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The island of Corfu in
the northwestern corner of Greece is the greenest and in
the eyes of many, the most beautiful island in the
country, if not the world. Being the greenest than any
other Greek island there is a variety and abundance of
plant life that makes the rest of the Ionian Islands
look like moonscapes.
| But the Eastern side
facing Albania, is much more dramatic, steep and
rocky with deep coves and beaches. Corfu has many
small islands around it like satellites around a
planet. Corfu is one of the bigger islands - 33
miles long and 15 miles across at the widest point
- and provided you stay away from the tourist
hotspots, it's easy to find parts of the island
which are virtually untouched by the tackier side
of tourism.
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The island is a few
hours by ferry from Brindisi Italy and for many
tourists is the only part of Greece they see. Some
of the most amazing beaches in the world are in
Corfu. On the western side of the island, the land
slopes gently to the sea and there are long
beaches and bays. But the Eastern side facing
Albania, is much more dramatic, steep and rocky
with deep coves and beaches. Corfu has many small
islands around it like satellites around a planet.
Corfu is one of the bigger islands - 33 miles long
and 15 miles across at the widest point - and
provided you stay away from the tourist hotspots,
it's easy to find parts of the island which are
virtually untouched by the tackier side of
tourism. There are many boats to and from Italy,
Patras, Igoumounitsa and the other islands in the
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| There is also an
international airport. There are scheduled flights
to Corfu from Athens several times a day. The trip
takes an hour and costs around 80.oo Euros. There
are also flights from Thessaloniki every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. There are charter flights
from many European cities that go direct to Corfu
during the summer. It is also one of the most
popular islands in Greece and if you want to
experience its natural beauty without the people
you need to come between October and May. But if
you like people then you will find them in some of
the most beautiful resorts and hotels in
Greece. |
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| Corfu's six-month olive
season is the longest of any island in Greece and
lush vineyards cover the island. They also grow
many other fruits and vegetables because of its
climate and extremely fertile soil. Those of you
who have read Homer will remember that this was
Odyseus's last stop before getting back to Ithaka
a couple hundred miles south, and he could not
wait to get home. But for many people Corfu is
Paradise. |
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