How to spend top weekend in Corfu - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Yacht Trips and Sailing Training

The weather conditions of Corfu are favorable for sea trips. This is why you can take a trip on a rented yacht along the picturesque coast and the Ionian Islands. You will discover new interesting places. If you do not know how to control a ship yet you can contact private companies that are open here. You will learn the basics of sailing there. You will sign up for these courses at the Bella Vista Hotel.

Get and Improve Your Board Skating Skills

You should visit Corfu if you decide to learn how to conquer waves while standing on a board or improve your skills. Keep in mind that the wind is irregular here. For example, only 2 days out of 10 days are suitable for surfing, windsurfing, and kiteboarding. It is better to practice these sports on the secluded sandy beach of Halikunas. The last month of the spring and summer months are the most favorable period. There is no too strong wind, which only professional athletes can handle.

Dive into the Deep Sea off the Coast of Corfu

Corfu is perfect for you if you like an active beach holiday. You can go water skiing, ride catamaran or Jet Ski and make a parachute jump here. If you want to increase the level of adrenaline in your blood you can go diving. You will use the services of one of 10 specialized centers. You will learn how to scuba dive or improve your skills there. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

You will get the opportunity to conquer the deep sea near the coast, protected from the bad weather every summer day after that. Calm and clear water will allow you to get to coral reefs that have a strange shape, sunken ships, rocks located at depth, and underwater caves. You will also swim through the grottoes located vertically.

Options for Unusual Cruises

If you do not want to go scuba diving or snorkeling but you want to see the sea depths of Corfu you should contact the company Sea Discovery. Its staff will arrange an exciting underwater cruise for you. You will board a submarine with 22 huge portholes. You will go to a depth of 30 meters to study marine life. The voyage will last 50 minutes. You will see underwater caves, inhabitants of the Ionian Sea (sea urchins, stars, and jellyfish), take photos with the help of an interactive diver during this time. A professional guide will tell you about the underwater world of Corfu and answer your questions.

You can also take a trip on the Kalypso Star boat. It has glass walls and a transparent bottom 18 meters long. It will be accompanied by an interactive diver. He will attract a variety of marine inhabitants to the boat (octopuses, fish, and lobsters). You can book any of these unusual cruises from a staff member at the Bella Vista Hotel.

See the Beautiful Places of Corfu

If you want to enjoy the beauty of Corfu you should rent a bicycle or a horse and take a walk. You will create your own travel route or join a tour group. You will ride through the olive forest, picturesque hills, and plains. You will choose the most beautiful places where you can take photos. You can also go hiking to the Agii Deka mountain peak. You will visit a village located on a slope during your trip. You can walk to the Angelokastro castle. It is located on a rock. You will also follow a path through olive trees to the picturesque beach of Agios Georgios.

Fun at Aqualand Water Park

Aqualand Water Park is open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm from May 14 to October 9. There are all kinds of entertainment here. If you pay for an entrance ticket of 27 euros you will ride on water slides and pipes, climb rope ladders, and swim in the pool. You will also make a quick descent on an artificial river and get a thrill on the rides "Kamikaze" and "Black Hole".