- Corfu or Ischia - whose beaches are the best?
- Entertainment or treatment
- Shopping in Greek and Italian
- sights
Italy and Greece are long-standing competitors in organizing summer vacations for foreign tourists. Therefore, in search engines, you can often find queries such as "Corfu or Ischia". The first is the property of Greece, known as Kerkyra, located in the north of the Ionian archipelago. This location contributes to a cooler climate, preservation of green spaces, from where the roots of another beautiful name - "Emerald Island".
Ischia is an island off the western coast of Italy, located in the Gulf of Naples. In this region, it is the largest in terms of territory, accordingly, it attracts the most attention of travelers coming from abroad.
Corfu or Ischia - whose beaches are the best?
On the island of Corfu, the beaches are the pride of the locals, and many of the coastal areas have been awarded UNESCO Blue Flags. Parents are pleased with the fact that everywhere there is a gentle descent into the water and a smooth transition to depth. Some of the Greek beaches are civilized, with a developed infrastructure, others are wilder, but they amaze with magnificent pictures of nature.
On the island of Ischia, you can also find many good beaches, some of them will surprise travelers with the presence of thermal springs or healing mud, which can be used in cosmetology and therapy for various diseases.
Entertainment or treatment
The first place in Corfu among water activities is diving, although the northern part of the island is more suitable for this sport. It is here that dive centers are located, where you can start science from scratch, or go to the next level. Among the attractions of the seabed, in the first place are beautiful landscapes, reefs, underwater rocks and caves. In some places there are wrecks adored by divers - the remains of aircraft and ships, old ships.
Unlike the Greek island, where tourists spend all their time in games and fun, many guests come to Ischia to improve their health, get rid of rheumatism and diseases of the upper respiratory tract. First of all, thermal and mineral springs, curative mud, inhalations, physiotherapy and massages are used.
Shopping in Greek and Italian
Considering that Corfu is a part of Greece that has it all, this island also needs to be ready for shopping. The focus is on summer leather sandals and fur coats, jewelry and Greek cosmetics based on olive oil. Naturally, this oil can be purchased just like that, as a gift to mom or grandmother. From the food-gifts in second place are Greek alcohol, the famous cognac and lesser known, but no less delicious wines and rakia, kumquat liqueur.
Shopping on the island of Ischia is not as popular as in Greece. There are shops in the resort towns, but they are not of great value to the guests.
sights
Corfu Island is ready to provide many opportunities for educational tourism. A visiting card, a symbol of beauty, is Spianad Square, located in the capital, which bears the same name as the island. Other attractions include the following objects: the Church of St. Spyridon and the relics of the patron saint of the city kept in it; Cathedral, consecrated in honor of St. Christopher; The old fortress and its younger “colleague”; Byzantine Museum. You can endlessly stroll along the streets of the old city of Kerkyra, where interesting architectural structures are found at every step.
Excursions to Ischia can be divided into two categories: the first group passes, in fact, on the island, the second - around it on a ship with the well-known name "Calypso". During the sea voyage, in addition to the Ischia Islands itself, guests also explore other Italian territories, including Capri, which once gave shelter to Maxim Gorky, Pompeii, destroyed by the terrible Vesuvius, the most beautiful cities in southern Italy. Folklore excursions are very popular, which include acquaintance with traditions, certain rituals, songs and dances.
A comparison of the two beautiful islands allows us to note that each of them has similarities and differences that allow tourists to make their choice. On the island of Corfu, suitcases should be prepared for travelers who:
- want to relax on the cleanest beaches under the blue flags;
- adore shopping in all its forms;
- ready to go down to the bottom of the sea for the beauty of underwater landscapes and ships with treasures;
- love excursions to beautiful architectural structures.
The Italian island of Ischia awaits guests who:
- know about the cleanliness of the coast and water;
- indifferent to shopping;
- want to take a course of mud therapy and thermal water therapy;
- love sea travel.
