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citing series of classes, events and treats that will es of the Lazaris family, who have been making
appeal to the entire family. These include cooking, kumquat products using authentic recipes since
bird watching, dining at the island’s only 100% 1924. The audiovisual tour features old equip-
organic restaurant, and exploring the traditional ment, fascinating information about the fruit and
flavors of Corfu and Greece. This trip will also help its history on Corfu, and complimentary tastings.
your little ones develop their knowledge of and re-
spect for nature even further, as they get to meet IN AMBELONAS VERITAS
animals and discover lovely plants and flowers. A quick ride from Domes Miramare Corfu, the
multi-purpose Ambelonas – Greek for vineyard
CHEERS TO CORFU BEER – exudes the spirit of Corfiot wine heritage and
Ten different varieties of local beer, including hospitality. In addition to an exclusive look into
IPA and ale, are made in the microbrewery of winemaking in the Ionian using aged oak bar-
Corfu Beer, just outside Arillas in the north part rels and customary methods that ensure the au-
of the island. A comprehensive 90-minute tour thenticity of flavor, this spot also offers incredible
will take you through the entire process, from vistas of central Corfu and a fantastic restaurant
the selection of the hops all the way to bottling, where Mrs. Vasiliki showcases age-old recipes
also treating you to fantastic ginger ale and letting passed down through the generations – and can
you taste the products in a guided session. Made even treat you to a cooking class, if you’re up for it.
with love and care, these drinks are also available
to buy alongside merchandise at the gift shop. ARTPLACE AT DOMES MIRAMARE
Yet another remarkable on-site destination at
WHAT’S KUMQUAT? the Domes Miramare Corfu is Artplace by Ludos
Hands-down Corfu’s signature fruit, the kum- Fine Art & Auctions, a gallery featuring some of
quat is a highly aromatic citrus treat that locals the most fascinating contemporary artists active
have been using in myriad preparations across today, from Greece and abroad. From recent col-
the ages – and, in fact, it also grows in the beau- laborations with acclaimed Greek sculptor Anto-
tiful gardens of the Domes Miramare. Its vivid or- nis Kastrinakis to exhibitions of the colorful work
ange flesh and characteristic smell is the star of of French street artist RS (Raphael Saulneron),
the show in traditional desserts, liqueurs, jellies, this is a fantastic spot to discover new art, browse
jams and other tasty temptations. As part of this interesting creations and even buy one-of-a-kind
curated experience, you’ll be visiting the premis- mementos from your visit to Corfu.

Left:
Domes
Miramare Corfu
offers ample
opportunities to
taste the flavors
of this island,
from kumquat
fruit to local
beer, olive oil
and more.

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