Welcome to CORFU island in GREECE - Corfu Hotels Association
CORFU is always at the centre of interest. Its geographical position has given it the ability to watch over the shipping routes, and to attract the attention of various civilizations. Ancient Corinthians, Athenians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantium, the Venetians, French, Russians and English have enriched the island with elements of their own culture and have passed on to it the unique quality of co-existence of different peoples.
Corfu is no longer an exotic destination. It is a delightful corner of Europe, with up-to-date communications with other countries and fully-developed services and amenities. Virtually non-existent crime, the friendliness of the inhabitants and the mild climate make it an ideal family destination
It is now one of the most popular destinations in Greece. According to statistics taken over the last ten years more than one million tourists visit Corfu annually. Thus many new means of access have opened up, making travel to the island easy, from wherever you set out.
That which will remain in your memory and in your heart for ever is that you are on an island where people live a cosmopolitan life but think traditionally. An island where the modern way of life is lived harmoniously amidst the Venetian buildings of another time.
The town of CORFU (also named as Kerkyra) is a mirror for the entire
island. The buildings, the alleys and the squares of the historic centre, Greek Orthodox and Catholic churches side-by-side, the rare trees of Paleopolis and the Palace, the Museum of Asian Art, unique in all over GREECE, the Liston, the traditional tavernas and the restaurants with Greek and Italian cuisine, bear witness to the fact that here history is not a museum exhibit but the inspiration for a way of life that transcends time. Magical beaches, a crystal-clear sea, swimming, boating, games and relaxation beneath the Greek sun. Sea caves, dreamlike depths for diving. Eating at a seaside taverna, walking through lush vegetation, romantic moments by moonlight. Only by coming here will you understand the harmony of nature.
Corfu is a work of art fashioned by the hands of its people. The Corfiots
are the people you would like to have as friends. They fish, cultivate the soil, make their own wine, cook to recipes based on the healthy Mediterranean diet. This is a world where people leave their doors open and children play in safety on the street, where people know how to interrelate, speak foreign languages with ease, greet strangers with a smile. These people paint, play music, sing about love and friendship. In the island’s villages you will discover the rare treasure that the local people keep in their homes.
It is their culture, as you experience it every day in their way of life.
