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Greece / Corfu Island / Corfu Sports (Kerkyra, Korfu) / Corfu Sporting Activities – Scuba Diving, Yachting, Golfing & Hiking on Corfu (Kerkyra) Island, Greece
Corfu Sports & Beach Activities - Scuba Diving, Parasailing, Yachting, Golfing, Hiking in Corfu (Korfu) Greece
Corfu (Kerkyra) is the ideal resort for sports, due to its mild
climate, many sport venues and recreational training schools.
Visitors can part take in the following
sporting activities:
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.: Swimming in Corfu
Corfu (Kerkyra) is well-known fro its beautiful beaches. The majority
offer sunbathing facilities (long chairs and umbrellas) and crystal
clear waters, as well as water sports facilities, cafes and dining
venues.
» The most impressive beaches are the
beaches of: Acharavi, Agios Georgios (North), Agios Georgios
(South), Agios Gordios, Agios Spyridon, Agios Stefanos (Northeast),
Agios Stefanos (Northwest), Agni, Arilas, Barbati, Benitses, Dassia,
Ermones, Gardenos, Glyfada, Ipsos, Kalami, Kaminaki, Kassiopi, Kavos,
Komeno, Kondokali, Messonghi, Mirtiotissa, Moraitika, Nissaki,
Paleokastritsa, Paramonas, Peroulades, Roda and Sidari.
For a detailed list of
beaches, click here.
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.: Water sports in Corfu
Most beaches have water sports facilities that provide visitors with
endless hours of fun.
You will find activities such as: water
skiing, pedaloes, paragliding, banana rides, ring boats, jet skiing etc.
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.: Golfing in Corfu
Corfu (Kerkyra, Korfu) has a magnificent 18-hole golf course and is considered
one of the best in Europe, with hazards such as pine trees, sand traps
and lakes. Players also have a superb view of the rolling hills. The
course is offered to both experienced and first-time players, making it
a wonderful, relaxing activity during your vacation.
» Ropa Valley:
P.O. Box 71, 49100, Corfu Island, Greece
- Tel./Fax: +30 26610 94220
- Email: cfugolf@hol.gr
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.: Scuba Diving in Corfu
Corfu's coast is perfect for scuba diving, with its coves
and bays, sea life and rocky formations under the surface.
During the summer time, the waters are warm and ideal for this sport.
Visitors can take underwater pictures and film videos or harpoon fish.
If you are not an experienced diver, Corfu (Kerkyra, Korfu ) has many diving
schools where you can take diving courses with trained professionals.
Several Corfu diving schools are:
» Corfu Diving Center:
Paleokastritsa, Corfu Island, Greece - Tel./Fax:
+30 26630 41604
» Ionian Divers:
Dassia, Corfu Island, Greece - Tel.
+30 26610 90320, Fax: +30 26610 95174
» Nautilus Diving:
Moraitika, Corfu Island, Greece - Tel.
+30 26620 76684
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.: Horseback Riding in Corfu
Horseback riding in Corfu (Kerkyra, Korfu) is a glorious experience due to the islands lush vegetation, narrow paths and beaches. They are many areas on Corfu Island that are definitely worth exploring and can only be reached on foot or on horseback. For further information, enquire at one of the Corfu riding schools
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.: Yachting in Corfu
In the region of Gouvia, just a short distance form Corfu Town, is a
spectacular fully equipped and organized 960-berth yacht marina. There
are also marinas and docks in Benitses, Ipsos, Kassiopi, Lefkimi,
Paleokastritsa, Petriti, Agni, Agios Stefanos Sinion, Agios Stefanos
Avlioton and Agios Georgios Armenadon.
Yachting and Sailing in the Ionian Sea is a truly wonderful experience
that allows you to explore areas that are otherwise inaccessible by any
other means. The waters of the Ionian Sea are ideal for lovers of
yachting and sailing as the weather is almost always calm, and even
when the winds blow, they rarely exceed 5 knots.
For further information, enquire at the
following phone numbers:
» Gouvia Marina:
Tel.
+30 26610 91475 or +30 26610 91376
» Corfu Nautical Club:
Tel.
+30 22610 30470
» Corfu Offshore Sailing
Club: Tel.
+30 22610 25759
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.: Paragliding - Parasailing in Corfu
Paragliding and Parasailing have recently become one of the most popular and most exciting sports. Several beaches and hillsides in Corfu (Kerkyra) provide these types of activities. For further information, ask the Paragliding and Parasailing Team at Agios Gordios Beach or at the water sports stands on the beaches .
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.: Mountain Biking in Corfu
Mountain bikers will be impressed with the wide variety of biking paths
offered to them on Corfu (Kerkyra) Island. Bikers can travel through
the villages and on the scenic mountain paths. It is a marvelous way to
explore the island and its sites. Mountain bikes can be rented from one
of the island's many rental agencies.
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.: Cricket in Corfu
It was inevitable that the British sport of cricket would be brought to
Corfu (Kerkyra) Island. The inhabitants of Corfu have been
playing cricket since 1835. During the summer months, Splianada Square in Corfu Town hosts the Cricket Festival.
If you are vacationing while the festival is being held, don't miss
seeing one of the games.
For further information, contact the Corfu
Cricket Club: Tel. +30 26610 41205
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.: Tennis in Corfu
Tennis is also a very popular sport on Corfu (Kerkyra) Island. The first time tennis was played in Greece was in Corfu and one of the first Greek tennis clubs was founded in Corfu. The island has several tennis courts that can be rented
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For further information, contact the Corfu
Tennis Club: Tel. +30 26610 37021
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.: Trekking-Mountain Climbing in Corfu
Corfu (Kerkyra) is full of magnificent flora and fauna, offering
trekkers and mountain climbers the perfect settings for endless hours
of walks and exploration. You can try it on your own, but there are
also trekking and mountain climbing schools you can enquire about set
itineraries and excursions with trained guides.
For more information, contact the
Corfu Mountain Climbing Club:
Tel. +30 22610 39481
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