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COrFU<br />

ReSoRT INFoRMATIoN<br />

Mountain scenery, sandy beaches and a national cuisine<br />

that makes the most of the island’s natural produce –<br />

it’s all part and parcel of what Corfu has to offer.<br />

From the stripes of the national flag to its sugar cube villas and Aegean waters,<br />

Greece wears a uniform of blue and white. But Corfu throws an extra colour<br />

into the mix – green. Known as the Emerald Isle, the second-largest Greek Island<br />

is covered in cypress trees, olive groves and wild flowers.<br />

Where you choose to stay will depend on the vibe you’re after. Aghios Georgios<br />

and Acharavi, in the north, are two of the quieter resorts. There’s plenty of space on<br />

the wide sandy beaches here, and the candle-lit tavernas tend to be family-run affairs.<br />

In Sidari and Govia, the pace picks up with the introduction of karaoke bars and cafés<br />

serving British breakfasts, but you’ll still find quiet coves on the coast when you need<br />

a bit of down-time. Then there’s Kavos, where strobe lights and DJ booths are<br />

the tools of the trade.<br />

Finally, Corfu’s fertile soil means it’s overflowing with fresh produce. Most of the island’s<br />

restaurants take advantage of the lemons, tomatoes, herbs and olives that grow here.<br />

The result is menus full of speciality dishes, like the herby veal dish, sofrito, and the<br />

tomato-and-beef favourite pastitsada.<br />

WEATHEr rEPOrT<br />

Average monthly temperature (°c)<br />

92<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

14 14 16 19 24 29 32 32 27 23 18 15<br />

Sidari Rock<br />

Formations<br />

Sidari<br />

Roda<br />

Acharavi<br />

Kassiopi<br />

San Stefanos<br />

Pantokrator<br />

Kouloura<br />

Nissaki<br />

Barbati<br />

Paleokastritsa<br />

Caves<br />

Dassia<br />

Gouvia<br />

Ermones<br />

Alykes Potamos<br />

Corfu Town<br />

Glyfada<br />

Pelekas<br />

Fountain of Karaki<br />

Perama<br />

Achilleion Palace<br />

Gastouri<br />

Benitses<br />

Agios Ioannis<br />

Ionian Sea<br />

15km<br />

St George South<br />

Argirades<br />

Things to See & Do<br />

Kavos<br />

Corfu Town<br />

All tangled streets and shuttered houses,<br />

Corfu Town is one good looking capital. It’s built<br />

on a promontory and wedged between two chunky<br />

Venetian fortresses that look like they’ve been<br />

airlifted out of Italy and dropped into the old town.<br />

It comes with a small golden beach and two tiny<br />

harbours, not to mention a wide range of restaurants.<br />

Old Fortress<br />

You can’t miss this imposing fort in Corfu Town.<br />

Originally built back in the 6th century, it was the<br />

Venetians that created its current shape. They<br />

equipped it with cannons and chunky window-less<br />

walls in an effort to protect the island from<br />

sea attacks. Fast forward to today and it’s become<br />

a something of a star on the sightseeing hitlist.<br />

Go-as-you-please<br />

Combine your cruise with a 7-night stay in<br />

accommodation arranged by yourself in Corfu,<br />

giving you the flexibility to tailor-make your own<br />

<strong>Cruise</strong> & Stay/Stay & <strong>Cruise</strong> holiday. You can also<br />

add a 3-night stay after your cruise. Transfers are<br />

provided between the airport and the ship only.<br />

Prices are per the brochure prices for the<br />

corresponding 7-night cruise.<br />

Booking codes: MTT/MUU.<br />

Single codes: MTM/MUH.

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