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Visiting Corfu this Summer

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d_kakavouli

d_kakavouli

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I am thinking to head to Greece this summer and I want to spend my time going places I have either never been before, or have only spent a short amount of time at and I would love to return.

Corfu is on my list. I don't know much about it s I am having a hard time focusing my attention so that I can plan my time. I have about five nights to spend here. My most immediate concern is, do you have any recommendations on where to stay on the island?
 
I would personally stay in the main Corfu Town... I have never been but it looks like there is a lot to do there and the surrounding area.
 
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