Corfu: a true holiday paradise

April 17, 2009

North Corfu : a green oasis

Filed under: Articles — Tags: , , — thermotherm @ 3:49 pm

The northern part of the island of Corfu is the closest to Albania coast. This part of island boasts one of the most reknown holiday resorts: Kassiopi.In the vicinity of the town there is, as local people believe, a place where a temple of Zeus once visited by Nero stood. To see the place must be a true attraction not only for those interested in mythology and history. There is also a tip of Cape of St Barbara: the place from which Albania may actually be seen. Crossing Kassiopiu one reaches the slopes of Mount Pantokrator: the highest one in Rhodes. There, one the roud around the feet of the mountain there are two interesting villages: Achravi and Almyra, sharing the same beach: one of the widest and longest on the island. This place may be described as a true oasis: hidden among olive groves, on the edge of Ionian Sea provides refreshment even during the most scorching wave of heat.
Going further as the road to the south leads there are two villages most popular with British tourists: Roda and Sidari. Visitors coming there seem to be true enthusiasts of taking pictures as they do never part with their cameras. Less known among the British is Karousades, a town located further to the south, where the land flattens a bit. Roads in that part of the island are exceptionally good, enable fast and comfortable transport. There are plenty of places that offer car renting: whatever the season. That way of travelling in Rhodes seems to be the most recommendable: all of the most famous spots are available at any time of day and night, if a visitor only has a car. One more attraction may be Mount Pantokrator: a perfect mount to climb even if you are not a qualified climber or an ideal background for taking unforgettable photos.

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