Holidays in Corfu GreeceCorfu is one of the major Greek islands and lies in the Ionian Sea, off the coasts of Albania, being separated by this country by straits varying from 3 to about 23 kilometers (2 to 15 miles). The main town on the island is also named Corfu or Kerkyra (in Greek), being home to the Ionian University and the main tourist spot. Nowadays Corfu is a top destination for beach holidays in Europe offering attractive travel deals in all inclusive hotels, rental properties and villas.
The name Corfu is connected to powerful water symbols: Poseidon, the god of the sea in the Greek mythology, and Asopos, an important river on the mainland. According to the myth, Poseidon fall in love with the beautiful nymph Korkyra, daughter of Asopos and of river nymph Metope. Poseidon brought her to an unnamed island and give her name to that place. They had a child that they called Phaiax, after whom the inhabitants of the island were named Phaiakes.
Holiday Attractions & All Inclusive Hotels in CorfuTown of Corfu is the only city in Greece defended by two castles (both being top holiday attractions) and for this reason has been officially declared a Kastropolis - Castle City - by the Greek Government.
People of Corfu knows since a very long time how to offer hospitality to foreign residents and tourists seeking to spend relaxing holidays on the Greek islands. There can be felt a strong influence of Italian culture and cuisine, particularly during summer, when many Italian tourists invading hotels in Chios. On the northern and eastern coasts are settled a few large all inclusive hotel resorts which offer year-round very convenient vacation packages and accommodation deals. On this sides of the island are located the majority of tourist resorts and, with some rare exceptions, the interior has few well developed vacation spots. At the southern end of the island Kavos features several excellent hotels which supply attractive deals, particularly for the young travelers. In the area can be enjoyed awesome beaches washed by the clear waters of Ionian Sea and practiced a large number of water sports such as parasailing, water-skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling and many others.
Featured All Inclusive Hotel Resorts in CorfuHotel Ambiente Palace
Hotel Ermones Golf Palace
Hotel Sunmarotel Miramare Beach
Hotel Iberostar Regency Beach
Hotel Nissaki Beach
Hotel Louis Grand Hotel
Hotel Louis Corcyra Beach
Hotel Iberostar Kerkyra Golf
Hotel Aeolos Mareblue
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