Corfu - Top sailing destination in Greece

There is a reason why yacht charter Corfu ranks amongst the top sailing destinations in Greece (which is a sailing paradise in itself) year after year. Actually there are several reasons. The most important have to be the relative accessibility, the very beautiful scenery and the local architecture which showcases centuries of history and a myriad of cultures and civilizations.

With such a portfolio, it’s easy to see it was named an UNESCO World Heritage Site, an award reserved only for the most unique and special places on Earth. This is because of the unique and very beautiful Italian-inspired architecture which hails from the times the Venetians controlled the city and the island.

The fact that the city is close to the international airport means that it’s easily accessible (Corfu International Airport is just 2km away). Just like another popular island for tourists in Greece, Rhodes, Corfu is famous for the yacht charter opportunities that can be found here and indeed many of the visitors who arrive here, do so in a yacht.

The best sites in town are the arcade-like houses of the Spinada square, the cricket field, the old town fortress which offers an incredible view of the Aegean Sea, the churches of Agios Spiridonas and Agios Jason Sossipatros, as well as the numerous museums found in or around town, similar to those found on other Greek islands in the Mediterranean like the Cyclades.

The wide assortment of shops, boutiques and stands will surely squeeze some money out of you, especially since Corfu is famous for its leather goods, jewelry, olive and olive-related produce, handmade needlework and kumquats. Anyone of these is likely to make a lovely souvenir from you yacht charter holiday in Corfu. Another shopping bonanza in Greece is the archipelago of the Sporades.

When it comes to easting out, you’ll find a rich cuisine here, which relies heavily on sea food, competing with the famous Dodecanese islands in terms of fancy venues strung along the city’s esplanade and fighting for attention from tourists.

For a good time in the city, remember to come yachting in Corfu in summer, because that’s when the city hosts the Ionian Summer Music Academy which features a lot of Greek traditional music in a series of concerts. If you’re not interested, just head to any of the places along the waterfront, which range from the very noisy to the quiet ones and from the swanky to the budget venues.

This is the time to experience Corfu at its best, during the summer months when the city explodes with noise, lights and different aromas which all make up a unique Greek experience that will surely leave a lasting impression on you, enough to make you want to come back.