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Achilleion (Greek: Αχίλλειο or Αχίλλειον) is a palace built in Corfu by Empress (German: Kaiserin) of Austria Elisabeth of Bavaria, also known as Sisi, after a suggestion by Austrian Consul Alexander von Watzberg.
Elisabeth was a woman obsessed with beauty, and very powerful, but tragically vulnerable since the loss of her only son,
High on a cliff, steeped in the fragrance of pine and lemon groves, cypress and sage, Aghios Gordios provides
a dramatic view of the bay. Agios Gordios is on the west coast of the island, near Corfu town. It nestles at the foot of a dramatic range of coastal hills covered in tall, elegant pine trees. Its bay sweeps gently between two large headlands and boasts a sand and pebble beach.
One of the most amazing and adventurous water parks in Europe, for children and all those young in spirit. With 600 free parking spaces in an area of 12.000 sq.m. privately owned space.
The long beach of Arillas, sandy and pebbly in parts, is situated in front of the small coastal tourist resort, at a distance of 38 kilometers northwestern to the town of Corfu. It is protected from both sides by two small peninsulas and it is extended at a length of more than 2 kilometers.
The sweep of Garitsa Bay leads you round to the village of Anemomylos and to the Kanoni peninsular. The eastern port of ancient Corcyra, the harbour of Alkinoos, was situated towards the southern end of the bay, but few remains can be seen today.
In Anemomylos you will find the church of St. Jason and Sosipater, the two Saints who brought Christianity to Corfu. Housed inside are many rare icons.
Nestled on Corfu's north-eastern tip, this is a gem of a place for summer holidays. In Kassiopi you really can have it all …the charm of a former fishing village, the choice of several pebble beaches, the chance to dine on the catch of the day, and places to party the night away. Holidays in Kassiopi aren't just pretty. They're pretty good at pleasing most of the people, most of the time.
Myrtiotissa beach is known for many years as Corfu's nudist paradise (although not so secret anymore) and is described by some enthusiasts as one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.
It is also known as the only beach in the island of Corfu where nudism is officially tolerated.
At this place, the visitor will experience the ultimate feeling of relaxed holidays.
Paleokastritsa is the place that must be visited when someone visits Corfu for holidays in Paleokastritsa. The natural beauty of the land and sea is a treat for everyone.
Amazing beaches and caves in Paleokastritsa and Liapades. You will find the waters around Paleokastritsa particularly clear, cool, and refreshing.
Pelekas is the village that has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for sandy beaches and tavernas fringed by timeless olive groves; water-sports and nightlife; traditional food and drink; budget or top class accommodation; you will always find a warm welcome in Pelekas.
Sidari is a tourist resort at the North coast of Corfu island. It used to be a small Corfiot village before 80's. In the early 80's, it became a popular tourist destination. Every year it was getting bigger and bigger. Today it is a large commercial resort, that can offer accommodation to 14,000 people.