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Golf holidays in Corfu
Surrounded by the sparkling blue waters of the Ionian
Sea, the beautiful island of Corfu is the most famous of the Greek islands
and has long been a favoured holiday destination. Legend has it that
this was Odysseus' last port of call during his journey home from Troy.
Corfu Town is one of the most interesting in the Mediterranean, a capital
city whose architecture reflects a European and Byzantine history. There
is only one golf course on the island at the moment, the Donald Harradine
designed Corfu Golf Club, but it is a gem of a course and rated by many
as one of the best kept in Europe.
Corfu Holiday Palace Hotel ****
Located
in Kanoni, 4 km from Corfu Town the 4 star Holiday Palace, a former
Hilton hotel, boasts one of the most beautiful locations on the island.
Situated on an elevated site, surrounded by an abundance of pine, cypress
and eucalyptus trees ,it enjoys panoramic views of the sea. The hotel
overlooks the famous 'Mouse Island', the trademark of Corfu Island,
while on the other side, there is a beautiful view of Lake Halikiopoulou
and the distant hills. As you would expect from a former Hilton hotel,
the facilities and standards of service and cuisine are first class,
with friendly staff on hand to make sure your stay at the Corfu Palace
is an enjoyable and relaxing one
Facilities
3 Restaurants, 3 bars, outdoor swimming pool, indoor heated pool, health
club with gym, 2 saunas, massage,beauty salon, 2 floodlit tennis courts,
4 lane bowling alley, snooker, watersports on the beach, Shuttle bus
to Golf Course and Corfu Town (daily except weekends)
Guest rooms
256 rooms all with air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms with shower and
hairdryer, satellite TV, mini-bar and telephone.
The Corfu Golf Club
Par 72 6,803 yards
This beautiful course was designed by Donald Harradine and he has blended
the natural resources of the lovely Ropa Valley with man made hazards
to make the course a good but fair test for golfers of all abilities.
The magnificent greens of Penncross Bent are considered the finest in
the Mediterranean, while the tree-lined fairways and the sandtraps combine
with the several lakes and meandering streams to make an attractive
picture ageinst the backdrop of hills. A modern irrigation system keeps
the course in perfect condition at all times.
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