City break in Corfu. Active leisure ideas for Corfu - attractions, recreation and nightlife

In addition to magnificent beaches, Corfu is ready to offer tourists a lot of opportunities for interesting entertainment. It has several excellent water parks, one of the best is Aqualand. This water park occupying the area is 75,000 square meters is one of the largest in Greece. Dozens of swimming pools are available here for holidaymakers, including special small pools for children with fountains and safe slides.

The choice of rides is also huge, from water zones for the smallest ones to dizzying slides for thrill-seekers. In the water park, you can comfortably relax all day long. The facility can offer comfortable recreation areas with sun loungers and umbrellas, as well as several restaurants and cafes. It is important to note that Aqualand provides a number of special services to people with disabilities.

The “Channel of Love” is popular among romantic natures and fans of relaxation in picturesque natural places. This narrow strait can be found near Sidari Beach. There is a small sandy beach here, which is always warmed up well thanks to the special characteristics of the coast. This stretch of the coastline is considered one of the most picturesque on the island; here you can admire unusual geological formations and explore the surrounding area. Tours of the natural canal are very popular among couples, as gorgeous views of the hills framing the canal can be enjoyed from the water. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

On the west coast of Corfu is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches - Agios Gordios Beach. It is a real entertainment center in the open air. Besides serene recreation on the coast, a wide range of services is available to tourists. On the beach, there is a water sports center where you can rent all the necessary equipment for all kinds of activities and try them out under the guidance of instructors.

Attractive diving and snorkeling sites can be discovered near the beach. Fishing tours are also organized from here. A bungee jump tower is installed directly on the beach, and thrill-seekers will have the opportunity to go paragliding over the coast. The beach is perfectly equipped, offering attractive taverns and bars.

Climbing the Mount Pantokrator, the highest on the island, is popular among hiking enthusiasts. On the slopes of the mountain, there are several hiking trails of various levels of complexity, no special equipment or training are needed. At the top of the mountain are the best viewing platforms on the island. An average climb takes about two hours. Besides natural sights, these places are famous for historical sites - one of the ancient monasteries stands on the top of the mountain.

In the vicinity of the town of Pelekas is another interesting observation platform, which is called “Kaiser`s Throne”. It is also located on the top of a hill. The platform is named after Kaiser Wilhelm II who loved to relax in these places. Now the throne is well equipped, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding areas. In good weather, Albanian shores and the picturesque green Ropa Valley are perfectly visible from here.

The island's most famous aquarium, Corfu Aquarium, is open in Paleokastritsa. It is one of the most interesting in Greece, presenting a unique collection of rare marine creatures. Visitors will be able to admire exotic fish, see rare species of stingrays and jellyfish, admire unmarried octopuses and the rarest marine predators. The aquarium stands out for its modern design, it can be visited both independently and as part of an organized tour.

Fans of eventful evenings and nightlife should head to the west coast, which is a continuous series of nightclubs and discos. The biggest concentration of popular nightclubs is between the city of Corfu and the resort village of Gouvia. These places are considered to be an ideal spot for young travelers. The island's most famous nightclubs such as Ekati and Corfu by Night can be found here. In the daytime, most of the beach clubs work as regular cafes, and in the evening, they are amazingly transformed to offer visitors an enchanting entertainment program. Fans of unusual entertainment will have the opportunity to visit yacht discos. In this area, they cruise along the coast almost all night long. Corfu is a perfect holiday destination for fans of a wide variety of entertainment.