Corfu, also known as Kerkyra, located in the northern part of the Ionian Islands in Greece. Off the northwest coast of the far north of the country , Corfu lies in the Adriatic Sea , east of Italy and south - west Albania . Has historically been controlled by many foreign powers , especially the Venetians and the British.
Nymphes
a large village contains a lot of water
Is a large village contains a lot of water, vegetables and legends built at an altitude of 200 meters. According to legend, in ancient times, nymphs bathing in waterfalls in the village . Walk will reach wells and waterfalls and you 'll find enough to make you understand why there is this myth ! It is almost certain that if you walked through this corridor will see bathed in water , especially in the spring.
It's a good idea to visit the headquarters of agriculture cooperative that produces wines and desserts . Some will be offered free samples, and you 'll have a chance to taste many kinds of different wines and buy some of them, if you like .
Out of the village , you can visit the small historic monastery . According to legend , lived there in the 5th century monk of Epirus , who said he has many wonders .
Kynopiastes
a small traditional village of the Messi Corfu area
Is a small traditional village of the Messi Corfu area and only 10 km away from the city of Corfu and the airport , and there you are visiting .
Ancient palaces , marble church , museums devoted to the olive tree and visit one of the famous restaurants in the world. , And there are many narrow paths paved with marble invite you to walk on them, and consider the small squares on homes that keeps the traditional colors . Specialization main church of the Virgin Mary, and was located in the central square . A traditional church with a unique architecture and the entrance is made ??of marble . Inside, there are frescoes of ionic School . There on the edge of the village Agia Paraskevi monastery built in the 17th century.