Nowadays, all visitors and tourists search not only places with exotic beaches, adequate weather, and sun all year round, but also they look for quality services and infrastructure. An island is a good example, to spend their vacations and have a great time with family or in the company of any other loved ones. Therefore, Corfu has increased its tourism in the last years because it offers visitors all these bounties.
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Corfu, a wonderful island
Corfu is a wonderful island, located in Greece. Its 600 square kilometers of beaches, monumentality and attractions like clubs, discos, restaurants, and bars are a guarantee of relaxation and fun. The island is interesting in all forms, from its history to its gastronomy. Of course, when Poseidon, sea god, fell in love with Córcia, a daughter of a nymph and a mortal, the god of the seas gave her an island as a gift of his love. Poseidon abducted the girl and carried her to this place. Therefore, the island received the Corsica Greek name, Kórkyra, and with the passage of time, turned into Corfu.
Sports in Corfu
The island is wonderful to practice different aquatic and adventure sports like diving. The island is the most important place in Europe to practice sailing, mountain biking and hiking. Besides, playing golf is an exclusive activity here because you will not find golf camps anywhere in Greece, but in Corfu.
Corfu travel guide
Many Corfu travel guides tell us about routes and attractions in the island, but not the most interesting things to do in it, therefore, here are some things to do in the most beautiful island in Greece. First, visit the monuments. Corfu has many artistic and historical buildings, sculptures and places.
These were made under the influence of different art styles such as classic, Italian, Venetian and British architecture styles. Therefore, Corfu was designated to be a World Heritage Site. Besides, the Corfu villages, Kampielo old neighborhood, Garitsa Bay, the port and the Artemisa temples rest, are some examples of the charms of Corfu.
The Corfu food
The Corfu food is extraordinary. Its typical dishes are influenced by other important types of cuisine in Europe. For example, in the Corfu dish preparation, we can see similar steps and techniques to Italian, Greek and French recipes
La Explanada
La Explanada (Spianada), the main square, is the biggest square in Europe. Here, you can find a little traditional market where different handicrafts, typical food, jewelries, paintings and many other things are sold. The Square is the meeting point of many visitors and tourists who stay in Corfu. Therefore, the most cosmopolitan place in Greece is the Spianada.
The nightlife in Corfu
Finally, the nightlife in Corfu is interesting with different options to enjoy. Since the XIX century, the island has received many tourists because of its bars, restaurants, casinos, hotels and beaches. These are the best things to do in the wonderful island of Corfu.
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