Corfu (Greece)

Advantages: Great Beaches, Friendly People, Fabulous Climate
Disadvantages: Negligible...

...its books in all of Corfu for the dates we wanted to travel. This was Villa Apanemia, in Kassiopi, and so Apanemia it was. I'd never even heard of Kassiopi before… but having visited it once, am sure to return… HISTORY: Kassiopi has had a long and extravagant history, predating Roman times, when the emperor Tiberius had a villa there. At one stage, Kassiopi grew into quite a powerful city, reaching its zenith in the 10th AD. Little physical evidence ...
...a Roman fortress, constructed when Corfu was an outpost of Nero's empire. Kassiopi was virtually destroyed during the Turkish conquests and completely abandoned after the invasion of 1537. The Venetians began to resettle the area again from 1590 onwards, and in 1604 the Epirus priests established a church, of the Blessed Virgin Kassopitras, at the site of its destroyed predecessor, which itself had been erected upon the ruins of a Roman temple in ... Read review

Advantages: Many
Disadvantages: Single supplements

...a lot of reviews about Corfu but I just had to add my "tuppence worth" - as I love the place. I also hope my story of "going it along" will help others to pluck up the courage and go...... "You must be mad", some people said. Others said I was very brave, that they could never do it. Perhaps I was a little of both, with a touch of determination and desperation thrown in for good measure. What was this awful deed I had done? I had just announced ...
...made. I chose Corfu as my holiday destination and, although still very apprehensive of going on my own, I found myself looking forward to the fortnight away. The main disadvantage of going alone was the single room supplements, although I chose May as it isn't quite so expensive then. I would have paid more - and not have had as much fun - had I stayed at home and had sunbed sessions in order to obtain a good tan. There was also the added bonus of ... Read review

Advantages: For everyone, cheap in areas
Disadvantages: Nightlife dominated by one place

...I booked a week in Corfu for myself and two other mates, starting on the 9th of July 2001, costing £281 each, in a self catering apartment, booked sometime in February. This was with Greek Tourism Travel, who work on behalf of Golden Sun Holidays (op coming soon no doubt). We flew with JMC airways (op to come probably). Anyway, flying from Gatwick, London the flight was about two and a half hours there, arriving in the islands only airport situated ...
...course: Generally ********* Corfu is seen as a ‘young persons’ island because of the nightlife culture image that it has gained over the years, and admittedly this was one aspect that attracted us to the Greek island. However, because the island is dominated by one place for nightlife, Kavos/Cavos, of this kind, other places have bars and clubs that will not have thousands of drunken fools flowing out of them. This means that people ... Read review

Advantages: lively, cheap, good weather
Disadvantages: not for oldies

...The best time to visit Corfu is late June, when the crowds haven't all arrived yet, but it's still very lively and pumped up. Book early cause this resort is extremely popular with every young person in the country. Don't expect anything very Greek though - this might as well be a slice of boozy England moved into the sun - what could be better?!!!! ... Read review

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Disadvantages: see opinion

...a long black dress. Corfu Town is busy, busy, busy, and a nightmare in the Magical Shitheap. Apparently it was just a massive free-for-all, no need to understand the traffic laws as no one takes any notice of them anyway. We didn't find too much to enthrall us there, but we did find a cricket pitch with a concrete batting strip in the middle of a large square. I was quite scared for any drivers who were trying to negotiate the town and dodge the ...
...looking buildings, but I didn't fancy getting out for a stroll so off we dawdled through the jams instead. Cassiopi was a charming small fishing village just to the north of Barbati, full of traditional and brightly coloured boats and crafts. We had a nice look round here, and ate some excellent food in the waterside restaurant too. We took a boat out for a couple of days too. You can hire these for a set number of hours, and just go off to get ... Read review

Advantages: You get to go on holiday!!! you get to visit a variety of different countries whilst sunbathing!
Disadvantages: You know you're gonna be struggling with overflowing suitcases on the return journey soon!

...a very large tip and set off to explore the island even though all i wanted to do was go home. Dubrovnik has magnificent city walls keeping the traffic out. We walked the promenade in The Piaca that runs from Pile Gate to the clock tower, we walked very slowly, there were thousands of people infront of us, but looking over the wall we saw such a beautiful sight, the sea, so blue and crisp i just could've dived straight in! Dubrovnik is a beautiful place. Corfu:- Greece **************** We spent the entire last day sunbathing and exploring Corfu, we didn't visit any historical sights as we were doing everything by foot today, we visited quaint souvenier shops where old Greek ladies were making lace hankies, i was compelled to buy one but then remembered i didn't like lace so i just admired from a distance, we bought some genuine... Read review

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Advantages: Warm, friendly family run hotel, plenty of sunbeds,
Disadvantages: Greek toilet system!

...Holiday Destination: Pegasus Hotel, Roda, Corfu, Greece Holiday Duration: June 20th to June 28th 2005. *Roda, Corfu* The Pegasus Hotel is situated in Roda, a small village that was originally used mainly for fishing, but is now an ideal spot for touring the north part of Corfu. Roda consists of several well-managed restaurants and bars that offer something suited to couples, single persons or families, and boast's one of the loveliest sandy beaches in Corfu. Roda's local inhabitants are all very friendly, and nearly all offer welcome greetings as you pass them on your tour of the village. The restaurants are nearly all owned by Greeks, with the odd English bar representative, and this enables the tourist to enjoy the plentiful Greek food whilst being able to converse fluently with the restaurant staff. In Roda... Read review

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Advantages: A great family run complex who really make you feel like part of the family
Disadvantages: The bloody flesh eating Mozzies

...With the holiday season fast approaching, my boyfriend and I were reminising about some of the great holidays we have been on, and we both agreed the best break we've had was in Sidari which is in the north of Corfu- Greece. We were lucky enough to stay at the Goudelis Appartments, these apartments are based about a 25 minute walk or a 5 minute taxi ride away from the main centre of sidari, which for us made it the perfect holiday locaton, as your not right on top of the boom boom shake the room bars, and there is a fair few of em! The appartments are run by the wonderful Goudelis family, you have the cheeky but very loveable Spiros, the head of the family, his lovely wife Alexandra, and their 2 beautiful daughters, Lia who would move heaven and earth to make your stay as pleasant as possible, and the delightful Carolina, the most... Read review

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