Greek Easter:
Celebration of Easter in Corfu is part of a unique experience, and part of an extensive calendar of religious and cultural activities different from anywhere else in Greece and particularly more impressive for first-time visitors to the island, Including traditions such as the
Easter Saturday morning at 11.00am is the time the Pot Throwing starts, this is to mark the First Resurrection.
The Pot Throwing tradition dating back to the Venetians who used to throw all their old and useless objects and pots out of their windows on Jan1st, Just as we celebrate new years eve by opening the doors and windows to let the old year out and the new year in, and of course not forgetting the banging pans, fireworks, sounding of horns and sirens.
This tradition is now carried on by local Corfiot people all over the Island, from corfu town and surrounding villages The Corfiots really love festivals, but also take their Greek Orthodox Religion very seriously.
With almost two thousand years of religious traditions in which various components all come together harmoniously, the Orthodox Christian faith, pagan traditions, the powerful presence of Saint Spiridon, the Roman Catholic community, the Venetian influence, genuine Corfiot humour, the music of the philharmonic bands and of course the spring atmosphere.
Holy Week throughout Greece is characterised by its church services, by fasting, and by the anticipation of the Resurrection.
We recommend that during Holy Week you venture out of Corfu Town and into the countryside and villages to see all of the Celebrations.
As you drive into the countryside and you will notice that the Island is moving towards springtime and the season of fertility and renewal, and enjoy its scents which is far better then any of the most expensive perfumes, after the dull weather of winter, with its rain and cold weather, the sunlight underscores the fresh colours of nature, with a rainbow of colours from all the wild flowers bursting
into life the blue of the sky and the sea.
In 2010 Greek Easter is - April 4th (same as UK) easyjet start to fly to Corfu non-stop from Manchester and Bristol from 29th March, and London Gatwick 31st March 2010.
Golf:
Ermones golf club is approximately 15 minutes drive.
These are the approximate driving times from Villa Oleander:
Corfu Town: 15 Minutes.
Agios Ioannis: 5 Minutes.
Aqualand Waterpark: 5 Minutes.
Agios Gordios (West coast): 15 Minutes.
Pelekas: 10 Minutes.
Glyfada: 15 Minutes.
Ermones Bay: 15 Minutes.
Ropa Valley 5 Minutes.
Paleokastritsa: 20 Minutes.
Other Activities:
Aqualand is approx 5 minutes drive from the Villa
