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A Sheltered City Beach in Kerkyra, Corfu: Faliraki Beach

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This is I think the only city beach Kerkyra really has which is quite hidden behind the fortification walls of Old Corfu City. I first saw this beach whilst walking on the ramparts of Palace Agion Michail ke Antoniou, located north to the Liston Square (the Spianada). From here I saw the discreetly situated Faliraki Beach with its lone taverna sticking out of the tip of the pavement’s beach. It remains to be a very for-the-locals type of beach because most of the holidaymakers who come to the capital city often prefer to do city stuff things than beaching. It is also quite small in size and a bit concealed, far away from the maddening crowds that visit the city daily. Not a bad place at all if you were to ask me. It has a resident taverna, a stunning view to the old fortress of Corfu and charmingly quiet. This is a great place to have a quick out-of-the-city feel, a brief swim, maybe a seaside lunch with a view and perhaps, to watch the sun sets down over the horizon. Now th...

Kerkyra, Corfu Pictures (Greece): The Sequel

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I went crazy taking pictures during our first time visiting the capital city of Corfu—Kerkyra. I managed to shoot more than 300 pictures in over just a few visits and I would love to post most of them here. Partly the reason why I want to post most of my holiday pictures are the memories. That when I browse back my old travel blog pages, I am able to really picture the travel experiences I previously had. It gives me a good warm feeling when I am able to recollect. Memories are priceless you know. So having said that I will be posting a few more Kerkyra pictures after this. I don’t think I have a lot of Corfu blog posts left on my backlog list. I am almost done, just a few more on the queue and I am ready for the next Greek Island chapter. Our next holiday which is happening in a few more days =) To see my previous pictures of Kerkyra, Corfu: Pictures of Kerkyra (Corfu), some local Gourmet Specialties and a Bathing Suit For this post, these pictures were mostly taken on the...