Green Island Cofu

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Corfu is said to have been blessed by mother Nature in that it is the greenest island that Greece has to offer. Its natural beauty, hidden beneath an emerald green cloak , reveals mountains and steep cliffs leading into deep, crystal clear waters. A portrait of elegant architecture combined with sunny beaches, a vivid night life and fine cuisine succeeds in attracting visitors from the four corners of the globe. The island coastline is shallow in most places and spans from golden sandy beaches to peddly shores, all washed by crystal clear waters. Corfu's sporting include tennis courts, fully equipped gyms, a cricket ground and an 18 - hole, championship golf course. Its multitude of activities extend to a wide range of water sports, ranging from deep - sea diving to paragliding. The island's historical heridaye is not only skin deep and visitors can still explore traditional, unspoilt Corfiot villages and its many museums displaying Corfu's colourful past. CORFU APARTMENTS FROM PRIVATE CORFU VILLAS+APARTMENTS FOR INDEPENDENT TRAVELLER Allong the westcoast of Corfu we have the most Apartments + Villas, in a quite relaxed resorts, friendly and particularly for families and those who really want to relax or to enjoy the nature and sports. MIDDLEWESTCOAST CORFU'S BEACHES: Ermones beach: 900 meters, with sand and finegravel - deep water, diving school, windsurfing - sailing school, sun beds - umbrellas to rent and 4 Tavernas. Mirtiotissa nudist beach: about 2 Km, with fine yellow sand, and shallow water is very attractive to everyone who is really looking something nature and special quite to relax! Glyfada beach: about 4 Km, the most famous beach of Corfu, with fine sand and shallow water, 1 km long, at the Mayn season ( 20/7 - 20/8 ) is very crowdy. Water sports as paragliding, waterski, jetski, pedalo, canoes and renting boat and sundeds - umbrellas, take place at the beach. Also 7 Tavernas, 4 bars, 2mini - markets are situated direkt at the beach. There is also very good bus traffic to the Mayn town Corfu through the village Vatos. CORFU'S GOLF CLUB: 18 holes - Par 72 - SSS 72 Length 6.802 yards ( 6.183 meters ). The Corfu Club's beautiful course has been praised by many as one of the best kept in Europe. It was designed by the famous Swiss based architect, Donald Harradine and he has blended the natural resources of the lovely Ropa Valley with man made hazards to make the course a good test but a fair test. It as is enjoyable for the scratch player as it is for the long handicap one. The magnificent greens of Penncross Bent are considered to be the finest in the Mediterranean; the treelined fairways and the sandtraps combine with the several lakes and meandering steams, to make an attractive picture against a backcloth of high hills. A mod.ern irrigation system keeps the course in profect condition at all times. >>From March to November and sometimes beyond, there is warm sunshine and blue skies in Corfu but even in high summer on the golf course there is almost always a cooling breeze blowing in from the sea. Golf can also be played during the very mild winter in Corfu so any time is golf time. There are three sets of tees thus providing enjoyment for all categories of players. The turf is very good so it is easy to walk on and every hole on the course providers infinite variety - and its own problems. Corfu ist a great golf course and its fame is spreading rapidly as golfers come from all over the world to test their skill at golf and to enjoy an island which offers spectacular scenery, fine hotels and private Apartments or Villas, good food and a warm welcome. .