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Chlomos: Old Village at the Edge of Corfu

Chlomos is one of the oldest and highest villages in Corfu, located in the southeast of the island, around 30 km from Corfu Town. It stands on the eastern side of Mount Merovigli, at around 300 metres above sea level. Chlomos is a very small village, with around 167...
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Maitland Rotunda:  Neoclassical Temple over an Old Water Cistern

Maitland Rotunda in Spianada is a beautiful neoclassical, temple-like monument built in 1821 in honour of Sir Thomas Maitland, the first British Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands. It was a gesture of appreciation by the people of Corfu for the progress...
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Getting Around Corfu: Which Transport to Use and When

If you plan to leave your holiday resort in Corfu at least once, you should think about transportation in advance. Unless you are staying in Corfu Town and do not plan to visit any beaches, villages or other parts of the island, you will almost certainly need some...
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September & October: Velvet Season in Corfu

Autumn in Corfu is not really autumn. That’s why September and October are sometimes called the “velvet season”. And not to underrate the Corfu summer, these two months are absolutely some of the best times to be on the island, and here is why. The velvet season gives...
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