Corfu Waterfront

Greece - The Old Fortress & Corfu Township

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August 3rd 2006
We struggled to get up and had to rush down to the bus stop at the far end of the shops. Thankfully the bus was also on Island time and arrived about 15 minutes late. We jumped on headed into Corfu Township on the east coast of the Island. We had a walk along the waterfront and found a nearby café for brunch. We wandered through the township and weaved our way through the narrow roads and all ... 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