Historical Holidays on Corfu

The chances are that you will want to spend at least part of your holiday relaxing, soaking up a little sun and recharging the batteries, but what then? Maybe you are you one of the increasing numbers of people taking time abroad to discover and explore the mysteries of the ancient (and not so ancient) world? If so, why not travel to and explore the Greek island of Corfu next time? Holidays in Corfu offer a microcosm of Ionian history. Corfu holidays open up a treasure-trove of ancient relics and monuments and are a living witness to thousands of year's worth of endeavor. You don't need to dilute that historical experience by staying in an ultra modern hotel either Villas in Corfu offer all the space, splendor as well as the flexibility that you need to make the most of your visit.

Corfu, possibly the best known of the Greek Ionian islands, lies in the Adriatic sea 100km (63 miles) east of Italy and south west of Albania. The second largest and greenest of the Ionians, its area of around 500 square miles includes all kinds of landscapes. An A1 Mediterranean holiday destination and star of Gerald Durrell's 'My Family and Other Animals', Corfu is one of the best known Greek islands. In fact the island has been a favourite Mediterranean destination as far back as Victorian times and Corfu is still sharing its sunshine, its warm hospitality and breathtaking scenery with many thousands of British holidaymakers year after year. Some10,000 British ex-patriots have even gone as far as setting up home there.

Corfu has perhaps more history that you might expect. Corfu is a land of heroes, heroines, myths and magic, of ancient gods and legend. Known as Kerkyra in Greek, Corfu derives its name from the close ties to both Poseidon, god of the sea, and the Greek river of Asopos. The favoured tale of where Corfu gets its name, is its link to the nymph Korkyra, who was brought to the island by Poseidon (him of the Hollywood blockbuster adventure!) as part of an abduction.

Corfu's strategic location has seen her fiercely contested over throughout history. Between the 7th Century BC, when the first recorded naval battle in Greek history was fought in her waters, and her liberation from German occupation in 1945 by the 40th Royal Marine Commandos, the French, Russians and Venetians have all taken turns in running the islands and imposing their own unique forms of rule. If you look carefully you will see all manner of fascinating cultural and architectural blends and styles still over the island.

A stay on the island would be incomplete without at least one visit to the capital Corfu Town, now a World Heritage site. Despite severe damage in the Second World War, the town still has two huge and impressive forts as well as the 16th Century church of Áyios Spyrídhon, other delightful French and Venetian architectural splendors as well as art galleries and museums. Around the island there are the ancient monasteries of San Salvador and Peleka that are well worth visiting, as much for the magical Corfu scenery as the locations themselves!

A beautifully, charming island bursting with great places to go and lots of activities to enjoy, Corfu holidays offer a perfect combination of head and heart as well as some of the very best in Mediterranean holiday accommodation.

Mark has experienced various different Corfu holidays for many years. He has stayed in villas in Corfu and different hotels, getting to know the island.

Why Not Consider Greek Islands Holidays?

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Ever wonder where would be the best place to spend your holidays or maybe your vacation? If you want to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing getaway while being surrounded with beautiful beaches you may want to experience Greek islands Holidays! Greece is known to be the place for Greek Gods and Goddesses. But other than these beliefs, Greece has much more to offer tourists and visitors who want to know more about what it has to offer. Other than the cooling view of the beaches and breath taking landscape of Greece you should also look forward to the sumptuous meals served by Greeks! Enjoy gourmet food at its finest and appreciate lamb as well as veggies in a whole new different way.

Expect to have the freshest and healthiest foods on your Greek Islands Holidays. Greek people love to cook but they prefer to use only the freshest ingredients available. This is one the greatest things you would love about your stay in Greece! If you want to relax for a few days and then go clubbing afterwards, the best place to be in is at Skiathos. Skiathos has a lot of beaches and hotels that you can choose from. Have a good tan on the shore then dip your body in the deep blue beach anywhere in Skiathos; once the day is over you can go partying all night long in the same area.

If you are looking for the perfect vacation or getaway; whether it's with family, friends or your partner in life, Greek Islands Holidays will surely be perfect. If you want more information on different packages for a Greece vacation you can simply rely on the internet and a reliable search engine like Google. Check out the nice beaches and islands you can visit and see in Greece that will convince you to book a flight as soon as possible. Relax your way to an enchanting getaway on Greek islands holidays while enjoying the great view of the beach and ocean reflecting the stars. All your money spent will surely be worth it.

Other than the beach and food to look forward to in your Greek islands holidays, you can also look forward to a great tour. Visit ancient and pre-historic architecture that has been well preserved by the Greece government. Enjoy knowing and acquiring more knowledge of how Greeks lived their lives way back hundreds or even thousands of years ago. You will surely adore each and every museum that you'll be able to visit in Greece as each one offers a different history of the ancient times. Greece is a beautiful place, it's an island crafted by time into a great landscape. You will be amazed of how buildings were built in a Greece despite the irregular land it has.

You can choose to visit and enjoy a tour of two days or even a good two weeks in Greece but of course you have to consider the budget you're willing to pay. There are a lot of choices in booking Greek islands holidays but as the travel agent offers a more organize tour the more expensive it will be. As this is a fact you can always plan your vacation all by yourself to maximize your budget. You can look for quality hotel accommodations via internet and book for a flight with an airline company that offers a promo. All these may be quite a work but it's worth it if you want to save some cash.