Corfu

width="100%" border=0> island of Corfu (Kerkyra in Greek) - the most northerly of the Ionian Islands and, perhaps, the most popular. Holiday-makers are attracted here by lush vegetation, beautifully preserved Venetian architecture, picturesque villages, an active nightlife and general cosmopolitan life. At the same time in the inaccessible mountainous parts of Corfu remained true Greek settlements, attracts visitors with a calm quiet atmosphere, clean air and truly pastoral atmosphere. old part of Corfu town charm with picturesque streets and preserved architectural monuments of different cultures of Europe: building with arcades in the French Empire style, the old Venetian fort and built by the British in the beginning of the XIX-century royal palace. Corfu - birthplace of the son of Poseidon Feakasa and the last resting place of Odysseus in his return to Ithaca. Having a good geographical location, the island over the centuries has attracted the conquerors, it took over the Romans, Venetians, French, Russian, Turkish and English, which has affected the culture, architecture and life of the islanders. But the most significant mark on the culture and way of life has left the Italian influence, because of close proximity with that country. There were such outstanding men as Goethe, Gerald and Lawrence Durrell, Napoleon, long live the Empress Elizabeth of Austria. climate of the island of Corfu Mediterranean: a hot, dry summers and mild winters. Even in the summer heat sea breeze brings cool average annual air temperature (° C): January February March April May June July August September October November December +11 ° +11 ° +14 ° +18 ° +23 ° +24 ° +28 ° +29 ° +25 ° +22 ° +18 ° +13 ° When to go maximum number of tourists to the period from May to September. Geography island of Corfu is located in north-western Ionian Sea. The island - 60 km, width - 4 to 30 km coastline of 217 km. The most famous of 7 of their Ionian brethren, the most western (geography and manners). How to get Corfu has an international airport. The flight from Athens takes about 1 hour. The flights are operated daily. Sports Corfu - a mountainous island, offering fans of outdoor activity a lot of beautiful mountain trails. Especially popular with mountain climbers enjoy Pantokrator mountain, the summit is crowned with an ancient monastery, overlooking the islands of Paxos and Antipaxos. Corfu is one of Europe's finest golf facilities, training of this noble game: the field with 18 holes, luxury restaurant and club. In the summer months are regularly held various competitions, open to all comers. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Blog Archive ▼  2009 (389) ►  October (73) ▼  September (223) Riviera Maya Playa del Carmen Isla Mujeres Mexico Los Cabos La Paz Cozumel Cancun Acapulco Tours Fez Safi Rabat Marrakech Casablanca Agadir Terms paperwork Tours Westin Dragonara Resort 5 * Sprinfield 3 * Sol Suncrest 4 * Slima Chalet 3 * Seaview 3 * San Gorg Corinthia 5 * Radisson SAS 5 * Qawra Palace + 3 * Preluna 4 * Pandora 2 * New Dolmen 4 * Milano Due 3 * Marina Corinthia 5 * No title Jerma Palace Corinthia 4 * Hilton Malta (Executive) 5 * Hilton Malta (Deluxe) 5 * Golden Tulip Vivaldi 4 * Diplomat 4 * Crown Plaza 5 * Corinthia San Gorg 5 * Corinthia Marina 5 * Barcelo Riviera 4 * Guide for tourists wishing to visit the Mald... General information about the Maldives VILAMENDHOO ISLAND RESORT 4 * HOLIDAY ISLAND 4 * PARADISE ISLAND 4 * + & THE HAVEN MALDIVES 5 * BANDOS ISLAND RESORT 4 * + SUN ISLAND 5 * SHERATON MALDIVES FULL MOON RESORT & SPA 5 * ROYAL ISLAND 5 * KURUMBA MALDIVES 5 * HILTON / IRU FUSHI BEACH & SPA RESORT 5 * Business Card </ em> Diva, ... W Retreat & SPA Maldives THE BEACH HOUSE at MANAFARU 5 * DELUXE TAJ EXOTICA MALDIVES 5 * DELUXE SONEVA FUSHI BY SIX SENSES 5 * DELUXE SHANGRI-LA'S VILLINGILI RESORT & SPA MALDIVES 5 * ... KANUHURA 5 * DELUXE ISLAND HIDEAWAY AT DHONAKULHI MALDIVES 5 * D... HUVAFEN FUSHI MALDIVES 5 * DELUXE FOUR SEASONS RESORT AT LANDAA GIRAAVARU 5 * ... FOUR SEASONS RESORT AT KUDA HURAA 5 * DELUXE CONRAD MALDIVES RANGALI ISLAND 5 * DELUXE COCO PALM DHUNI KOLHU 5 * DELUXE COCO PALM BODU HITHI 5 * DELUXE Angsana Maldives Ihuru 5 * + ANGSANA RESORT & SPA MALDIVES VELAVARU 5 * Tours Sheraton Langkawi 5 * Sheraton Imperial 5 * Shangri-Las Rasa Sayang 5 * Shangri-La 5 * Ritz-Carlton2 5 * Pelangi Beach Resort 5 * Park Royal 4 * Mutiara Burau Bau 3 * Mutiara Beach 3 * Dorset Regency 4 * Casuarina Beach 3 * Andaman Datai Bay Resort 5 * Hilton 5 * Trou aux biches 5 * The Residence 5 * The Oberoi 5 * Royal Palm 5 * Radisson Plaza 4 * Merville Beach 4 * Le Paradis + 4 * Prince Maurice 5 * Le Touessrok Sun deluxe 5 * Berjaya Le Morne 4 * Beau Rivage + 4 * Weddings and Honeymoons Health Diving in Cuba No title Kayo - Santa Maria Cienfuegos Holguin ►  August (93)