Corfu

Author : Gerald Durrell
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-08-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780141911137

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The Corfu Trilogy by Gerald Durrell Pdf

The trilogy that inspired ITV's six part television series The Durrells. Three classic tales of childhood on an island paradise - My Family and Other Animals, Birds, Beasts and Relatives and The Garden of the Gods by Gerald Durrell - are available in a single edition for the first time in The Corfu Trilogy. Just before the Second World War the Durrell family decamped to the glorious, sun-soaked island of Corfu where the youngest of the four children, ten-year-old Gerald, discovered his passion for animals: toads and tortoises, bats and butterflies, scorpions and octopuses. Through glorious silver-green olive groves and across brilliant-white beaches Gerry pursued his obsession . . . causing hilarity and mayhem in his ever-tolerant family. Durrell's memories of those enchanted days gave rise to these three classic tales, loved by generations of adults and children alike, which are now available in one volume for the first time. 'He has an uncanny knack of discovering human as well as animal eccentrics' Sunday Telegraph 'A delightful book full of simple, well-known things: cicadas in the olive groves, lamp fishing at night, the complexities of fish and animals - but, above all, childhood moulded by these things' New York Times

Author : Nick Edwards,John Gill
Publisher : Rough Guides
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1843530384

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The Rough Guide to Corfu by Nick Edwards,John Gill Pdf

The Rough Guide to Corfu is a pocket-sized guide to this beautiful and popular Ionian Island to help you get the most out of your holiday, whether on a pre-arranged package or travelling independently. The guide gives critical coverage of the towns and attractions, from the major resorts to boat trips to lesser-known beaches and villages. There are comprehensive and up-to-the-minute recommendations of the best places to stay, eat and drink. The Contexts section gives lively coverage of Corfu's cultural and historical heritage, including the best books and films that have covered the region.

Author : Florian Fürst
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Corfu Island (Greece)
ISBN : 3886188590

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Corfu by Florian Fürst Pdf

Destinations : nous avons sélectionné pour vous les plus beaux itinéraires à travers le pays des fjords et des glaciers ; certains vous entraîneront à l'écart des circuits touristiques, vous révélant des sites d'une beauté inédite. Notre guide vous offre une description détaillée de tout ce qui constitue le patrimoine naturel et culturel exceptionnel de la Norvège, et ne manque pas de vous renseigner sur la pêche au saumon et la randonnée ou l'aurore boréale. Histoire : l'histoire de la Norvège est indissociable de celte des Vikings, peuple de marins expérimentés et redoutables qui sillonnèrent les mers jusqu'à Constantinople, semant pendant plus de deux siècles la terreur sur leur passage. Après avoir subi la domination danoise puis suédoise, la Norvège devint indépendante en 1905. Informations pratiques : Les fiches pratiques concluant chaque chapitre regorgent d'informations sur les transports locaux, les restaurants, les heures d'ouverture des musées et autres curiosités de la région. Notre guide pratique en fin d'ouvrage vous fournit tous les renseignements indispensables à la préparation d'un voyage et d'un séjour réussis.

Author : David A. Ross
Publisher : Open Books
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-22
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781452450322

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Good Morning Corfu: Living Abroad Against All Odds by David A. Ross Pdf

Often funny, always thoughtful, and surprisingly esoteric in nature, the forty-four short essays written by award-winning author David A. Ross deal with expatriate living in detail - from myth to reality, from novelty to stagnation, from glorious experiences to down-right gory experiences, and back again.

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780744069372

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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Corfu and the Ionian Islands by DK Eyewitness Pdf

Beautiful beaches and turquoise seas, ancient ruins, and delightful villages: Corfu and the Ionian Islands are the perfect destinations for a sunny escape. Make the most of your trip to these verdant islands with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Corfu and the Ionian Islands have to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Corfu and the Ionian Islands is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Corfu and the Ionian Islands you will find: - Detailed Top 10 lists of Corfu and the Ionian Islands’ must-sees including Corfu Old Town, Mon Repos Estate, Achílleion Palace, Korisíon Lagoon, the Mýrtou Bay Area, and Caves of Kefalloniá - Easy-to-follow itineraries including ideas for day trips, weekends, and a week’s worth of plans to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations on Corfu and the Ionian Islands’ most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, eating out, and sightseeing, with top tips on getting ready, getting around, and staying safe - Themed lists including family activities, festivals and events, things to do for free, and much more - Detailed maps including a laminated pull-out map of Corfu and the Ionian Islands plus four full-color area maps - Covers: Corfu and the Ionian Islands, Corfu Old Town, Palaio Frourio, Corfu Town, Mon Repos Estate, Corfu Town, Achílleion Palace, Korisíon Lagoon, Corfu, Lefkáda Town, Argostóli, Kefalloniá, Mýrtou Bay Area, Kefalloniá, Caves of Kefallonia, Zákynthos Town, Corfu, Paxí and Antipaxí, Lefkáda, Kefalloniá, and Ithaki, Zákynthos Looking for more on Greece’s culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Greek Islands or our DK Eyewitness Greece: Athens and the Mainland. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993.Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

Author : John Waller
Publisher : Yiannis Books
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0954788710

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Corfu Sunset by John Waller Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780756694340

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Top 10 Corfu & the Ionian Islands by Anonim Pdf

Whether you are traveling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best Corfu & the Ionian Islands have to offer. Dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 bays and beaches to the Top 10 myths & legends, picture postcard villages and outdoor activities - provide the insider knowledge every visitor needs. And to save you time and money, there is even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid.

Author : James Chatto,W. L. Martin
Publisher : New Amsterdam Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1998-04-21
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781461663300

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A Kitchen in Corfu by James Chatto,W. L. Martin Pdf

In the heart of Corfu, away from the tourist beaches, old traditions of living and eating still flourish. Over the centuries culinary influences from all over the Mediterranean have been absorbed into the classical Greek cuisine and adapted to suit the extraordinary variety of produce that comes from this beautiful and very fertile island. The result is a style of cooking unique in the world. For many years James Chatto and his wife, Wendy Martin, made their home in the remote village of Loutses, an olive-farming community in the north-east of Corfu. During their first winter, when the tourists had left and the shops and restaurants of the coastal resorts closed, they learned that there was more to Corfiot cooking than they ever imagined. The Lousiotes take a keen interest in food and were willing teachers. Cooking from memory, measuring the ingredients by eye and correcting the seasoning by frequent tasting, they have preserved their recipes without ever writing them down. The island provides abundant produce: olives, vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and wine, a wide variety of fish and shellfish from the sea, and from the hills, herbs, horta or wild greens, game, nuts and wild fruits. The pace of life is unchanging, the rhythm of work and daily fare determined by the seasonal cycle. Many of the dishes prepared are linked with the festivals of the Christian calendar, such as Lenten pilaf, Easter biscuits, Paschal lamb and the vasilopitta of New Year. A sociable people, the Corfiots love to enjoy food and wine in good company—at home or at the taverna. In this delightful book James Chatto and W.L. Martin set down the recipes they have collected, describe the growing, gathering and preparation of food, record the daily round of their friends and neighbors and enjoy the life of a rural village in Corfu.

Author : Michael Haag
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781782833307

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The Durrells of Corfu by Michael Haag Pdf

The Durrell family are immortalised in Gerald Durrell's My Family and Other Animals and its ITV adaptation, The Durrells. But what of the real life Durrells? Why did they go to Corfu in the first place - and what happened to them after they left? The real story of the Durrells is as surprising and fascinating as anything in Gerry's books, and Michael Haag, with his first hand knowledge of the family, is the ideal narrator, drawing on diaries, letters and unpublished autobiographical fragments. The Durrells of Corfu describes the family's upbringing in India and the crisis that brought them to England and then Greece. It recalls the genuine characters they encountered on Corfu - Theodore the biologist, the taxi driver Spiro Halikiopoulos and the prisoner Kosti - as well as the visit of American writer Henry Miller. And Haag has unearthed the story of how the Durrells left Corfu, including Margo's and Larry's last-minute escapes before the War. An extended epilogue looks at the emergence of Larry as a world famous novelist, and Gerry as a naturalist and champion of endangered species, as well as the lives of the rest of the family, their friends and other animals. The book is illustrated with family photos from the Gerald Durrell Archive, many of them reproduced here for the first time.

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781780049403

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Berlitz Pocket Guide Corfu (Travel Guide eBook) by Insight Guides Pdf

Berlitz Pocket Guide Corfu gives you reliable, user-friendly detail with colour photography to uncover Greece's pretty Emerald Isle: from elegant Corfu Town with its lovely, Venetian architecture and its relics of British rule, cricket included, to sunny beaches, the Achilleion Palace, Lawrence Durrell's beloved White House, and a springtime abundance of wild flowers. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you get around. Inside Corfu Pocket Guide: Where To Go details all the key sights in the country, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip. Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of the island. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping to working your way around stylish bars. Essential information on Greek culture, including a brief history of the Island. Eating Out covers the countries best cuisine. Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.

Author : Gillian Price
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781783622658

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Walking and Trekking on Corfu by Gillian Price Pdf

This guidebook to the Greek island of Corfu describes a selection of 22 superb day walks throughout the island, along with the 150km Corfu Trail. The day walks range from 3.5 to 18km in length, and begin from a number of popular holiday destinations across the island, including Corfu Town (home of the Durrell family), Kalami, Paleokastritsa, Agios Georgios north and south, Liapades and Benitses. The 10-stage Corfu Trail starts near Kavos at the island's southernmost tip and ends at Agios Spiridonas, its northerly promontory. The Corfu Trail is suitable for both novice and experienced walkers, and can be walked year round, however accommodation is easier to find between May to October. The wide range of day walks provides a taste of the many different landscapes of the island from coastal paths and beaches to olive groves and wooded hills. Alongside detailed route descriptions and clear maps, the guidebook has notes on Corfu's plants and wildlife, food and drink, and useful advice on travel to and around the island. It includes suggestions for where to stay, as well as a glossary of useful expressions. Corfu is the greenest of the Greek islands and one of the most accessible; the walks described avoid the crowded resorts and allow you to experience the laidback atmosphere and varied natural landscapes of this beautiful island.

Author : John Waller
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781783016402

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Walking the Corfu Trail by John Waller Pdf

Three septuagenarians walk 180km of Corfu Trail in eight days, from Kavos on the southern tip to picturesque Agni in the northeast. 6 Freytag and Berndt maps guide the reader along the trail and 25 views illustrate the beauty of their journey. The three oldies photograph flowers identifying 150 (see www.corfuflowers.com), 48 of which are in the book, and sample Corfiot cuisine with recipes shown. Their guests talk about their island. They include Corfu Trail founder Hilary Paipeti; Greek way-marker Harry, who walks like a Sports Range Rover off-road; the author's life-long friend Fotis, just back from running round Mount Olympus; retired English teachers Bill and Barbara; Patricia Cookson, founder of CV Travel; and German rocket engineer Dierk, his French wife Christine and their Greek dog. The Daily Mail said: "e;No one feels the beat of Corfu's heart more keenly than John Waller. His latest book, Walking the Corfu Trail, captures the magic of this beautiful island in such a way that by the end of the journey you know the place so well that you can almost call it home."e; Ramblers World Wide Holidays said: "e;An enchanting book and great companion for the walker and lover of nature and flowers."e;

Author : Berlitz
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781785732645

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Berlitz Pocket Guide Corfu (Travel Guide eBook) by Berlitz Pdf

Berlitz Pocket Guide Corfu The world-renowned pocket travel guide by Berlitz, now with a free bilingual dictionary. Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is the ideal on-the-move travel guide for exploring Corfu. From top tourist attractions like Angelokastro, Liston and Paxi, to cultural gems including Paleokastritsa - the islands most beautiful spot, the pebbly coves of the northcoast and sandy beaches of the west, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. Features of this travel guide to Corfu: - Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography - Historical and cultural insights: delve into the island's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour map: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: from transport to tipping, we've got you covered - Dictionary: quick-reference bilingual language guide to help you with vocabulary - Covers: The south; North of Kerkyra Town; The northeast; The north; The northwest; The west; Paxi; Andipaxi; Parga Get the most out of your trip with: Berlitz Phrase Book & Dictionary Greek About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781839052279

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Insight Guides Pocket Corfu (Travel Guide eBook) by Insight Guides Pdf

Insight Guides Pocket Corfu Travel made easy. Ask local experts. The definitive pocket-sized travel guide. Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is the ideal on-the-move travel guide for exploring Corfu. From top tourist attractions like Angelokastro, Liston and Paxi, to cultural gems including Paleokastritsa - the islands most beautiful spot, the pebbly coves of the northcoast and sandy beaches of the west, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. Features of this travel guide to Corfu: - Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography - Historical and cultural insights: delve into the island's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour maps: with every major attraction highlighted, the maps makes on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: from transport to tipping, we've got you covered - Covers: The south; North of Kerkyra Town; The northeast; The north; The northwest; The west; Paxi; Andipaxi; Parga Looking for a comprehensive guide to Greece? Check out Insight Guides Greece for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Author : Lynne Sayer
Publisher : Lynne Sayer
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Corfu; Cat Tales under Lockdown - a diary by Lynne Sayer Pdf

A cancelled flight opened a new chapter in Lynne's life. Along with her husband she was 'stranded' on the beautiful island of Corfu, Greece. For the first time in her 75 years, this wife and grandmother of 10 had time to herself. This was a unique period in Lynne's life and a dramatic time in the history of the world. Covid19 was dislocating and destroying the lives of so many people. Against the backdrop of the pandemic Lynne was able to draw positivity and simple pleasures from her beautiful surroundings and, most importantly of all, derive great joy and delight from the local cat population. A review of the book from Dr Lee Durrell: ' This book is about cats, of course, enchanting and extraordinary creatures that they are, each with its own loveable character and temperament. It is also about the magic of Corfu - its profusion of spring wildflowers, melodies of sheep bells and centuries-old traditions. But there is much more going on here. Lynne Sayer’s diary ranges from current global events to deeply personal ones. We hear about covid, Brexit and threats to American democracy, as well as the doings of her children and grandchildren in lockdown England. This is well worth a read as a chronicle of our times….and for cat-lovers everywhere. The modest purchase price goes towards improving the lives of stray cats and kittens in Lynne’s region of Corfu. The book ends with a heartfelt appeal to contribute to the work of Kassiopi Cats Meow, which is “the best way to help the brave little cats”. I, for one, could not resist it! ' Lee Durrell, Corfu, October 2021