Corfu We Love
When thinking of Corfu, images of stone-built villages cascading hillslopes, crystal blue waters shimmering in the hot sun and golden-soft sandy beaches pop in your mind! A visit to this island is a lifelong dream for many folks, as it offers breathtaking landscapes, stunning coastlines, ancient historic ruins, vibrant spirit and a flair or essence that is hard to pinpoint-it is simply Corfu. Let’s take a look at some must-see attractions!
All you helpless romantics out there, you are in for a brilliant surprise! Meet the most romantic spot on the island, Canal d’ Amour– Channel of Love! The canal has been linked to many myths and fairytales. The most preferred legend surrounding this mystical place accounts that whoever attempts and succeeds to swim from one side of the channel to the other is bound to meet the love of their life! So before jumping into the refreshing waters of the canal, make sure you are ready to take the big step and tie the knot!
The Old Castle of Corfu is the most famed fort standing on the island. The grand 600-metre-tall castle stands on a rocky peninsula and has two peaks, dating back to the Byzantine era. The Byzantines were the first to construct the eastern peak of the Acropolis and baptised it the Sea-Tower. This was the time the ancient city of Koryfo was founded. Some believe that the island was named after the word Koryfi-meaning the peak. During 1402-1797 the Venetians constructed the main fortification which was surrounded by a moat. Under the castle there existed tunnels creating an underground passageway from the town to the castle.
The amazing Folkloric Museum of Central Corfu consists of a two-storey traditional Corfiot house that exhibits artefacts used by locals dating back to the Venetians. The museum was founded in 1982 and is located in the Sinadres Village. The museum is unique as it is a reconstruction of a traditional middle-class, village home of the 19th century. It is often characterised as a real window to the past, reflecting how locals used to live on the island. The museum exhibits furniture, farming tools, traditional outfits and lots more.
Corfu Island is one of Greece’s gems and a real utopia to anyone that has visited it. Corfu island is quite unique and distinct in comparison to other islands, as it has transformed into a top holiday destination while simultaneously has gone to great lengths to preserve its past. Corfu is a dream come true. When staying in Corfu book your holiday with Louis Hotels! Take a look at Louis Corcyra Beach, TUI FAMILY LIFE Kerkyra Golf, LTI Grand Hotel and PrimaSol Louis Ionian Sun!