 Entertainment in CorfuCorfu is one of the most popular Greek islands. It is, however, possible to find many places still untouched by mass tourism and the accompanying crowds. Corfu has something to offer everyone from the lively nightlife of Kos to excellent sandy beaches and rugged mountains. The busy capital, Corfu Town, is rich in Venetian architecture and legacies of British rule while inland you will find sleepy hamlets unchanged by the passage of time.
Where you play in Corfu depends on your tastes and, perhaps, your age and family status. Most holiday resorts on Corfu offer a broad range of nightlife with an array of discos, bars, snack bars and tavernas. If you prefer the quieter life, tiny fishing villages provide a complete contrast.
A variety of excursions is offered. A day at Aqualand, the second largest waterpark in Europe, will thrill and spill adults and children alike with slides and rides and other activities. A boat trip to Paxos and Parga is highly recommended. Parga is a beautiful little town of coloured houses with big sandy beach and clear water.
And of course, while enjoying the pleasures of Corfu, you have to eat, and this is a treat unto itself. Corfiot cuisine is neither spicy nor bland, but rich in the flavours of the Mediterranean. Specialties consist of local ingredients found on the island, especially olives, lemons, vegetables, tomatoes and fish. Many dishes hark back to the days when cooks put all the ingredients in a single pot and left it to simmer all day.
Favourite dishes are pastitsada, sofrito and moussaka, often preceded with an ouzo aperitif and accompanied by local wine. Everything that comes to your table is fresh: fish and lobster in the coastal villages, and deliciously prepared game in the mountain region.
To satisfy a sweet tooth, try kum-kwat, mantoles (walnuts covered with caramel) and white and black Corfiot mantolata (nougat). The local honey is exquisite by itself, but reaches heavenly heights in baklava: layers of fila pastry with chopped nuts and honey.
Corfu Tourist Information Guide is the way to discover this Greek gem. Corfu beaches are part of the Blue Flag Beaches in Greece and offer its visitors many comforts and many options for action! For example, parasailing in Corfu is scary for some, while windsurfing in Kos is challenging for most. A great way to tour Corfu is actually on foot by trekking Corfu Trail. To find a new perspective, take a boat ride to Paxos, or experience in the nightlife in Kos. No matter your plans, a holiday in Corfu will satisfy you. |