Corfu: a true holiday paradise

April 5, 2009

Chandris hotels

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Dassia, as described before, is one of the most popular tourist resorts on the island. One of the best hotels there is Chandris Hotel, situated only few minutes away from the centre of the town. And only 12 km from Kerkyra: the capital of the island. All the facilities a tourist could claim are available, partly free of charge. Accommodation in a four-star-hotel provides comfort and satisfaction. Chandris is a matter of fact a chain of hotels providing tourists with ‘ Greek spirit and true hospitality’. The one in Corfu is certainly a jewel of the chain, overlooking a sapphire Ionian Sea. It is situated in a close proximity to a beach stretching along Dassia bay, at night perfect for romantic strolls.

Another town that can boast fine accommodation options is Agios Georgios, or St. George. This town, situated on the north-west coast of the island ( because there is also another Agios Georgios, also situated in the west coast) has a large, sweeping sandy cove to offer, perfect for a family rest on a beach. There are no old buildings in the town as it was built as a resort for tourists not so long ago: there one will find no typical Greek spirit. Though there is truly nothig to be seen in this town there is a possibility to go for a walk through the hills surrounding the village- for more fit tourists, yet the views are just spectacular! The town has a few Greek tavernas, watching sunsets while consuming typical Grek dishes is definately an unforgettable experience. Bars and nightclubs in Agios Georgios are situated along the beach. Lack of historical monuments is made up for with innumerable palces of night entertainment.

April 4, 2009

Nissaki: a tiny village for peace enthusiasts

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Nissaki means a little island, and that is what Nissaki was years ago. The top of the island is now surmounted with a taverna. The island was joined with the land by stone chippings that were being shaped by local people. With the years passing by the rocks created a ramp. Now there is a thouroughfare joining the old town with the taverna and the mainland. Nissaki is a picturesque village and boasts a beautiful pebbly beach shaped like a horseshoe.

Nissaki is defiantely not for those seeking for night parties and the beat of nightlife. It is a peaceful village offering different types of accommodation ideal for those who like silence and peace, admiring of heavenly views as well as melting into a small and friendly community. The beach and shallow waters provide all enthusiasts of watersports with unusual occasion to try snorkelling or scubadiving as the sea there is crystal clear. Maybe too quiet for teenagers when it comes down to nightlife but there is of course a possibility to hire a car and make for Kassiopi or Ipsos to have fun.

Quite a different place is located on the west coast Paleokastritsa,  situated around three main bays. It is famous for being the most tresured baeuty spot. There are quite a few beaches and coves in the viccinity of Palokastritsa. There is also a monastery built in the 17th century. Visitors may come in provided they are appropriately dressed. Also worth seeing are the ’sea caves’ that can be best accessed by a boat (there is a possibility to participate in a 30 minutes long one). But the town is most famous for the busy bightlife!

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