Watch a spectacular sunset with your diner: Spend your early evening in the Sunset Corfu Taverna. From the lovely terrace, you have views over rolling green hills with the shimmering sea in the distance – the perfect sunset spot. Sister property to ritzy Domes Miramare, this chic luxury Autograph Collection resort overlooking the pristine waters and silk sands of Blue Flag awarded Glyfada beach is a haven for both families and couples. Hike to Kaiser’s Throne: A German emperor used to enjoy 360° views of the island from this hilltop throne in Pelekas. Today, anyone can visit the throne and soak up the panoramic vistas, especially at sunset!

The colours on Corfu are something else – from the aquamarines and emeralds of its seas, the dense inland evergreens, to the soft pinks and ochres of its weathered buildings which are echoed in the sunsets.

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On this glorious Greek island surrounded by the sparkling Ionian Sea, lazy beach days are a popular activity. Here are some of the best beaches in Corfu: a b Municipality of Corfu from the Internet archive Quote: In the elections of 1954 Stamatios Desillas was elected Mayor for a second term and remained in office until his death, Christmas Day 1955. Soon after a bye-election took place in Corfu in which the widow of the deceased Maria Desilla - Kapodistria, was elected Mayor with 5,365 votes in a total of 10,207. Maria Desilla became Mayor of Corfu on 15 April 1956 until 9 May 1959. She was the first female Mayor in Greece. Nearby is the Monastery of Paleokastritsa, which has views over the village and houses the remains of a giant whale. It does get busy with tour buses in summer. In 2007, the old town of the city was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. [7] [8] [9] The municipal unit of Corfu city has a land area of 41.905km 2 (16.180sqmi) [10] and a total population of 39,674 inhabitants. Besides the city of Corfu/Kérkyra, its largest other towns are Kanáli (population 4,086), Potamós (3,840), Kontokáli (1,660), Alepoú (3,149), and Gouviá (838).

Kos is also home to a range of waterparks which make the perfect playgrounds for little ones. Kids will love the local Aquatica Water Park with its water slides and huge pools where they can spend the day making a splash. Or for something really different, take a day trip to the resort of Bodrum in Turkey, which is just a short boat ride away.The Greek newt, the Macedonian crested newt, the common toad, the European green toad, the European tree frog, the agile frog, the Epirus water frog and the Greek marsh frog are the representatives of the Amphibia Class. Old world rustic charm meets a raft of modern comforts in this Venetian-styled beauty framed by sweet-scented pines and silver-leaved olive groves along Corfu’s sprawling Kommeno peninsula and fronting the talc-soft sands of one of the island’s finest beaches.

Parking in the Old Town itself is limited but the main car parks are at the Spianada next to the Central Market. There are lots of small parking lots outside the Old Town as well as free parking on the roads – try alongside Garitsa Bay. Life here revolves around the ocean, and a glass-bottom boat trip from Skinari in the north is essential during your holiday to Zante. Couples should stop off at Navagio Beach for a romantic picnic on the sand or explore the famous Blue Caves. And if you really want to be impressed, head here early in the morning to see the magical colour-changing waters at their best! There a wide variety of resorts all around the coast, so there’s something to suit everyone here. And despite the number of visitors and developments, it has retained a wild beauty thanks to the rugged coastline which has charmed visitors for centuries (just look at the literature produced by the Durrells). As for sightseeing, numerous places of historical and cultural interest are always ready to welcome visitors! The top places to visit are Achillion Palace, the former retreat of Princess Sissi of Austria, Mon Repos Palace, where Phillip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II was born, the lovely Panagia Vlacherna and Pontikonisi (Mouse) Island. They will make you fall even deeper in love with Corfu!Loggerhead sea turtles nest on the sandy beaches. On land, the Hermann's tortoise is widespread, while the marginated tortoise's status is unclear. In freshwater wetlands European pond terrapins and Balkan terrapins are common, but the last few years face the competition of the introduced pond slider.

Wikipedia articles incorporating a citation from the 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica with Wikisource referenceThe beauty of the island is not confined to one part, and resorts are spread out around the island. But broadly speaking, the north of the island is more hilly and craggy with lots of little bays. The pretty stretch between Nissaki and Kassiopi is popular with wealthy Brits and Russians who like to hide away in discrete villas in the hills. Corfu has a rich history that weaves a bewildering number of influences, with the Venetians, English, French and Russians all flourishing here and leaving their mark on the island. Don’t let the remote location of Arillas fool you. At night the small resort comes alive as bars open, home brewed beer flows and the music begins. The nightlife can be found on the main streets where many bars offer entertainment like karaoke, quiz nights and even traditional Greek dancing.