Greek islands because not only is it green and lush,
but also very developed with tourist resorts and hotels. Summer
time is hectic on Corfu, with charter flights arriving daily from
European cities, ferries disgorging travellers from Italy, and
cruise ships docking.
There is plenty to draw visitors to this magical island. Modern
Corfu Town is upbeat and cosmopolitan, offering an exciting
conglomeration of Greek, Italian, French and British influences.
The old town was laid out by the Venetians in the 14th century and
features narrow alleys lined with multi-storeyed pastel-coloured
buildings with red tiled roofs, creating a scene reminiscent of
Italy. The hub of activity in the town centre is the Liston, an
arcaded row of cafes and restaurants, copied from the Rue de Rivoli
in Paris.
Those wishing to escape from the melee in the town can head for
the interior to enjoy some spectacular scenery and greenery. Corfu
has, for instance, 43 different kinds of orchids growing wild in
the countryside, and there are countless olive groves. Finally
there are, of course, the beautiful beaches washed by the sparkling
Ionian Sea, and it is still possible to search out a secluded cove
or two even in the busy season when the over-developed resorts on
the east coast are awash with package tourists.