Seven days in Corfu
Corfu or Kerkyra, an island off Greece’s northwest coast in the Ionian Sea, is defined by rugged mountains and a resort-studded shoreline. Its cultural heritage reflects years spent under Venetian, French and British rule before it was united with Greece in 1864. Corfu Town, flanked by 2 imposing Venetian fortresses, features winding medieval lanes, a French-style arcade and the grand Palace of St. Michael and St. George.
Imbued with Venetian grace and elegance, historic Corfu Town stands halfway down the island’s east coast. The name Corfu, meaning ‘peaks’, refers to its twin hills, each topped by a massive fortress built to withstand Ottoman sieges. Sitting between the two, the Old Town is a tight-packed warren of winding lanes, some bursting with fine restaurants, lively bars and intriguing shops, others timeless back alleys where washing lines stretch from balcony to balcony. It also holds some majestic architecture, including the splendid Liston arcade.
We spent seven days in a beautiful villa just outside of Corfu town with views to die for! The link for the property can be found here https://ionian-villas.co.uk/villa/corfu/mandouki.aspx. I’m not being paid to promote this property, we booked and paid for our trip independently, but would highly recommend.
The views and outdoor area at the villa were so good, coupled with the fact that we were exhausted after a hectic 9 months on our build, that we didn’t explore as much of the island as we would have liked. It was the perfect antidote to the stresses of building work and has left the door open for us to return and explore some more!
We visited Corfu town a number of times during our stay. The capital of the island displays the glorious past of Corfu on imposing palaces, noble mansions, beautiful museums, and charming squares. We explored the Old Fortress, Ionian Parliament, Liston and Spianada Square, not to mention frequenting some lovely cafes and restaurants.
