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Corfu
Town Walking Tour |
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Let Angela and Nathan
take you on a guided tour of Corfu Town. Previously many have complained
that Corfu town is difficult to navigate. Forget the tourist routes, we show you the highlights and our favourite
Corfiot locations - in an easy to follow guide. You may be interested to
know, that there is a regular 'web site' meet every Wednesday morning. Why
not join a fun group of web site fans and go around together? 10 am is the
set off time, so make sure you leave your accommodation in time.
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The starting location
 We first need a starting point
which is the Old Corfu Port car park. We have selected this location, as
parking is only 1.50 Euros (for all day), and there is plenty available! So,
depending where on Corfu you are staying, you will need to follow the
following instructions to direct you.
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If you are staying South of
Corfu town:
If you are staying North of
Corfu town:
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 Once
you have arrived at the car park and found a place to park, (do not park to
close to the quay side edge), look towards the old fort.
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The meeting point
 Opposite
the car park you will see this stone statue, surrounded by a circular railing.
The regular web site meet is every Wednesday at 10am. Do not worry if you
cannot make it, as the directions below are very comprehensive.
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Lets Go!
 Look
for the path exit opposite the stone statue - towards the fort. Cross the
road and into the square. Keep the fort to your right, and walk towards the
top, right hand corner. |
 Follow
this road, and enter into the square. Pass a plam tree, two coffee
bars and take the road/path to the top right corner.
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  Follow
the path up the hill (towards the pink Church). You will reach a set stone
steps. Continue up - the old fort will be directly to your right.
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 At
the top of the steps, you will see the entrance to the old fort. For a
nominal fee, you can take a look around - but that is not a part of this
tour.
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  Go
through the tunnel. The kids will love it! You will emerge out of the tunnel
into the market!
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Cross over the road (be careful with your children).
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  Walk
through the market. Take note of the diverse selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, vibrant colours and aromas.
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  Towards
the middle, one stall offers an excellent selection of olives. Ask to try
some before you purchase! Also note, the herbs on offer. Towards the
end you will reach (smell!) the fish part of the market.
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  At
the end of the market, turn left, crossing the road and into the small
street (called Garaz Markara). Follow this street, turn right at the top and
go down the slop onto the main road at the bottom - turn left.
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 You
are now walking along Corfu's main high street!
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  Continue
to the end of the street. (Look for the church bell tower ahead.) On your
left, you will see the 'National Bank of Greece'. Ahead, notice the red sign
on the building. Fork to the right.
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  Follow
this narrow lane to the end, passing lots of gold and jewelry shops!
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Coffee Time
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Detour to the new fort. More>> |
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Saint Spiridon Church is well worth a look
inside. Please though observe local dress custom. More>>
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Lunch Time
We offer you three option -
all different in style.
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