Kommeno is situated on the East coast about 8km north of Corfu town and can be reached by car in approximately 10 minutes. The blue buses pass by the turnoff to Kommeno just before Gouvia, and the driver can tell you where to disembark - you will have to walk to Kommeno bay from the bus stop but it is not far. There is a small shingle beach set in a secluded natural bay flagged on one side by Kommeno village where you can see the church of Ipapanti, set on small-Island within the bay, reached by a causeway. It is well worth walking around this side of the bay to see the church or exploring further up the hill further into Kommeno. There are some lovely restaurants and the scenery and views are stunning from further up the hill.
The island of Corfu is one of the Ionian group islands. To the locals, Corfu is known under the name Kerkyra. It is a place with a long history and rich tradition. Its polymorphism is due to the many conquerors that arrived on the island through the centuries, including British and Italians, who left an evident mark on the local culture and architecture. Some parallel Corfu to Venice and Florence.
The Ionian Islands are located on the western side of Greece and are historically and culturally strongly connected to Italy with many evident elements of this. The architecture of the capital towns, including Corfu Town, Zakynthos Town and Argostoli, resembles a lot to the Venetian style as these islands were occupied by the Venetians in the medieval times. Another striking characteristic of Ionian Greece is the lush green nature and the aquamarine beaches with white soft sand. Corfu, Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Lefkada are the most popular holiday islands. The Ionian islands also embrace an amazing music and dance tradition.
Being among the top 20 tourist destinations worldwide, Greece is synonymous with 3 things: history and ancient civilization, amazing landscapes and top touristic destinations. Greece is so wealthy in culture and beauty that it never seems to be completely explored. Holidays in Greece is the ultimate experience all year round. It offers a great pallet of experiences; the warm sun, the crystal clear beaches, the dramatic nature, the rich culture and the renowned hospitality along with the unique culinary experience of the Mediterranean diet.
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