Hostels in CORFU, GREECE

Corfu – Explore the Rocky Coves and Peaceful Beaches
 
The city of Corfu is the main town and the capital of Corfu Island, located in Greece. In Greek, the city is known by the name of Kerkyra and it also has a popular name of Kastropolis that means Castle City. Corfu is a popular holiday travel destination.

History:
The island of Corfu was captured by people from different settlements for short periods of time. Starting from the Phaeacians, the island was visited by people from Corinth, Eretria, Athens, Lacedaemonia, Venetia and so on. It was in 19th century that the island of Corfu was seized by French troops. However, it was captured by British troops soon and was finally united with Greece, along with other Ionian islands.

The Greek name of the city, Kerkyra, has been derived from Korkyra, who was the daughter of Asopus, a Greek river. The Greek Government declared Corfu as the Castle City because of three castle complexes found here. In 2007, the old town of the city was included in the World heritage list of UNESCO.

Popular places:
The palace of Achillion is among the main attraction of Corfu. Located in the village of Gastouri, the palace was built by the Austrian Empress, Elizabeth. It acted like the summer resort of the Empress. Archaeological Museum was built in 1960s and is known for displaying excavation finds.

St. Michael and George Palace was built by British in 1819. The palace is known for its Asiatic museum and gallery. The Asian Art Museum and the Byzantine Museum of Antivouniotissa are other places worth visiting in and around the city. A small water park, known as Aqualand, is a good place to have some great fun on water rides.

The trip to the city and the island of Corfu remains incomplete without visiting the splendid beaches of this region. Sidari, Dasia, Kassiopi, Glifada and Pelekas beach are few to mention. Mt. Pantokrator is the highest mountain of the island and offers a great opportunity for hiking.

Getting around:
One can get around the city by taking advantage of the bus service with main bus terminal at San Rocco Square, if you’re not sure where to go or how to get there the best guide is to check the maps and timetables at the stations. Taxi and car rental services can also be considered to move from one place to another.

Places of Entertainment:
One can buy olive goods and leather products, along with honey and wine from Corfu. Golf course of the city is one of the 19 championship courses of European Continent. Asian and Western restaurants serve variety of cuisines.

Accommodation Options:
One can find a variety of budget accommodation options such as youth hostels, bed and breakfast, guesthouse and motels as well as Luxury hotels available in the city in the form of villas, apartments and hotels. These accommodation facilities are available for all budget preferences.

Currency:
Drachma is the old currency of the city. In 2001, Euro was introduced to replace the old currency, to get the best rates for your Euros check the news and internet before you change your money

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