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Corfu is a lush and romantic island. It is the most northerly of the Ionian Islands. Corfu Town is the capital and largest town on the eastern coast of the island. The island is well watered and fertile. Olive oil, citrus fruit, figs, and textiles are principal products. Corfu has two small harbours with large Venetian fortresses, and has Italian, French and English influences evident in its architecture. It is a typical Ionian island town, made up of wide avenues and large squares, among them the graceful Spianada or esplanade, cobbled alleyways, arches and colonnades. Recommended sights are the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Asiatic Art, the Town Hall (a splendid example of Venetian architecture), the 12th century Byzantine Church of St Jason and Sosipater and the Church of St Spyridon. Good roads lead out of Corfu to excellent harbours suitable for swimming and fishing, such as Roda, Kassiopi and Douloura, and to traditional inland villages such as Ano Korakiana, Ano Garouna, Doukades, Agii Douli and Pelekas where, from the top of its rocky hill, the sunset can be superb. On the western side of the island the roads thread their way through olive and orange groves, pine trees and cypresses.

From Athens to Albania
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