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The island of Corfu is one of the Greek islands located in the Ionian Sea off the west coast of Greece. Controlled by many foreign powers during its long and eventful history, the islands were finally unified with modern Greece in 1864 and today are a tourist and holiday Mecca attracting thousands of visitors all year round. There are plenty of Corfu hotels to cater for this need and guests will find plenty of suitable accommodation all around the island.
With its stunning mild Mediterranean climate of long hot summer days and mild cooler winters, the excellent beaches make Corfu a popular beach holiday destination all year round. The winter rains have resulted in lush vegetation and allow for the mainstay of the economy; olive trees and grapevines although in some areas, tourism has taken over completely.
But Corfu offers far more than just a beach holiday for those with an interest in history and culture. The island is overflowing with relics of bygone eras bearing testimony to its turbulent past of invasions and war, cultural icons as well as plenty of examples of its idyllic way of country life. Ancient Greek churches and monasteries abound while local festivals attract thousands of visitors. Corfu Town or "Kerkyra" as it is known to the Greeks is the largest and most important town on the island with the Old Town being designated a World Heritage Site. This is home to the airport and the port through which most visitors to the island arrive. The magnificent Achillion Palace with its beautiful gardens overlooking the town is one of the island's top attractions.
The northern part of the island is more mountainous and is dominated by the 1000 meter high Mt. Pantokrator with many Corfu hotels located here providing easy access. This part of the island is perfect for hiking and walking. Driving on the narrow mountain roads provides splendid views over the Corfu coastline while little villages along the way provide the quintessential Corfu country scene. Some are nearly deserted with just a few sheep wandering around and a taverna or two in the center. Idyllic sandy beaches with crystal clear waters are plentiful in the south while beaches in the north tend to be stony. Corfu hotels provide easy access to both private remote beaches as well as the main tourist beach destinations. With high cliffs or rolling green hills, long sandy beaches and calm seas, tavernas and beach bars, there is something for everyone.
Many groups of people including school groups, clubs and conferences book into Corfu hotels annually. The array of hotels is enormous from the ever popular backpacker's lodge to stunning four and five star hotels. In between visitors will find apartments, self-catering villas overlooking the sea, simple bed and breakfast accommodation and even some farm-stays where life continues as it has for decades. Many of the luxurious Corfu hotels include state-of-the-art business facilities with meeting and conference rooms and business centers that include secretarial and translation services.
Idyllic resort Corfu hotels are set on the shores of the Adriatic Sea surrounded by lush and landscaped gardens and huge swimming pools that mirror the adjacent ocean. Perfect for families, business guests and romantic getaways, guest rooms appeal to all with two king-size beds in family rooms to fabulous suites with two bedrooms, a private lounge and dining and kitchenette areas. Opening onto spacious balconies or terraces overlooking the sea, an inviting pool or stunning gardens, guests will soon know they have arrived in a tropical paradise.
Fabulous Greek cuisine is the hallmark of Corfu hotels. Not many guests can resist the traditional favorites of spanikopita, tzadziki, humus and lamb kebabs covered in herbs and spices that are fresh and exciting. From romantic dinners for two to family beach banquets and private barbeques or a special celebration aboard a yacht, guests can customize their own dining experience. Seafood restaurants on the waterfront, a variety of Mediterranean dishes and exotic contemporary Asian and Far East delicacies are all available at Corfu hotels.
Conference and meeting rooms against a stunning backdrop are the perfect place to organize any corporate or private event. With sophisticated state-of-the-art equipment, banqueting options, business lunches and attentive services, all events are guaranteed to be a success. There is no more a romantic place for a fairytale wedding than at any of the Corfu hotels on offer. Corfu hotels cater for simple wedding breakfasts and small intimate ceremonies to grand and lavish weddings, all with the same quest for perfection and to ensure the memories linger forever.
Corfu hotels provide plenty leisure opportunities from well equipped fitness centers and lavish spas with fabulous relaxing massages and luxurious treatments to flood-lit tennis courts, external Jacuzzis, pool and beach bars, golf course and putting green, horse riding and an open air cinema. A lot of attention and focus is directed to the well-being of children and many Corfu hotels include a supervised children's clubhouse and playground as well as well supervised beaches. Water sports abound with water skiing, canoeing, scuba diving and windsurfing being the favorite pastimes.
Whether it is a secluded break away on a private beach or a family vacation in a resort, Corfu hotels provide it all. The lovely peaceful well equipped rooms with climate controlled air-conditioning to keep guests cool on the hottest summer day, evening entertainment that includes typical Greek entertainment, food and drink, dancing and music and extensive amenities and facilities has couples, families and business guests returning time and time again.
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