Corfu Holidays offer the tourist a hotspot steeped in culture, sun and partying
Corfu (or sometimes call Kerkyra) is easily the most famous and popular of the Ionian islands amongst British holiday makers. It is a haven for cheap package holidays offering a unque blend of cheap drinks, all night partying, late night entertainment, modern culture and sun. Corfu has lots of safe beaches, family based resorts and days out that make it appealing for families. Corfu holidays sometimes bear the stigma that it's overun with mass tourism, a saturation of cheap hotels and young party goer's. Although this is true at time, the island does pride itself on it's cultural and tranquil side. Resorts such as Agios Stefanos, Khlomos, or Lefkami offer romantic hotspots, picturesque bays and mountainous countryside.
The north coast and is the tranquil green part of the island and hosts resorts such as Acharavi, Arilas, Kassiopa, Sidari and Paleokastritsa boasting great nightlife, excellent beaches and a mix of low budget and fine luxury hotels. The north west is mostly untouched by mass tourism and offers some excellent luxury hotels. The south boast the resorts of Benitses, Messoghi and the world reknowned party resort of Kavos
Classic beach holidays in Corfu
During the summer months, Corfu holidays become top of the tourist hotlist for Greece. Corfu Town is a modern and cosmopolitan location. There are visable influences from many different nationalities including Greek, British, Italian and French. The climate on the island rarely drops below 25 degrees Celsius in the summer months, though most of the time the temperature is up around the low to mid thirties Celsius. The beaches are among some of the finest in Greece, many have been awarded the European Blue Flag award. The best beaches can be found in the resorts of Agios Georgios, Agios Stefanos and Paleokastritsa.
Getting to Corfu
Cheap holidays in Corfu are accessible by flights directly from all major UK airports. Daily regular flights leave with low-cost airlines such as Easyjet. The flight time is around three hours. Transfer times can be maximum upto one hour depending on which holiday resort you visit.
Cheap holidays in Corfu for all ages and budgets
Those seeking a slightly more relaxing and calm time on their holidays in Corfu are recommended to go to the interior of the island where it's incredible landscape, stunning scenery and wondrous wildlife can be found. The island boasts forty-three different varieties of wild orchid which grow in the countryside, beside the numerous olive groves. It is also still possible, for those seeking peace and quiet, to find your own secluded spot on one of the beaches skirting the island.
