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

10:40 Shuttle - Standard (Standaard gedeelde Shuttle) Bus

Shuttle

Standard (Standaard gedeelde Shuttle) Bus

17 May

Accomodation

7 Nights

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Restia 9.4 Superb

Corfu - At 24.9 km from the centerBED AND BREAKFASTAlmiros Beach Acharavi, Corfu 49081 Premium suite with garden view

With a stay at Restia in Corfu, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Ionian Sea and 9 minutes by foot from Acharavi Beach. This beach hotel is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Barbati Beach and 17.4 mi (28 km) from Paleokastritsa Beach.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor tennis court, and a steam room. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring indoor private spa tubs and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Pietra Restaurant, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

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