How not to f@ck up your money in Corfu?
I would love to guide you through all the amazing attractions that this island has to offer.
Corfu has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and the locals are incredibly welcoming.
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THE GREENEST
The island’s shape resembles dough kneaded by hand by the Greek gods. Hardened dough became rocks, while the soft parts turned into farmland. This recipe created the greenest island. We are located in the north-western corner of Greece, which results in a more rainy climate and diverse flora and fauna. The Venetians and English have had a long history of visiting the island, even if they weren’t always invited.
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Hi there! When packing for your trip, it’s important to consider what you need, not just what you want. I suggest packing two swimsuits – one for drying and one for wearing – as well as one set of clothes for hot city walks and another for warm nights. To save space, try organizing your wardrobe efficiently. Once you’ve packed your bag, go through it again and set aside the items you think might still come in handy. And remember, try to avoid adding any new items to your bag! Once everything else is packed, you can easily add these items back in at the end. If you have some extra space, try setting aside the items that you could do without for a day and pack the rest as compactly as possible.
Welcome to the island of Philip and Queen Elizabeth!
Kings and queens have fallen in love here. For instance, Elisabeth Wittelsbach, the wife of Franz Joseph I, King of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was one of them. Sisi was responsible for a palace and garden that were fit for a princess’s fairytale. Additionally, Prince Philip, the husband of British Queen Elizabeth II, was born on the island, but his family was forced to leave when he was only one and a half years old. Gerald Durell was not only a zoologist but also a writer. His childhood in Corfu had a profound impact on his life, making him an excellent role model for anyone who loves nature.
Welcome to Sissy’s Fairy Garden!
We’re currently in the Ahílion Palace. The queen certainly knew how to live! She purchased one of the most beautiful panoramic plots of land and built a neoclassical palace in the finest Viennese fashion of the time. The entrance fee of ten euros is well worth it, as it’s truly one of the island’s jewels. Upon entering, you’ll be most impressed by the staircase and its paintings, such as the one depicting Achilles pulling the dead Hector behind his chariot. Further down, you’ll find a chapel with a beautiful vaulted ceiling. Make sure to take a moment to admire it. Inside the different rooms, you’ll see original furniture and discs. The Queen and the German Emperor Wilhelm II, who owned the building after Sissi’s death, each have their own room. As you leave the building, you’ll enter a lovely garden filled with a variety of plants and statues. You’ll be amazed by the impressive statues, including the triumphant Achilles, which is so large it can be seen from passing ships. And don’t miss the statue of Phryne, considered the most beautiful woman of antiquity, located in the centre of the garden. The entrance to the casino, which operated in the second half of the twentieth century, is also a favourite of mine. The Ionic columns feature depictions of the nine muses, with the ancient Greek poet Arion in front of them, having just been rescued by a dolphin.
Ahilion’s garden is a must-see destination! If you’re taking a bus trip, make sure to choose one that stops at Ahilion’s garden!
Welcome to the Braindump Panorama Tour!
I hope you’re doing well! It was absolutely breathtaking and reminded me of the wildest fantasies depicted in paintings by great artists. I just wanted to share with you my experience of watching the sunrise at Erimitis, located at the north-east corner of the island. After taking in the view of the golden bridge and the distant Albanian coast, we made our way up the hill to Pantokrator. The bus ride was smooth and comfortable. The trail can be a bit tricky as it winds sharply and slopes down steeply, sometimes making it difficult to see the road. It’s also quite narrow, so be careful not to lose it in the bushes behind you.
If you happen to stumble upon a small family pond, you’re in for a real treat! They serve the most delicious Greek salad that’s so curly, you won’t find it anywhere else. Once you reach the other side, you’ll find Paleokasticia and its fabulous pebble beaches. I’m so impressed with this place that I could pitch a tent here! The hills above the coast are home to the 13th-century Paleokastritsa Monastery, which has a lovely garden and church. You’ll definitely want to check out the olive-making museum, it’s a particular highlight! The hills above the coast are home to the 13th-century Paleokastritsa Monastery, which has a lovely garden and church.
If you head over to the nearby lookout point called the Red Fox, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of around ten bays, each with a unique colour, including two heart-shaped ones.
Leaving the world of all-inclusive…
Welcome to Corfu! We’re excited to offer you affordable and popular car rental options. If you’re looking for a scooter rental, take a stroll around the city and you’ll find some great deals. We hope you have a wonderful time in Corfu! We want to make sure you have the best experience possible, so if you’re interested in any optional programs, we encourage you to organize them yourself. If you’re staying in Sarti, we highly recommend renting a scooter and exploring all the beautiful bays to the west. Trust us, no two are the same! And if you’re on a budget, no worries – a bus runs every two hours to the capital for just five euros, even from the remote village centre. Within the city, navigation is a breeze so no need for a map. If you’re planning to visit the neighbouring islands (which I highly recommend), try to be flexible with your departure times. The boats that transport local workers between the two ports run from 6am to 7am, just like the tourist barges that leave at 9am. For example, I was able to purchase a 20 euro Kerkyra – Paxos – Kerkyra ticket instead of the usual 35 euro.
HETEDIK MENYORSZÁGBA VEZETŐ ŰTON
The rock walls after Sidari resemble a folded puff pastry cut in half. They stretch for ten kilometres, with visible layers of stone slabs stacked on top of each other. From a high vantage point, they appear like delicate lace tablecloths draped over the peninsula, which is embroidered with olive groves. On your way to the Seventh Heaven Terrace, you will discover Cape Drastis, a place perched on the edge of a cliff with the sea rumbling softly a hundred metres below. To the right and left, there is nothing but a sheer drop. I wanted to share with you my favourite beaches in Sidari. I hope you get the chance to visit these amazing beaches! This was a truly breathtaking moment for me! The best one, in my opinion, is Aportipiti, located on the western edge of Sidari. It is a clean, slowly deepening, sandy beach that is perfect for swimming and sunbathing. However, if you’re looking for something more adventurous, the most spectacular beach is the bay of the Canal d’amur. It is not sandy or pebbly, but rather a rocky beach. The wild foam slowly deepens between a U-shaped rock wall because the waves in the narrow bay are a bit stronger. A small cave can be found under the right tip of the U wall. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even swim across to the next bay from there! And if you’re looking for a stunning view, the top of the left rock face offers a luxurious panorama. On the other side, the lower ledges are perfect for sunbathing.
SO YOU’RE NOT JUST HERE TO SUNBATHE
Corfu is a wonderful place to explore beyond just sipping koum kuat cocktails on the beach. Take a drive up to the hills behind the bar mixer and discover a side of Greece where the locals don’t feel the need to dress up in traditional folk costumes.
And if you’re feeling a bit queasy from the bay-cave combo, make your way up to the Red Fox viewpoint for some fresh air and stunning views. The beaches of Paleokastritsa are shaped like a heart, which is sure to make you swoon. You’ll also find that the locals sell their goods in this area, adding to the charm of the place. Once you arrive, you might be feeling peckish, but don’t worry – there are plenty of great places to eat delicious food at reasonable prices. Why not be adventurous and try a restaurant that still uses the Greek alphabet?
You may have already noticed that the natural environment is still present here. Compared to other Greek islands, the biodiversity here is more vibrant. Local mini tangerines grow, and you may encounter a friend or a potted turtle in the water. A brown hare can be seen watching from the sky, and the cicadas’ voices become music in the soft wind.
TWO STEPS ABOVE THE GROUND
Wazzeee, I danced on top of the table with the dancing girl! Me, who even in Hungarian prefers to just sport on the dance floor! The waiter guy pulled me up from my seat. He did not invite me, he took my chair and pushed it aside – afterwards – thank him. That’s how I ended up in the middle of all these strangers. From then on they took me with them. We formed a circle and watched the locals worship. At one point, they pulled a table into the middle of the circle, and then me. I didn’t understand at first. Then the dancing girl and her partner clearly indicated the direction, it was up. The guy helped me up and the girl held my hand – up high… When does a Greek night end? I hope never!
MY ANSWER TO THE RUBBISH QUESTIONS – ALSO
Anyway in Corfu, the scattered rubbish and sporadic sewer smell is truly disheartening. You have to admit, they are less demanding when it comes to cleaning. Appointments and rules are only a kind of guideline. However, my point is that if this were such a problem, the Corfu would have died out long ago. Or they would have resolved the situation. Plus info: drinking water, not for drinking. Unlike Retsina (local white wine) 😀
YOU’LL KNOW IF YOU GET LOST
It is dizzying to stand on top of the fortress, high above the city. At the same height as the top of the illuminated tower. I feel dizzy looking down on the main square of the city. From here, the old town between the old and the new fortress is nicely laid out.
If I may make a suggestion, feel free to wander the small streets. I myself, after the third stray, looked at the information board as a kind of enchanted local curiosity. The sign has an arrow pointing in one direction. Are they suckers!? Nothing is straight in this town.
There is no such excitement anywhere!
It’s a town the size of Keszthely, so by the time you get tired, you’ll be down to the beach. The town really does feel like driving through the Italian and French Riviera. Think of it as having all sorts of terrain objects stacked haphazardly and tightly together on a model table. It all has a chaotic charm.
WHAT WAS LEFT OUT OF THE DURRELL MOVIE
Based on the aforementioned Gerald Durell’s novel My Family and Other Animals, this is one of the most beautiful film series set in Corfu. Watch a season and you’ll fall in love with the island. Of course, there’s more than just beaches and wildlife. Take a day to see the sights outside the island. There’s the island of Paxos, for example, where the water is so clear you get the feeling those sailboats are floating above nowhere. They also organise half-day tours for a very small fee. These one- to two-hundred-seater boats are just big enough to swim into a cave or two. On the way back, they usually anchor in a shallow section where you can jump headfirst into the turquoise sea. If time and money permit, head over to Albania for a day. Sixty euros includes a wing boat, meals, entrance to the national park and a local bus trip to the Blue Eyes mountain spring area. Since then, the words passion and excitement have come to mind for me about Albania.
TAKE THE PLUNGE!
Paxi’s speciality is its geography.
Imagine a semi-circular bay, which is not semi-circular because the semi-circle is filled by a – nearly – circular island. Thanks to this, the harbour is hidden from the vagaries of the sea. Once you leave the harbour, you can walk almost anywhere down to the rocky shore for a cool dip. What I like is the view from the terrace of the café.
YOU WANT TO WASTE?!
Unlike many websites, I’m not going to give you a one-stop restaurant deal, but I will give you a few tips that you can use to find a win-win deal yourself.
When they call you offering a good deal, listen and then walk away; as you walk away, they will throw in a cheaper deal.Everywhere and everywhere the first one you see, near and far, is not the cheapest…
The best developed beaches in the centre of villages are the most expensive. Walk out to the outskirts of the village, there will be no crowds, no entrance fee hidden in the price of a drink, but you get the same experience (e.g. from the centre of Kerkyra town, you can even walk to the edge of the most beautiful area in half an hour max; from the village of Sidari you are in a deserted area in 10 to 15 minutes)
If you don’t feel like walking, hop on a scooter! The airport car rental is the first one you’ll see, so I suggest you go a few hundred meters further out.
The whole of Corfu is barely bigger than Lake Balaton – this, it should be noted, because when the travel brochures say that the accommodation is further from the beach/centre, further is not that far.
I’m not recommending you choose accommodation with a kitchenette, because to cater for the public with a salami sandwich is a real Eastern European…
Simply enjoy the freshness of the ingredients! I, for example, always had breakfast in the apartment. Fresh, tasty, inexpensive ingredients, locally sourced. For lunch I stashed some fruit in my bag. And for dinner I’d go to a restaurant. The more Greek you experience (spoken or written), the richer the experience.
