Part of Corfu island

Greece (Corfu) and Albania

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July 12th 2006
Hi All, Its a hard life lazing on a Greek Island for a week! Corfu is an island in the Ionian Sea which has the most amazing blue/torquoise and cystal clear waters. Cathy, Brian (Vic's parents), Vic and I rented out a villa on the peaceful North East coast of the island with panoramic views over the water and over to Albania which is just 1.5 miles across the water! The first few days mainl ... read more

Europe » Greece » Ionian Islands » Corfu

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more