THE CORFU TOWN
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Corfu town can claim to be one of the finest and most beautiful holiday centres in Greece and one of the most interesting and elegant island capitals of Europe. Corfu town is built on a defensive promontory in the middle of the east coast of Corfu, just 2 miles north of the airport and opposite the Greek mainland. This exceptionally pretty, living city of around 30000 inhabitants is flanked by busy fishing and yacht harbours.
The attraction of Corfu town is in exploring its extraordinary impressive mix of architectural influences and its cosmopolitan, colourful street life. Corfu town enjoys the French ambience of the Liston with its elegant arcades and cafes modelled on Paris, and the 18th century Venetian architecture of its winding narrow |
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streets in the amazing old town found between its two fortresses.
The old fortress is a highlight of Corfu town, with excellent views of the city. The town has something reminiscent of Italian Naples and Venice with a touch of Paris!
The pleasures of Corfu town are found in strolling the narrow streets and finding unexpected shaded gardens, splendid picturesque squares and pretty churches along with the justifiably famous holiday tourist attractions like its excellent and numerous museums, galleries and archaeological sites. |
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Corfu town appeals to those who enjoy being in the heart of a beautiful fascinating and living historic centre, combined with relaxed cultural life and sightseeing. Corfu town tend to focus around the central square Spiniada or Esplanade, a huge public gathering place. Visit the Liston for sophisticated cafes and the nearby impressive St Spiridon's Church.
The town should make the most of a huge variety of bars, restaurants and discos popular with locals and visitors alike. You will find traditional tavernas, classy cafes and discos old and new, as well as endless shopping, some of it quite sophisticated.
Corfu town is obviously not for those who want to hang out on |
the beach all day, though the town does have its own clean beaches, from pretty shingle coves to long sandy stretches, and Corfu town is of course a superb transport centre for visiting some of the finest beaches and sights in Corfu. Being in the capital, Corfu town can make the most of its position as transport hub for the entire island of Corfu. |
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