Region : Corfu
Corfu, the verdurous island of the Feakes, which was the last stop of the Homeric hero Odysseus before his return to Ithaka, is one of the most famous Greek islands, as well as one of the most popular holiday destinations worldwide. Corfu has an area of 591 km2 and a population of 111.975 inhabitants; it is a cosmopolitan island, where the visitor can combine relaxed and restful holidays to entertaining evenings and intense nightlife. This is why Corfu, as a vacation destination, can satisfy even the most demanding visitor. The island has been and still is a meeting point of civilizations that have left their mark on the language, the mentality, the cuisine and the Corfiot architecture. Museums, Palaces, libraries, Churches, Fortresses, Archeological sites, sites of special natural beauty, such as pretty little country churches, picturesque settlements and small ports, verdurous olive grove forests and sandy, crystal-clear beaches compose an enchanting puzzle called Corfu!
The island disposes two ports that connect it daily to Igoumenitsa by ferry-boats. There also are itineraries to Patras and Italy (Bari, Ancona, Venice).
Finally, there are flights to Athens and Thessaloniki, as well as charter flights towards all Europe destinations, especially during the summer.
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Location : Pentati
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