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Reserve a Corfu hotel and discover one of the most green and most beautiful islands in Greece. Well known for its capital, the old city of Corfu and its amazing beaches, Corfu will impress you with its fortresses, castles and architecture. In our search engine there are more than 190 Corfu hotels, where you can choose from cheap Corfu hotels to Luxurious departments next to the sea.

Best Beaches Corfu

In and around the city of Corfu you will find beaches with clean waters and beautiful surroundings. This summer visit Corfu and discover its unique bays, villages and resorts. In particular, Kalami bay is set nestling below the North East Corfu hills and famous for the Durrel's 'White House' and beautiful beach. Kalami is a popular destination for couples and also suits a family holiday. Kassiopi is another great choice as it is a charming little fishing village, with a traditional port. Tourism has of course had its influence, but you can still find local fishermen bringing home the morning catch down at the harbour. Roda, a Corfufishing village with a small family beach resort, is another ideal place. Sidari is ideal for families looking for a package holiday. The resort is much larger than Roda. There are several beaches and many lively activities.

Continue your exploration in Agios Stephanos, a small fishing village, located on the North East coast of Corfu. This little fishing village has now become a very popular resort with many stylish villas for rent. The resort of Arillas is quiet and mainly for families and couples. Of course, do not miss Paleokastritsa, which is famous for being Corfu's most treasured beauty spot. For a stunning sandy beach - probably the finest the island has to offer - then Glyfada should be on your list. There are several bars and tavernas around Glyfada beach as well as the usual hotels and a few apartments. Last but not least, Kaminaki is one of Corfu's best kept secrets. The bay is a beautiful well kept secret with sparkling white pebbles and a turquoise water gently lapping against the beach. It is almost a dream and probably the one that many of us have when we picture a small Greek holiday destination. If you want to combine your summer holidays with a visit to the beautiful city of Corfu, we suggest you to book a hotel in Corfu quite in advance. Hotels in Corfu are mainly located in the seafront, offering rooms with spectacular sea view.

Lifestyle Corfu

The grand plaza of the city of Corfu is definitely a unique site that you should not miss. It is called the Spianada and to its west side, you can see the famous Liston, where luxurious hotels, restaurants and bistros adorn the surroundings. Moreover, besides its beautiful medieval alleys and picturesque squares, interesting sites and well maintained buildings; unique archeological sites, like the palace of Achillion and the Doric style of St. George’s Church, surround Corfu. Hotels in Corfu are popular for their services and facilities. Especially, near the beautiful beaches of Corfu, you will find a large amount of high-class Corfu hotels. Therefore, it is not surprising that Corfu comprises one of the most popular destinations of Greece. Some of the places that nobody should miss are, the Garden of the People at the Palaia Anaktora, the nearby to the city of Corfu island, known as Pontikonisi with its monastery and the Palace of Mon Repo.

There are many choices concerning your after sunset experiences in Corfu. Particularly, all year around you can find a unique variety of bars, restaurants and nightclubs in the old city and the roads in front of the port. Especially, at the old Venetian style part of the city you will be able to enjoy a traditional Greek dinner or lunch, have your coffee in Liston or enjoy a refreshing drink. Many well-known restaurants are also located inside the little alleys of Corfu city. Of course, if you look for a luxurious dinner or drink, do not hesitate to visit the restaurants in one of the five star Corfu hotels. Moreover, you will find many bars and nightclubs in many tourist parts of the Island, such as Benitses, Sidari and Kavos.

Sightseeing

The old city of Corfu comprises the landmark of the island and it is definitely a place that you cannot miss. Its Italian (Venetian) style and architecture will amaze you. Moreover, the Old City of Corfu is perfectly preserved and is very well protected by the municipality of Corfu. It is also part of UNESCO’s cultural heritages. Order a coffee or an ice cream in the famous cricket square with the impressive buildings of Liston and visit the world famous Old Palace of Corfu with its gardens. Some other important sites that you should also visit are the new fortress and the old fortress, which are lying next to the City. If you like walking, you can explore all the little alleys of Corfu’s picturesque city and visit some of the shops with souvenirs and local handicrafts. Furthermore, you can enjoy an excursion in the countryside by renting a car and visit some traditional villages.

Getting around

You can reach Corfu by car and ferry (taken from Igoumenitsa) from Athens (approx. 5 hours driving, mostly in highway road), Patra or Thessaloniki. Furthermore, you can always choose to visit the island with one of the public coaches that leave daily Athens or to fly to its international airport. Furthermore, there is a daily connection of with a numerous of Italian cities (Ancona, Bari, Brindisi, Venice and Trieste) by ferry. In general, Corfu city has daily connections to the main archeological sights, villages and resorts. For more information you may contact either your hotel in Corfu or a tourist information office.