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Canal D’Amour


Canal D'Amour is a unique and picturesque natural formation on the northwestern coast of Corfu. It is located near the village of Sidari and is a popular tourist destination. The name Canal D'Amour means "channel of love" in French and the site is associated with several romantic legends and myths.


  • The most famous legend tells the story of a woman who fell in love with a fisherman. However, her father disapproved of their relationship and forced her to marry another man. The woman begged the gods to help her be with her true love and the sea parted, creating a narrow channel where she could meet her beloved. This channel eventually became known as the Canal D'Amour.


  • There is another legend about Canal D'Amour. It is said that if a couple swims through the narrow canal together, they will stay together forever. According to the legend, if the couple is unable to make it through the canal together, they will soon break up or divorce. Many couples come to Canal D'Amour to test their love and to swim through the canal together.


Canal d'Amour is not just a beautiful and romantic location, but it is also a unique geological formation. The white cliffs, which rise up from the turquoise waters, are made of limestone and have been shaped over time by the elements to form a series of small coves and inlets. The narrow channel that runs through the cliffs has been carved out by the sea over millions of years, creating the iconic heart-shaped arch that makes Canal d'Amour such a popular destination.


You can visit Canal d'Amour following our standard routes:


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