Things to see and to do in CORFU

Things to see and do The island of Corfu, in Greece, is one of the Greek islands of the Ionian Sea and it belongs to the Ionian islands group. 
A place with long history and rich tradition, Corfu island, also known as Kerkyra, has many wonderful sights. Many conquerors arrived on the island through centuries, including British and Italians, leaving an evident mark on the local culture. 
The first governor of modern Greece, Ioannis Kapodistrias, also originated from Corfu. 
The Old Town is a gem for sightseeing, with the two Venetian fortresses, the interesting museums, Spianada Square and Liston Street, the wonderful paved street that is a copy of Rue de Rivoli in Paris. 
In a street beside Liston, there is the church of Agios Spyridon, protector of the island. Very interesting are also the Jewish quarters. 

On a hill above the town, there is the spot Kanoni with wonderful view to the small church of Vlacherna and the famous Mouse Island. 
Apart from the sights in Town, very interesting places to visit during your Corfu holidays are also the Medieval Castles and monasteries in the inland, such as the Monastery of Paleokastritsa and Angelokastro. 
These villages are surrounded by verdant vegetation and wonderful beaches can be found all around the coast, lined up with beach hotels and restaurants. 

This guide of Corfu island offers all useful information about your trip there. Holidays in Corfu can be combined with visits to other Greek islands, including Kefalonia, Lefkada and Zakynthos. 

Source: www.greeka.com