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7/01/2009 - 7/31/2009Corfu Cricket
Kontakali, near Corfu Town,
Greece
The first cricket match on the island of Corfu took place on Saint George's Day in 1823, between the British Garrison and the Royal Navy. Locals soon took up the game and formed sides to take on "the Brits". This tradition continues, although far fewer matches are played on the famous Esplanade in the centre of Corfu Town because of the increased space given over to car parking. Corfu remains a favourite destination of touring cricket clubs, especially in the month of July. Over 100 games are played each year, not only against touring sides, but also between the various sides on the island. Most games are of 35 overs.
Themes:
Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Sport
Hours: TBC.
Cost: Usually free.
Where: Cricket Ground
Close to the Kontakali Marina
Kontakali, near Corfu Town, Greece
Getting there:
Road: Kontakali is approximately 6km (4 miles) northwest of Corfu Town.
Contact Information:
GNTO Corfu
Rizospaston Vouleuton and Lakovou Polyla
Kerkyra (Corfu)
49 100
Greece
Telephone: +30 2661 037 520.
Email: eotcorfu@otenet.gr
Website: www.gnto.gr
