Corfu is so darn charming!
I felt the most of that European charm in Corfu than anywhere else in Greece.
I knew that Corfu is somewhat different from other Greek cities.
Later on I found out that Corfu never fell under the Ottoman oppression making their influences distinctive from the rest of Greece.
It’s very tranquil too!
We went here during winter when tourists are not all over the place. Then again, we traveled to different parts in Greece sequentially, and still I found Corfu to be the most temperate.
We really missed a lot of beautiful locations in Corfu given that we went there off season. We tried to go and see one beach destination, but it was so dead and everything’s closed that we didn’t even get to explore it. We only saw glimpses of it from the bus.
But of course I (we) can get really stubborn when it comes to travel exploration. We walked an extra mile to taste a bit of Greece’s pristine waters.
Gorgeous! Just gorgeous!
With time on our hands, we mainly circled around The Old Town.
We visited the Old Fortress.
We climbed the top all the way to the lighthouse.
There, we got a bird’s eye view of the city center.
We also took the bus and got to Achilleion. I’ll save that on a later post.
Our hotel was conveniently near the Vlacherna Monastery.
Granted we came here during Winter, but I was still completely charmed by it. What more if it was during summer season?
Last Call …
Tell me, do you have any good off season travels?
Categories: Greece, photography, Travel, Wide
I love Greece! Crete, is probably my favorite island. Especially the parts that aren’t too touristy..
I lived in Crete for a year. My opinion of different Greek cities bbut Crete is the nearest and dearest to my heart. 🙂
That must of been an unforgettable experience!
Wow, your artistry in these photographs is such a pleasure, rommel. Thanks so much for taking on this breathtaking trip to Corfu. Every photo is a story, I espec. like the solo man in the boat surrounded by blue.
Thanks for the kind words. That photo is getting quite a compliment.
Rommel, you definitely fell in love with Greece. Even from the different part of the World you still write lovely articles about Beautiful country. I love these off season pictures.
I do. I really really really do.
Looking forward to see your new posts. 🙂
Thanks for bringing back memories of Greece. Though I didn’t make it to Corfu, it is high on my list. I would love to spend more time in Greece! 🙂
I’m with you. I’d go back there in a heartbeat.
One of my favourite places. Thanks for the post and memories !
Nice to know you’ve been too. Thanks for the comment and visit.
I love my country and especially the Greek islands,dear Rommel,but I love it more through your lense and your glorious photos.You impressively displayed Kerkyra’s long history and culture blended with cerulean seas and verdant rocks.Thank you,my friend.
PS:I have a rich file of photos,but I won’t post any here,again;here are some Lawrence Durrell verses for you,he was a Corfu-lover :
This unimportant morning
Something goes singing where
The capes turn over on their sides
And the warm Adriatic rides
Her blue and sun washing
At the edge of the world and its brilliant cliffs…
Ahihihi …. Thanks for the beautiful verses. I actually love seeing your comment pics. It lets me know how others “see” the things I’ve seen.
Thanks kindly,Rommel.Then,here is one to see the symphony of greens and blues and the smooth meeting of the Ionian waters with the rocky Corfu land :
When you travel off season you see things and talk to locals in a way you never would during high season. Crocus peaking through the snow in London parks, hotel owner’s inviting you to their table in their dining room in Ireland, spending an hour talking to locals in the shops in Rome. Experiencing 15 straight days of (light)snow in Poland. January and February are the best time of the year to travel in Europe. Love your photos.
Very true. We had the most local interactions this winter trip we had than in any of our trips. I remember the old folks we asked on how to get around the city, and they were “arguing” for the best way for us to purchase bus tickets. 🙂
I can never tire of Corfu. Thanks for the memory nudge!
It’s gonna be etch to memory for me too. Have you been to Hydra?
No but I saw your previous post and I am tempted. This year I return to the Cyclades after 5 years away!
How do they get the water so blue?
Greek has the best waters. Such pleasure to have lived there for a year.
I just love to travel, no matter on or off season. You have captured some stunning sights here 🙂
Btw, even i can’t resist touching the water even in winters!
Ow, there was actually one person swimming on one of the areas I’ve shown here. I guess one can’t really resist to dive in those beautiful inviting waters.
Looks so beautiful there. Out of season is always better, as the hoards aren’t there too. I need to see Corfu for myself one day. So many places, so little time. 🙂
I’m sure you’d be able to squeeze in Corfu among your many travel plans. 🙂
Incredibly beautiful photos! Such a lovely destination .
Wonderful to have the place to yourself, these wonderful photos benefit from the out of season peace. Now you’ve made me want to go somewhere and I can’t!
Why so, Gilly? Ah, no matter how near or far you go, you always get a kick out of something anyways.
Thanks for the wonderful introduction and pictures! Being Seniors, we always travel off season and love it. ( http://www.2independent-travelers.com)
Then you gonna love it here. I noticed Corfu having so many friendly seniors in every corner. They are lovely and approachable.
Such vivid captures, Rommel. Thank you. I can now see how Corfu differs so from the rest of Greece. Here’s to your returning some summer!
Corfu is still Greek but definitely very distinguishable from the rest. I’m here in Japan now so I’ll just dream about Summer in Greece for now.
Love it Rommel. Another one on my list to visit. I wish I had made an effort to visit while I was in Naxos 2011. Great shots.
Thanks! It’s always hard to decide which Greece destination to go to. I’m sure Naxos was still a great choice. Thanks for the compliment.
I can’t pick a favorite photo. All are just awesome. That captivating charm!
Just pick the one with that hot guy on it. 😀 I kid. I kid. 🙂
Hahaha! Good idea. I choose that then.
Another wonderful collection Rommel. But I do think the cherubs in those first pics should go on a diet! 🙂
Nah, they’re adorable that way. Plus, I don’t think those pinch-able cheeks wouldn’t look better on a skinny body. 😀
I wonder how warm the water is. It looks delightful!
Decent actually. If you look at the picture of me with the water, to my right was a guy swimming. 🙂 Either the water temp was decent, or he really just have a strong threshold for cold. 😀
Your pictures tell so many stories. The picture of the boat in the vast sea looks great!
Quite a specific mention on that pic. Thanks for the feedback.
I loved Corfu…and it truly is a charming place!
You’ve been! And glad to know I’m not alone on my assessment of Corfu. 😉
Corfu was a highlight of my entire Greece experience.
These are incredibly beautiful pictures ! The infinite blue sky and the complimenting scenery is just stunning !! Your photography is a delight! 🙂
The destination calls for artsy captures so… 😀 Thanks for the compliment.
Corfu looks like a great place to hang ~ a bit of Greece and then as you say a feel of Europe. The photo you captured of the sea and of the fisherman taking up just a small space of this vastness is incredible…a feeling of serenity with this shot 🙂 Enjoy your travels.
Absolutely. It’s a place to really relax esp. having just gone from Athens and Thessaloniki.
Glad to check in after so long… your photos are always fantastic! ❤
Absolutely remarkable shots, Rommel. You captured the vistas so beautifully.
Big, bright and bold.
nice photos. my dream is to visit greece someday. 🙂
Gorgeous pictures! I love Corfu especially the North! I’ve got an upcoming blog all about how wonderful it is there 🙂
Great photos , thank you for reminding me my home ♡ Greece is a place to be loved and i suggest you visit next year Mylos island ! Trust me you haven’t seen waters like this!
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Beautiful pictures!!