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EXPERIENCES / CORFU
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                                                                                             Corfu has
                                                                                             many faces,
                                                                                             and Domes
                                                                                             Miramare,
                                                                                             a Luxury
                                                                                             Collection
                                                                                             Resort, Corfu
                                                                                             can introduce
                                                                                             you to the most
                                                                                             fascinating
                                                                                             ones.














            still uses to make their completely natural -and   DRINK IN THE ART OF CORFIOT VITICULTURE
            naturally vegan!- artisanal soaps. The workshop  Corfu might now be known for its wine… but it
            has been a listed monument of industrial her-  should be! Visit some of the island’s best win-
            itage since 2008 and their soapmaking tech-  eries to discover the island’s age-old viticulture
            niques are inscribed in the National Invento-  traditions and sample a selection of wonderful
            ry of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Greece  wines made from local as well as internation-
            since 2017.                              al grape varieties.

            TAKE A WALK THROUGH TIME                 COOK LIKE A LOCAL
            Guided walking tours are a fantastic way to ex-  Enjoy an unforgettable cooking lesson at a tra-                                                                            ROSE GARDEN
            perience new places- and even rediscover the  ditional vineyard, nestled in the hills outside
            magic of places you’ve visited before! Wander-  Corfu Town. In this breathtaking setting, you’ll                                                             Corfu Gastronomy
            ing through the Old City of Corfu, you’ll visit the  learn about the vineyard’s history, discover the
            Venetian forts and the old palace, stroll along  importance of local ingredients in Corfu’s culi-
            the Liston and Spianada, and explore its pictur-  nary traditions, and try your hand at some fa-                                           Located in a beautiful garden just off the main road in Moraitika, the awarded Rose Garden is committed to creating
            esque alleyways and numerous monuments.  vourite local recipes and traditional techniques.                                                  contemporary Mediterranean dishes with emphasis on Corfiot Gastronomy, always using local and fresh produce.
            Taking in the island’s inimitable cosmopolitan  You’ll also enjoy the opportunity to sample lo-                                                                An extensive wine list includes wines from most Greek vineyards.
            character, you’ll discover its fascinating stories  cal delicacies and enjoy a full five-course meal
            and secrets, as knowledgeable multilingual tour  and authentic local wine. The opportunities
            guides bring the sites to life through historical  here are endless. Talk to our concierge team to
            accounts, interesting facts and fun anecdotes.  find out more!


            WITNESS A DANCE OF MYTH AND EMPIRE       DISCOVER CORFU BY SEA                                   Domes
                                                                                                             Miramare,
            Built for Empress Sisi of Austria, inspired by  What better way to experience an island than     a Luxury
                                                                                                             Collection
            Greek mythology and designed to suggest an  by sea? From adventurous motorboat excur-            Resort, Corfu
            ancient palace, the Achilleion summer palace  sions to romantic evenings on a sailing boat       offers ample
                                                                                                             opportunities
            dances on the intersection of myth and empire,  and fabulous cruises aboard a luxury yacht,      to taste the
            perfectly capturing the magic and opulence of  a boat tour is guaranteed to give you a unique    flavor of the
                                                                                                             extra virgin
            19th century Corfu. Enjoy a tour of the palace  perspective of the island’s beauty and its many   olive oil. Enjoy
                                                                                                             local sugar
            and gardens, home to the famed sculpture of  hidden treasures. Talk to our concierge team to     based delights
            Dying Achilles, to witness the splendour of that  find out more about all the fantastic possibili-  with your
                                                                                                             Greek coffee
            bygone era.                              ties available to you.                                  (top left).                                                       Moraitika, Corfu 49084  Tel: +30 26610 75622
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