Small Boutique hotels in CORFU

Very close to the coast, in the northwest of Greece on the Ionian Sea, Corfu is an easily accessible island full of charms. Its wonderful beaches are joined by a rich cultural legacy resulting from its history. Corfu, which was once under Venetian, French and British rule, would eventually join Greece in the 19th century.

Two great fortresses of Venetian and Byzantine origin mark the border of the capital Corfu, a small town on the east coast. It is a delight to stroll through the streets of the old town and its squares with their Venetian atmosphere, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The churches are another magnet: that of Agios Spryridon, patron of the island, stands out because of the red dome of the bell tower. That of the Virgin Antivouniotissa, from the 15th century, is now converted into a Byzantine Museum and contains a remarkable collection of icons.

To the south, the 16th-century Panagia Vlakherne Monastery stands out on an islet attached to the land. Northbound, Kassiopi is an old fishing village that has become an attractive holiday destination, with picturesque streets and the ruins of the castle crowning it.

The north of the island is mountainous and the central area is of ​​gentle hills, while a fertile plain extends to the south. The olive fields are inseparable from Corfu, a tree that is thousands of years old overlooks its dream coves. The natural viewpoint of Paleiokastritsa offers a spectacular panoramic view of the entire coastal strip and the point where the Ionian Sea meets the Adriatic.