Corfu., Kerkira, Island, Ionian, Greece, Greek, travel, vacation, EU, European, Europe, historical, heritage, "north east coast", holiday, Architecture, "fishing nets", nets, fishing, beach, pontoon, houses, boats."Greek Flag".
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Fishing nets drying and being repaired at Agios (Saint) Stephanos ,on the Greek Island of Corfu. Local houses or restaurant look out onto tranquil bay. This village provides a safe anchorage for yachts and attractive place for evening dining and Greek hospitality.
View of table and chairs in a restaurant or taverna at Agios Stephanos on the north east coast of Greek Island of Corfu. This bay is popular as a safe anchorage for yachts and local food and hospitality.
View out to the bay from a restaurant in Agios(Saint) Stephanos on the Greek Island of Corfu. Probably the corner table being popular and offering unobstructed of bay and yacht at anchor.
Corfu, Kerkira, Island, Ionian, Greece, Greek, travel, vacation, EU, European, Europe, historical, heritage, "north east coast", holiday, "Agios Stephanos", Lemon, "Lemon Tree", flowers, wall, tree, yellow, green, red
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Lemon tree at entrance to a local house in Agios Stephanos on the north east coast of the Greek Island of Corfu.Image shows abundant lemons and garden flowers in the sunshine.
View of Albania from hillside whilst walking at Agios Stephanos on the Greek Island of Corfu.The olive grove below surrounds some local houses looking out to sea.
Looking into olive grove showing ancient trees and low stone boundary wall. The Venetians paid in gold for the planting of olive trees throughout the Greek Island of Corfu or Kirkira.
Viewed from the sea, the town on the Island of Corfu in Greece. Shows very old Architecture with buildings facing out to sea. A small restaurant is also located just above sea level on a rocky promontory.
View of various town buildings from the new fort, showing traditional and ancient architecture and design. Colour is also a feature of many buildings and Venetian influence.
View over Corfu Town towards Mouse Island and Kanoni.The section of the New Fort houses a Jewish junior school.In the distance the far end of the Island can be seen.
Old fortress and Corfu town viewed from new fortress. Close proximity of buildings with narrow streets and architecture sunny for most of the year. In the far distance the high fortifications of the old fort is draped a political message relating to national economics and policy.
Corfu Town buildings viewed from the Venetian new fort showing the historic amongst the urban Architecture. The town is largely unspoiled by new buildings and ancient buildings are to be found for interested visitors.
Viewed from Corfu Town, Garitsa bay with a small marina and wide sweeping bay of attractive blue sea with headland beyond. Popular walking area along the promenade and around the bay with small tavernas or cafes and buildings and trees.
View of front of house and patio in a narrow street in Corfu Town, Greek Island of Corfu. Image shows grapevine a shrub and two white plastic chairs. A tranquil and cool location.
Island of Corfu, from the town a wide sweeping bay named Garitsa that is used by local boats and International Yachts for anchorage near the Old Fort and also a popular walking area to areas such as Mon Repos and Kanoni.
Image of rear of three story dwelling in Corfu Town, showing window shutters and a balcony. Some urban decay is evident and exposed brickwork. Possibly damaged during second world war, this is apparently also the Jewish quarter of the town and close to the new venetian fort. A small Jewish junior school is still active and located in a section of the fort building.The area was also popular for local crafts and trades and lacework.
Quiet back street area of Corfu Town and entrance to a house near the new fort and Jewish area. Image captures the warmth and atmosphere and urban dwelling.
View from the sea of the new fort at Corfu Town, Island of Corfu, Greece. This fort is more set back and beyond the Jewish quarter and now also houses a school. The top levels of this fort provide extensive views.
View from the sea of the Old Fort at Corfu Town on the Island of Corfu in Greece. Also called Kerkira, this fort was replaced by a new fort more set back. During the occupation by the British orders were to destroy much of the old fort and the armaments there.
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Mon Repos palace and view out to sea, interesting place to visit with gardens, woods, secluded beach, ancient monuments and local museum. This is an understatement as it was also the home of Greek Royalty and discovered and undiscovered temples and ancient history.
Corfu.town, Kerkira, Island, Ionian, Greece, Greek, travel, vacation, EU, European, Europe, historical, heritage, "east coast", holiday, Architecture, decay."Palace of St Michael and St George".
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View from the sea of The Palace of St Michael and St George at Corfu Town,island of Corfu, Greece. Former Government Building,later a casino.
Image of lined up yachts and boats at the International Marina in Gouvia Bay near Corfu Town. Popular location and safe anchorage for sailing the Ionian.
Public outside bar with view of beach and sea at Gouvia, Greek Island of Corfu. Gouvia is located just around east coast from Corfu Town. Popular holiday location. This bar has a good location and is also by a restaurant and hotel.
A traditional Greek Caique or fishing boat having left Corfu Town on the Island of Corfu heading to sea for an evenings work. The boat forms a silhouette during the early evening light and on a sea full of reflections and a backdrop of distant land.
Narrow back street in Corfu Town, Greek Island of Corfu. Local people are shopping or going about their daily routine. The buildings are high and the streets narrow that allow for cooler atmosphere and in Venetian times a greater amount of properties.
View of yachts and marina at the bay of Gouvia, near Corfu Town, Greek Island of Corfu. Popular location for sailing in the Ionian on the Corfu east coast and parts of Albania coastline that lies opposite.
Narrow street scene in Corfu Town, a place to visit especially early season. Image shows street side restaurant , high local buildings and ancient paving. It also represents perhaps a Greek view of,"if it isn't broken, or less than 300 years old, why try to fix it".
Ancient ornamental wrought iron balcony on a house at Garitsa near Corfu Town, Greek Island of Corfu. Shows private window box flowers and traditional window shutters.
A detailed image of a quiet street in Corfu town on the Greek Island of Corfu.The image captures the local atmosphere and shows attractive paved road surface.
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Beach scene early season in May at Gouvia, Greek Island of Corfu. Image shows unused beach sun loungers in attractive location and in the sun. Gouvia bay is beyond and part of the local coastline.
Image looking down from camera of steps and narrow street at the rear of Corfu Town and leading down from the new venetian fort area back to town. This area is both cool and tranquil and has a special atmosphere.
Walking from the new fort in Corfu Town on the island of Corfu back towards the town center. Steps going down from the old Jewish quarter back to the busy town and the many tourists.
The canal dividing the Old Fort from the Town at the Greek Island of Corfu. The old fort being a former Venetian stronghold and the canal a safe haven or anchorage for local and visiting boats. Larger ships would anchor-off in the adjacent Garitsa bay.
Hidden steps and narrow walkways at the rear of Corfu Town leading up to the new venetian fort and Jewish area. A great sense of atmosphere can be discovered and shade from perhaps a hot afternoon.
One of many large frescoes to be discovered in Greece. This fresco is a conventional religious painting and can be found at a small chapel within the grounds of Mon Repos in Garitsa, Corfu. Unfortunately these relics are being allowed to possibly deteriorate open to the weather and elements.
Perhaps a Royal commemorative plaque depicting a future Queen and her Prince on the wall of a small derelict chapel within the grounds of Mon Repos in Garitsa on the Greek Island of Corfu.
View from a town square of road junction in Corfu Town, Greek Island of Corfu. Image shows people commuting by foot and by motor vehicles. Also shown are traffic lights, trees and parts of buildings.
Rear view of several multi-story dwellings or apartments in Corfu Town. Image also shows urbane washing lines and shared town square area. This loaction is near the new Venetian fort on the Greek Island of Corfu.
A person walking casually along the pavement and sea wall in Garitsa, Corfu Town on the Greek Island of Corfu. Image shows the bay and Old Fortifications originally provided by the Venetions in ancient times.
Image of view from battlements on New Fort, Corfu Town, Greek Island of Corfu. The blue and white Greek National flag is also flying on high and over the town.
Front view of a section of the very ancient Venetian secure boat yard at Gouvia, Greek Island of Corfu. Although fenced-off there are no signs of restoration or protection against the elements or further damage.
A taverna in Corfu town, Greek Island of Corfu. The restaurant is located on a street corner and shows two adults talking. The image also shows attractive paved road surface.
Image of a warm side street in Corfu Town on the Greek Island of Corfu, a popular international tourist venue. The Greeks enjoy a heritage that is reflected in custom and architecture.
Ancient clock bell tower at the old fort in Corfu town on the Greek Island of Corfu.This tower can be seen from the town and is located high on the fortifications and provided time and warnings.
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Corfu Town and activity at the Liston Building adjacent the esplanade. This location can avail the interested visitor with fine food, drinks, social interaction and ideal people watching opportunity. Architecture and location creates a sense of fun and prestige and is probably a special international place.
Image of Liston Building, cool paving and distant people. Located in central "sea facing" area of Corfu Town, adjacent "the esplanade cricket pitch",is the first place for casual drinks, refreshment and light food.
Another view of the popular Liston Building in Corfu Town on the island of Corfu.People around walking and talking and some eating in local restaurants.
Image of the Liston building in Corfu Town center, with waiters carrying trays of food and drink to the many visitors. The food and drink are typically Greek and the backdrop to the Liston are the former cricket playing field, a British invention. Further away is the Esplanade and Palace, now a museum.
This is a both historic and beautiful place. Justifiably popular with the locals and the tourists. There is an air of sophistication here and people tend to promenade as well as eat and drink. A social center and a cultural center and a family center, a return place where you gauge your success and age or romantic moment.