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Corfu, magical Beauty

Corfu, another enchanting destination, is one of the largest Greek islands. Set in the northwestern part of the country, it skirts Albania, within an archipelago of Ionian Islands that include Kythera, Paxos, Kefalonia and Ithaca. Here nature’s wand has cast further wonders with beauty born of diversity, in the form of the varied landscapes of the Cyclades.

These western islands are a bit more humid and greener with lush vegetation that makes them real gardens between sea and sky. Corfu, a land of fire and water and wild beauty is a little paradise. Its rocky cliffs, cut by enormous crevasses, plunge into the deep blue of the sea and open onto magnificent coves. Its forested mountains rise to the North and Mount Pantokrator, the island’s highest point, culminates at 906 meters. Nature lovers will find extraordinary hiking and beaches waiting at the end of the world.

The relief mellows out in Corfu’s center, offering a hilly landscape, before descending to the plains and the beautiful southern beaches where you can swim in transparent waters.

Italian, French and British influences have shaped Corfu, an inspiration for many artists and writers, making it a cultural melting pot that clings to an art of good living all its own.

Give in to the charming atmosphere of the old city of Kerkira, with its fortress and breathtaking views. In the south, you must see the Kanomi Peninsula ablaze in the early morning, when the sun caresses the Vlaherna monastery and the illustrious Church of Pantokrator.