About Corfu :
Corfu's abundant natural water supplies, lush, sub-tropical vegetation, abundance of olive groves and cypress trees, enchanting golden sand and pebbled beaches and majestic mountains combined with a superb climate and a laid back lifestyle, make it a very attractive destination for a holiday and for establishing a second home or a place to retire, where one «can get away from it all», yet be within easy reach of all major European cities. The calm blue waters of the Ionian Sea, the well sheltered coastlines of the islands, full of natural harbours at easy distances from each other, and the favourable winds, make it one of the yachting enthusiasts' most favourite European destinations, and Corfu is proud to have one of the largest and best-organised marinas in the Mediterranean, to serve the thousands of visitors every year. In the past the main income for the Corfu locals was the cultivation and production of olive oil, although this has been overtaken by tourism in the last 30 years or so. During the Venetian rule of the island, the inhabitants were financially motivated by the governing body to plant olive trees and this has resulted in Corfu having in excess of five million olive trees. Being an island, Corfu is a very safe place to live - the crime rate is very low. The pace of life has always been and still is very relaxed and easy going. This relaxed and healthy environment gives you the opportunity to have a stress-free lifestyle - just one of the many benefits of living on Corfu Greece. The closeness of family relationships here, plays an important role in the continuity of traditions and customs. Children can play freely and are accepted in all social gatherings. Over the years, many people from all over the world have chosen Corfu as their new home. Its multicultural history - Venetians, French, Russians and English - has created an adaptable society, susceptible to new cultures People like Edward Lear, Gerald Durrell and Casanova have all lived here and since the mid 1950's, many foreign visitors have all succumbed to the charms of the island. During the following decades, tourism expanded and this has made the Corfiot society open minded where Greeks and Foreigners have learned to live together. Although Corfu is an island, it is still a place where many facilities are available. This means that someone choosing to live in Corfu will not miss out on the opportunities of a larger city. Corfu has a public library, art galleries, museums and a theater. For entertainment, you will find restaurants offering a wide variety of both Greek and International cuisine, a cinema, bowling alley, health and fitness clubs, nightclubs and bars. All in all, the island has many benefits and facilities to offer someone wishing to buy a property, being either a holiday home or a permanent residenc.
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