The landscape of Corfu is varied with olive groves in the north, green hills in the centre and fertile plains to the south. And everywhere along the languorous coastline, cliffs and secret bays of extraordinary beauty, from stretches of sand to shingled shallows and pebbled coves.
Known as the ?garden isle? for its colourful lushness, Corfu was a British Crown Protectorate in the 19th Century and still attracts many compatriots. The capital itself is a gem of delightful Venetian architecture.
A portion of paradise comes at a surprisingly affordable price. For holidays, retirement or investment, truly historical Mediterranean homes are available in Corfu for under 20,000?. Add to that the very low cost of living ? 30% lower than Cyprus, or almost 40% lower than Spain ? and a miniscule crime rate compared to other European countries (a mere 2% in most cases) and you have an unbeatable investment location. So how come everyone isn?t here already? Don?t let anybody take your slice!
