Corfu town , Corfu town hotels, Corfu town map, Corfu town accommodation
One of the most attractive cities in the whole of Greece, with its mixture of architecture and cultures. Modern Corfu Town is upbeat and cosmopolitan, offering an exciting conglomeration of Greek, Italian, French and British influences. The old town was laid out by the Venetians in the 14th century and features narrow alleys lined with multi-storeyed pastel-coloured buildings with red tiled roofs, creating a scene reminiscent of Italy. The hub of activity in the town centre is the Liston, an arcaded row of cafes and restaurants, copied from the Rue de Rivoli in Paris.
Those wishing to escape from the melee in the town can head for the interior to enjoy some spectacular scenery and greenery. Corfu has, for instance, 43 different kinds of orchids growing wild in the countryside, and there are countless olive groves. Finally there are, of course, the beautiful beaches washed by the sparkling Ionian Sea, and it is still possible to search out a secluded cove or two even in the busy season when the over-developed resorts on the east coast are awash with package tourists.
Map of Corfu town.
Nearby Garitsa bay is worth a walk along where you will find the Corfiots having a Café or Ouzo with Meze in one of the many Cafes and traditional tavernas. Jewellery shops abound and bargains to be had! Tried to compare it to other main towns in Greece, none compare. The city is located in the middle of the island's east coast.
 It is built on a small promontory which divides the town into two parts. Despite the damage it suffered from bombing raids during the Second World War, it still retains a strong Venetian style. The large and beautiful Spianada square is the main focal point of the new city. On the east side of Spianada square on a small promontory, rises the Old Fort which is separated from the town by a defensive moat known as the Kontrafosa. The fort was built by the Venetians in order to reinforce the defence of the city. Within the Fort is the church of St. George, one of the most beautiful churches in Corfu Island.
If you take a drive out of Town to Kanoni you will see Mouse Island (Pontikonissi) with it famous little chapel that is so well known from all the Corfu postcards. If you love aircraft, this has to be one of the best places anywhere to see them close up, landing and take off from Corfu Airport.
Corfu town , Corfu town hotels, Corfu town map, Corfu town accommodation
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Corfu town 
