On an island inhabited continuously since ancient times, the type of vegetation has been determined not just by its soil and climate but also by human factors. Under Venetian rule, money was offered as an incentive for planting olive trees and replacing the wild variety with the cultivated one, while viniculture has also been an important occupation. The olive holds pride of place amongst the island's vegetation; ancient, lofty trees with gnarled trunks, in endless groves that are veritable forests, look down imposingly on the surrounding countryside. Variety is added by the many cypress trees, palms and bushes. Some people choose to visit the island in January and February in order to enjoy the unique vista of almond trees in blossom against a backcloth of silver-green olive groves and the sparkling sea. The combination of factors that make up the island's microclimate is very favourable to its wild flowers. Indeed, it could be said without exaggeration that Corfu is in bloom all year round.
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