It's easy to check out from the rest of the world in Corfu. Corfu
is located on the second largest island of the Ionian Islands. The
south coastal areas offer sandy beaches while the beaches along the
north-eastern coast allow you to swim and snorkel in small
caves and take in some magnificent scenery. It's no wonder
Fodor's Travel just named Corfu as one of the "15 Best Beaches
for 2014". And, when you manage to get out of the water you
will find the town of Corfu to be beautifully accented with
narrow, shop-lined streets, outdoor cafes and coffee shops.
Add to that the wonderful Greek food and wine that are
in abundance in this beautiful town and you will see why
it's easy here to escape from the realities of every day life.
To truly appreciate the natural beauty of this island, you
must explore the coastal areas by boat since there are several
enchanting beaches that are only boat accessible. We
contacted Nautilus Cruises Corfu and hired a private boat.
We spent seven unforgettable hours going along the
coastline, taking dips in the water, snorkeling, and feasting
on a traditional Greek meal by our captain with whole
on a traditional Greek meal by our captain with whole
fresh fish, king prawns, chicken, Greek salad, Tzatsiki,
grilled feta on top of fresh homemade bread and wine from
grapes harvested at the captain's family estate. Was it
the best Greek meal we've ever tasted together with the
most delicious wine we've ever had? Or was it simply
that we were sitting in such a breathtaking place that
made our meal and wine taste so good? Well, either way,
I plan on going back to finish that debate for once
and for all...
grapes harvested at the captain's family estate. Was it
the best Greek meal we've ever tasted together with the
most delicious wine we've ever had? Or was it simply
that we were sitting in such a breathtaking place that
made our meal and wine taste so good? Well, either way,
I plan on going back to finish that debate for once
and for all...
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Once you tear yourself away from the magical waters, check into these places:
Akrotiri Beach Hotel
Built on a peninsula offering sweeping views of
the sea from every main room in the hotel, including
the outside terraces, pool and individual hotel rooms
www.akrotiri-beach.com
Corfu Palace Hotel
Luxury hotel nestled in a hillside yet close to Corfu town.
Most of the first floor rooms in this hotel have
private gardens while the higher floors offer beautiful
views of Garitsa Bay
Most of the first floor rooms in this hotel have
private gardens while the higher floors offer beautiful
views of Garitsa Bay
www. corfupalace.com
Villa Iriti
Chic secluded hillside villa with a private pool
and terraces that overlook the Ionian Sea is
just a 15 minute drive to Corfu's best beaches
www.sjvillas.co.uk
Siorra Vittoria Boutique Hotel
For an in-town experience you won't soon
forget, go to this Venetian-style-9-room mansion
built in 1823 that once belonged to Aristocrats.
www.siorravittoria.com
Bella Venezia Hotel
This understated and former Neoclassical mansion
is located in the heart of Corfu town
www.bellaveneziahotel.com
Venetian Well
Greek and continental dishes served in a romatic
atmosphere around a 17th-century well on
the most beautiful square in Corfu town.
www.venetianwell.gr
Sapori e Vini
Seasonal Mediterranean ingredients served at this
romantic setting built inside of a turn-of-the-century
old Corfoit residence
www.saporievini.com
Bellisimo
Family run casual restaurant serving traditional
Greek food on a quiet square in the middle of town
2661/041112
Toula's Taverna
Greek classics with an inventive twist
2663/091350
Rex
A favorite spot for nearly 100 years, this
restaurant has been serving classic Greek dishes
in its 19th-century townhouse with outside
tables that offer great people watching
26610/39649
To Fanari
Handful of tables in this charming little tavern
serving of delicious home-cooked Greek fare
with nightly Greek music
2661/102083
To Fanari
Handful of tables in this charming little tavern
serving of delicious home-cooked Greek fare
with nightly Greek music
2661/102083
And last, but not least, check out this private
boat service for a day you'll never forget
Nautilus Cruises Corfu
nautiluscruisescorfu@gmail.com
boat service for a day you'll never forget
Nautilus Cruises Corfu
nautiluscruisescorfu@gmail.com
Susan Sontag's quote could not be truer for me...
"I HAVEN'T BEEN EVERYWHERE BUT
IT'S ON MY LIST"
TRAVEL M GIRL
