Feast of Transfiguration of Our Savior at Strinylas
Exploring Corfu Sailing Holidays area
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- Date: 6 of August
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Pebbled beach with deep waters that offers privacy and seclusion for guests and is accessible only by a steep winding road. The area offers several restaurants.
Located near the town of Corfu and is so popular. It has sand and brick and is very well organized, and has piers, water sports and boat hire.
One of the most popular beaches on the island due to its length and the golden sand. Despite the winds blowing at times near the beach it is sheltered.
Crowded beach because of the long and beautiful beaches. There is access as the beach is beneath the mountain Pantokrator.
Pebbled beach which has wooden platforms and boat hire facilities for those wishing to explore the island by boat. The beach is fully organized and you will find restaurants, etc.
The Agios Spyridon is a sandy beach in a beautiful location, making it one of the most impressive of the island. Apart from the clear waters of nearby Lake is salty and fresh waters.
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Beautiful, sandy beach. This is one of the quietest beaches of Corfu; the waters deepen gradually and is ideal for windsurfing.
One of the most cosmopolitan beaches of Corfu which is located below Mount Pantokrator. It has pebbles and sand and is fully organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, cafes, bars and taverns.
It is a quiet sandy beach, ideal for rest and relaxation. A variety of restaurants and snack bars nearby.
This is a long beach with sand and pebbles, which has sun beds, umbrellas and water sports facilities. The beach is very busy and the surrounding area offers a variety of restaurants, fast food restaurants and cafes.
It is a sandy beach , one of the largest on the island. The water is shallow, ideal for children, while in the area you will find water sports facilities and a variety of restaurants.
A beautiful resort beach, beneath the Pantokrator, with crystal clear water, brick and shingle. The beach is organized with boat hire facilities and a variety of restaurants and snack bars.
Long sandy beach making it one of the most popular on the island. Glyfada frequented by youth as the beach has a bar and cafe.
The cosmopolitan area of Paleokastritsa has many small beaches with pebbles and sand and picturesque rocky coves. It is also known for its deep and very cold waters.
Small and sheltered bay with sand and brick. The beach is organized with water sports, sun beds, umbrellas etc.
Very popular beach with shallow waters, is covered with sand and brick and is located near the town of Corfu. It has docks, water sports and a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, bars and restaurants.
Relatively quiet, sandy beach. The beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas are also within walking distance of taverns and cafes.
Quiet beach with sand and deep waters, surrounded by beautiful rock formations. This beautiful beach offers water sports facilities and several restaurants.
Considered one of the most beautiful beaches of Kekryra island. This is a small, sandy beach with shallow waters, which has sun loungers and umbrellas ideal for families and children.
Busy long sandy beach organized with umbrellas and sunbeds. It has a large variety of restaurants and other shops.
Quiet beach with sand and pebble, ideal for relaxation. It has shallow waters which make it ideal for families with children.
This is a busy seaside resort with beaches, small inlets with shallow and safe waters, covered with sand and brick and surrounded by impressive cliffs. An ideal beach for families and children.
Left from the main beach in Sidari is the famous Kanali tou Erota (Love Channel), an opening in the rock in the sea, a tunnel. Tradition says that whoever swam in this passage, on the other side will meet the love of his life.
Quiet and secluded beach with pebbles and water that deepens gradually. It has a pier, water sports and a few taverns and have access from downhill.
Great beach with sand and brick. This is a popular beach with water sports facilities, restaurants, snack bars, etc.
In the local dialect of Corfu 'Astrakeri' , is called the site, which has been covered by Astraka. This is an ideal beach for families because of its shallow waters and vast beach, not in length but in width, will delight children, especially on days when it blows, a common occurrence on the northern shores.
Gouvia Marina is situated about 6 km from the town of Corfu and 7 km from the International Airport (IATA: CFU), on the south coasts of the bay Gouvia, in front of Kontókali settlement. It is considered the natural link between the Adriatic and the Mediterranean Sea as well as a port of call, to repose and enjoy the climate and the beauties of the island.
In the S part of the bay Ypsos there is small harbor Ýpsou, open N. It is protected by a curved mole that extends NE for 200 m and by a breakwater of rock ballasting that extends E for 35 m.
Harbor Kérkyras is formed in front of Kérkyra town and comprises the old harbor, which is mainly used for mooring by fishing vessels and pleasure boats, and the new harbor, which is the commercial and tourist port of the island.
The old harbor is formed W of jetty Mourágia and comprises a basin with quayed coasts for 185 m and depths of about 2 m near them.
The small harbor is open NNE, with an entrance opening of about 40 m. It is visible only when vessels are inside the cove Kassopéto.
It is an amazing place hidden in the Ionian sea. Corfu`s golf course is one of the 19 greatest championship courses in Europe.
The Achilio Palace is located in one of the highest spots of Gastouri village. It was built at the end of the 19th century when Empress of Austria Sissy was so excited by the island that she decided to built it.
After the village of Lakones, there is Angelokastro or Angles Castle or Castle Michel Angelo, which is a Byzantine fortress. The castle`s main purpose was to protect the inhabitants from the pirates and the Venetians.
Taverna Thomas offers many traditional dishes including the famous Pastitsada a Greek dish associated with the island of Corfu. One traditional pastitsada recipe features lean leg or shoulder of veal and macaroni, as well olive oil, minced onions, sliced garlic cloves, salt and ground black pepper, white wine, vinegar, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon, fresh or canned tomatoes, butter, and grated kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese.
Aktaion is located opposite the Old Fortress of Corfu. It provides amazing view to the Ionian sea, the bay of Garitsa and the old fortress.
Etrusco restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Corfu and among the top 100 in the world. Ettore Bottrini, the chef and owner of the restaurant has been the recipient of many prestigious awards in Greece.
The beautifully preserved Old Town of Corfu, is a UNESCO world heritage site, where Renaissance, Baroque and Classical cultures come together and fuse with local artistic traditions. Palaces, fortresses, buildings of the Venetian rule uniquely blend with the Greek architecture, small secluded squares and the so-called ‘Kantoúnia’ the vaulted passages that make you feel as if you’ve travelled to Italy.
The Church of Saint Spyridon, patron saint of the Island, is situated in the heart of Corfu town just behind the Liston. The exterior of the church is typical of the Venetian architecture and its bell tower is the highest point in town.
