|
CORFU,
The
Undying Ionian Legend ... a great deal of contrast and color,
together with abandon of an outdoor lifestyle, Corfu can only be
described as a world in a class of its own. The friendliness of
the the people, the carefree atmosphere, the meaningless time,
the greenery, the warm welcome simplicity and informality, the
peace of an unhurried world and the long, glorious summer are
the ingredients which electrify the unique and magical
atmosphere of the warm, lengthened from April to October.
The ever blanketed silvery green mantle of olives, punctuated
with elegant cypresses, contrasts with a huge variety of
different colored wild flowers above and around their roots,
extending their coverage across the ground, nature turning the
entire island to the greenest and most colorful in the
Mediterranean, as well as the most perfumed, especially in the
spring and autumn. It cannot be denied that during these months
, Corfu enjoys an extended romance with nature, swinging into a
lasting fiesta, where the sounds, the pleasure, the joy and
contentment, are reflected in every happy, smile face. There is
a plenty to do and see and be entertained by. Sightseeing around
the island will introduce some of the most spectacular and
breathtaking settings, although wherever you turn, you will see
evidence of previous occupations.
The cosmopolitan town, with its own, individual character, bears
trademarks of the past, including the British cricket ground,
French arches, Byzantine fortresses and Venetian architecture.
There are various museums to be visited, as well as couple of
old palaces, one of which houses and museum of Asian art, while
the other operates the Corfu Casino. Naturally, a good selection
sea sports are readily available. Life in the virtually
deserted, whitewashed villages, still bathing in the sun,
continues uninterrupted, as it did in past generations of the
ever friendly inhabitants. Mouthwatering local and international
cuisine will reward even the most demanding pelates, with
tempting, lingering, culinary flavors, an added bonus to the
fiesta - not to omit among all international drinks, the local
wine, Retsina, Ouzo, Metaxa, all readily available to you all
over the island. The Corfu we are introducing to you is
undoubtedly another story ... a never ending story ...
|