Strandvakantie Corfu from 1.549 €

Total price From 3.097 €

Created: Thursday, November 9, 2023

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About the destination

With its Venetian fortress, British palaces, and a French esplanade modelled on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris, Corfu may no strike you as Greek at all. The most populated and cosmopolitan of the Ionian Islands, it is packed with foreigners and foreign architecture. In legend, Corfu was the island where the shipwrecked Odyssey met the lovely Princess Nausicaa. Some locals claim it was also the magical isle conjured up by Shakespeare in The Tempest. Corfu Town, a small and pleasant city, is the largest and most important town on the island. This is where the airport is located and where most ships cruise and long distance ferries dock. The Old Fortress is definitely one of Corfu’s landmarks. Built by the Venetians in 1546 on the site of a Byzantine castle, the fortress is separated from the rest of the town by a moat. The Old Town is a maze of narrow streets dominated by the 16th century fortress. Around every corner you can find a chapel, old mansion or secret garden square. Between the Old Fortress and the Old Town, we find The Esplanade, with its arches and cafes, is considered the most beautiful esplanade in Greece. The Achillion Palace is ideally located in the picturesque village of Gastouri, 10 km south of the city centre. It was the summer residence of Empress Sissi from 1890 until her death in 1898. This beautiful building and its picturesque gardens overlooks the sea and Corfu town. On the north western tip of the island is the lively resort of Sidari. It's actually two small coastal villages connected by a long sweeping sandy beach. The Kanoni peninsula, with the 17th century monastery for women, is one of Corfu's best known landmarks and can be found on numerous postcards from the island. From the islet of Kanoni, it's possible to go by boat to another islet, the Mouse Island or Pontikonisi. Corfu's architecture is very diverse, influenced by the civilizations that once occupied the island. Mass tourism has turned parts of the island into eyesores but a surprising amount of the island still consists of olive groves, mountains or woodland. Corfu Town is a charming and elegant town, built between two fortresses. Corfu is considered one of Greece's most beautiful cities, and it is easy to understand why when you're strolling down the narrow streets and through the alleys, walking over spacious squares, visiting Byzantine churches and Venetian monuments. And of course, Corfu also has its natural beauty; the green-turquoise water that surrounds the town.

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17 May

Transport from Amsterdam to Corfu

Departure

Transavia Holland - HV6781

07:00 - Rotterdam, Rotterdam (RTM) Alternative airport

10:40 - Kerkyra/corfu, Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)

Nonstop Fare: Basic

Transport: HV6781

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Basic

17 May

Transfer

Transfer from Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU) to Restia

Pick-up time: 10:40 Shuttle - Standard (Standaard gedeelde Shuttle) Bus

Shuttle

Standard (Standaard gedeelde Shuttle) Bus

17 May

Accommodation

7 Nights

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Almiros Beach - At 24.9 km from the centreBED AND BREAKFASTAlmyros Beach , Almiros Beach 49081 Premium suite with garden view

Set in Almiros Beach, 400 metres from Acharavi Beach, Restia offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a private beach area, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. A terrace, an in-house bar and shared lounge are available. All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms also offer a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. A buffet, à la carte or American breakfast is available at the property. Restia offers a hammam. You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Speaking Greek and English, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. Almiros Beach is 1.3 km from the accommodation, while Antinioti West Beach is 2.6 km from the property. Corfu International Airport is 36 km away.

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