With Christmas and New Year out of the way and the UK being hit by really bad winter weather, we are all getting ready for our summer 2010 holiday. Where to go, where to go? where to go? Well, I am thinking you can't go wrong with booking a nice cheap holiday to one of the Greek Islands. Greece has some beautiful islands to pick from, but I am swaying with the idea of stunning Corfu.
There is so much to do on the island of Corfu including fabulous architecture, inspirational history and stunning scenery. Some of the top attractions of Corfu include the Taverva White house, which over looks Kalami Bay, this is where the famous Durrell family lived with their family and resided here for four years and after this period remained in Greece for many years. The brothers were inspired to create some of their greatest work here in Corfu and the Durrell School of Corfu in Corfu Town was created in their honour. The school is located in Corfu Town and can be visited by all. The Angelokastro is another must see. It is one of the greatest and most important Byzantine castles of Greece. It is located at the top of the highest peak of the island's coastline on the north west of the island near to Palaiokastritsa. When you arrive at the top you will encounter some amazing views of the surrounding area.
I have researched Corfu quite a lot and I don't think you will be disappointed with the beaches Corfu has to offer. Corfu's beaches are mostly sandy and have fabulous, safe, blue Mediterranean seas to bathe in. You will find beaches of all sizes from the large touristy beaches to the small secluded coves with no-one on them.
I'm thinking that hiring car on the island is going to be the best way to explore the island. With friends and colleagues recommending car hire and travelling everywhere on the island, this has got to be a cheaper and more exciting way of spending the duration of your holiday. Corfu is not a very big island and I think you will get to see most attractions with in your duration here.
Corfu holidays are there to have and you will probably find, as I have, Corfu is one of the cheaper islands to travel to and in the current world economical situation this could be the answer to our summer holidays 2010 on a budget.
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