Greece and all of the Greek islands have a certain mystic and this is related not only to their incredible beauty but also to the amazing cultural heritage that is associated with the country. It is recognized as the birthplace of Western drama , and also the of the civilized culture itself. And many of the ancient gods and goddesses of that great mythological belief system remain intact in the consciousness and culture of the entire Western World. So, what is the secret to all of this amazing beauty and significance? Well, it’s a secret of course. But millions of tourists explore the mainland and islands of Greece and are amazed at what they discover.
Corfu is one of the beautiful Greek islands located in the Ionian Sea. And while the amazing beauty and peacefulness of the shores might belie any association to the turbulent nature and relationships of the gods there is virtually no area of Greece that does not have some kind of an association. With Corfu the name itself can be traced to Korkyra, a beautiful daughter of a river nymph. Poseidon fell in love with her and brought her to the previously unnamed island to protect her from being accosted by Zeus, who was well known for his ways. The couple had a child named Phaiax and subsequent inhabitants of the island were known as Phaiakes. And while it isn’t necessary to understand the Greek mythology before visiting one of the Corfu hotels , a basic background will certainly enhance your experience.