Fundana Villas - A' Class Traditional Bungalow - Hotel in Corfu, Greece


Introduction

      The last years more and more people are asking for quality holidays, with personal lifestyle, away from the touristic crowds and the usual hotels.

      We have restored our 17th century Venetian Villa into an A' CLASS Bungalow - Hotel, with respect to the traditional corfiot architecture. On a hill, with panoramic view of Corfu's unspoiled landscape, in an oasis of peace and harmony, away from the noise of traffic and discos, surrounded by gardens of bougainvillea, hibiscus, plumbago, almond and olive-groves, looks like a small corfiot village.

      Our hotel is the Strawberry Pink Villa, where in 1987 the BBC-TV shot the serial "My family and other animals" of Gerald Durell.

      We hope that the historical atmosphere, the traditional corfiot architecture and our personal warm hospitality, will make your holidays a special event that you will always fondly remember.

Accommodation

      The 12 Villas (3 Studios, 7 Bungalows and 2 Suites) have kept their outside virtuality, but the inside is transformed into high quality accommodation. Each one has dining area, fully equipped kitchenette for light meals, luxury bathroom, garden or balcony.
      A large swimming pool with separated children's pool, bar, grill, table tennis, and a TV - Video Games room with billiards are waiting for you.

Olive press museum

      The older than 200 years olive-press has been transformed into a Museum, with its huge round millstones and the wooden screw, which help us to understand how the olives were pressed and olive oil was produced in the old times. Old agricultural tools and instruments, products and spices, which are used for traditional Corfiot specialties, are also exhibited.

Activities

Sea Sports
      In a distance of 4 to 5 km, you may find some of the most beautiful beaches of the western coast, were you can swim in crystal clear waters. These are the beaches of Paleokastritsa and Liapades, with facilities for all kind of water sports, such as: water skiing, parachuting, surfing or sailing.
You may also rent a boat for one hour or one day, to visit the hidden sea caves and the unknown beaches of the western coast.

Scuba diving
      The oldest and most famous diving club of Corfu 'Corkyra Dive Club', gives you the chance to follow weekly diving lessons or participate in its daily boat diving excursions, in order to explore the impressive underwater world of north western Corfu.

Walks and trekking
      We give you with pleasure (as experienced, professional guides), the best tips for 34 Walks, all over the island, because there is no season in Corfu that walking is not a pleasure. Our hotel situated at the center of the island is ideal as base for trekking excursions. Nearby you may follow unknown paths, leading to unspoiled countryside, forgotten monasteries, bysantine castles and medieval villages. Discover the Paths, through extensive Olive-groves and cypress trees, to Old Corfu, that still exists, if you look for it, off the beaten highway. The walker will encounter and enjoy the real countryside of Corfu, will come in touch with its landscape and people. Meet old women, still leading their goats to pasture, corfiots busy with their olive harvest, still today a way of live, discover millions of wild flowers and 55 different kinds of wild Orchids or enjoy a creamy coffee, in the cafe of the village square , chatting with the local people.

Three special books about CORFU WALKS will help you.

Horse riding
      Discover the wonderful Corfiot countryside, trekking on horseback. Horses with good manners, suitable for beginners and advanced, promise you hours of pleasure and relaxation. The stables are situated a few minutes drive from our hotel.

Golf
      Corfu's Golf Club is situated in the lovely Ropa Valley, close to Ermones, only 9 Km away, about 10 minutes drive from our Hotel.
18 Holes-Par 72-SSS 72 Length: 6803 Yards (6221 square m)

      The Corfu Club's beautiful course, has been praised by many as one of the best kept in Europe. It was designed by the famous Swiss based architect Donald Harradine who has blended the natural resources of the Ropa Valley, with man made hazards to make the course a good test but a fair test. It is equally enjoyable for the scratch player as it is for the long handicap one.

      The magnificent greens of Penncross Bent are considered to be the finest in the Mediterranean. The treelined fairways and sandtraps, combine with the several lakes and meandering streams, to make an attractive picture against a backcloth of high hills. A modern irrigation system keeps the course in perfect condition at all times. There are three set of tees, thus providing enjoyment for all categories of players. The turf is very good, so it is easy to walk on and every hole on the course provides infinite variety-and its own problems.

      Corfu is a great Golf course and its fame is spreading rapidly, as golfers come from all over the world to test their skill at golf and to enjoy an island which offers spectacular scenery, good food and a warm welcome. Bags and clubs can be hired. For afterwards, the Club House, attractively built of local stone, has a luxurious bar and a restaurant serving appetising food. There is also a courtesy coach service.

Sightseeing
      History has left its marks, therefore there are remains of unexceptionally all periods.

Shopping, entertainment and clubbing
      Super markets and shops selling jewellery, souvenirs and clothes can be found everywhere on the island. Book and high-tech stores and services of the biggest brands, exist in the town. Restaurants with specialities from all over the world, fast foods and cafes are taking care of your gastronomic demands. Theatres, cinemas, art galleries and museums (archaeological, traditional, Byzantine art, Japanese and Asian art and marine biology) promote educational purposes. Bars and clubs for all tastes and ages will make your entertainment unforgettable.

Services

Rent a Car - Bike - Motorbike
      In order to explore the island and visit the monuments, most interesting sites, for your shopping and eating out, would be useful to rent a car. We bring you in contact with our reliable Rent Car Company, which has brand new, of every category, safe cars, with the best prices in the market, full insurance conditions and excellent, 24 hours a day, friendly service. If you wish, you may reserve your car through us. Above company will deliver your car at the port or airport upon your arrival, or in our Hotel, without any extra charge. So you save transfer-taxi costs. The friendly staff of the rent car company will welcome you to the island and show you the way to our Hotel.


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e-mail: info@fundanavillas.com
website: www.fundanavillas.com