The lush and verdant island of Corfu, situated midway between Greece and Italy, possesses a long and colorful history. Initially colonized by settlers from the city-state of Corinth, Corfu has been ruled by the Romans, the Venetians, the French, and the English. Corfu today boasts fortresses bearing the insignia of the Venetian Republic, a lavish esplanade planted by the French during the Napoleonic Wars, and even an English cricket pitch. The island also offers some of the finest coastal scenery in the entire Mediterranean.
- Discover the deep blue Ionian Sea from the wonderful jagged coastline of Palaiokastritsa.
- See the Old Town section of Corfu, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring Venetian forts and neo-classical housing.
- Enjoy the Esplanade park and elegant Liston, which were once only open to aristocrats, but today welcome all.
