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Golf in Corfu

Greece has not exactly taken the golfing world by storm in the same vein as the Portugal and Spain but that, albeit a bit strangely, is one of its major attractions. There is no sign of coach loads of visitors or huge golfing societies waiting by the first tee. Golf in Greece is relatively quite throughout the year and you are very much left to your own devices.

Greece came late to golf because most of its courses, of which there are only a handful, were built in the 1960s and 1970s. The tourist board now does everything it can to encourage more people to come to Greece not just as a regular holiday destination but as one for travelling golfers.

Corfu is ideal throughout the year, as the sun beams down from March through to the end of November. Yet if you don't fancy playing in baking heat just come during the winter months where a thin jumper will suffice. The most famous course in Greece is at Glyfada, built in 1962 and later remodelled by the world famous Robert Trent Jones. Yet the island of Corfu has its own calling card in the shape of the delightful Corfu Golf Club, the work of Swiss-based architect Donald Harradine.

The course opened for play in 1971 and remains open all year round. It is known for its beauty as it is situated in the stunning setting of the Ropa Valley. Colourful olive trees and typical Greek countryside form the backdrop for your round while the clubhouse takes care of your evening's entertainment.

So if you fancy a week's holiday playing one of Europe's most surreal and beautiful courses while lazing on quiet, sin-kissed beaches during the afternoon, Corfu is just the ticket.