sailing holiday in corfu.

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Hospital - Health Center N Tourist Information   Bank - Exchange   Taxi   Post Office   Telephone or Exchange   Restaurant   Shopping   Ice   Fuel Harbour   Fuel by Lorry

Introduction: Numerous archaeological findings are exhibited in the town's museum; perhaps the most impressive is the Gorgon pediment, excavated on the Mon Repos estate which is itself well worth a walk. During the classical period (c. 450 B.C.) the town was located slightly south of its present site and had two harbours, the east one where today Corfiots stroll on their promenade and the west one where the airport is now. It is no coincidence that Corfu was a tourist destination even before World War I, when the word <<tourism>> did not even exist, and the activity as such was indulged in only by royalty and their followers. There is something unique about the island's atmosphere: it has something to offer each and every visitor. The old part of the town is the only complete architectural entirety still remaining in Greece, other than Nauplion. A considerable number of traditional villages still maintain their post-medieval architecture despite the ugly modern constructions surrounding them. There is the absolutely unique and extraordinary museum of Chinese and Japanese art which is housed in the former palace of the British high commissioner; there is the archaeological museum and the Paper money Museum which is located in the building of the Ionian Bank. The Historical Archives now established in a former British barracks in the old fortress includes numerous rare documents from the Venetian period on which are at the disposal of researchers. In Corfu, Easter is the season for the numerous processions renowned throughout Greece for their magnificence, when the island is overwhelmed by visitors. The serene natural beauty and lush vegetation, its fertile soil, are all nurtured by the island's humid climate.
On a more practical level, Corfu town and the marina at Gouvia can provide anything a yacht needs in marine goods and repairs. Kassiopi in the north and Gaios in Paxos have many shops, but in Lefkimmi a walk of about two kilometers from the harbour is necessary to reach the stores.

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