CORFU FLIGHTS - CORFU HOLIDAYS 2012 - 12 THINGS YOU CAN'T MISS

You won't be able to see all that Corfu Island has to offer in a single journey but we can make some suggestions with the best places to see and try:

1) Explore the street labirinth of the old Corfu City, a delicious blend of Venetian, French and British architecture, beautiful churches and interesting museums.

2) Achilleion Palace, built for Empress Elizabeth of Austrias and the imposing statue of Achiles which is 12 meters high. This famous statue is situated in the palace garden.

3) We invite you to spend a relaxing afternoon in the gardens of the shady Mon Repos villa, the place where prince Philip of Great Britain was born. You are welcome to go for a stroll through the archaeological remains.

4). Relax in one of the Liston street cafes, center of bohemian life.

5) Admire the most pitoresque place in Corfu, Paleokastritsa, beautiful bays surrounded by densly forested hills and steep cliffs that go into the sea.

6) Go for a tour of the island bays with a ship and discover the surrounding caves, the isolated beaches and breathtaking views.

7) Get a motor boat and and rent yourself an isolated beach.

8) Try scuba-diving close to the island shores and discover the rich marine life or try windsurfing.

9) Let yourself be amased by the excellent view of mount Pantokrator, the highest place on the island (906 meters). On sunny days you can see the shores of Italy from its peak.

10) Swim in the crystal clear seas of the famous Blue Lagoon.

11) Try the corfiot specialities: Sofrito and Pastitsioand honey with yogurt which is a great desert.

12) Buy liqior, candy or deserts made from koum quat, a fruit cultivated only in Corfu.

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