Last updated on May 30th, 2022 at 11:11 am
Corfu is an island well worth visiting. To explore it and understand it two or three weeks are not enough. It is like a great work of art that reveals itself more and more the longer you look at it.
Here is everything you need to know about Corfu Island
All the things to do and see in Corfu
Corfu Town Hall: The San Giacomo Theatre
San Giacomo building has retained its beauty and has become the home of the Town Hall. It is located at the intersection of Eugene M. Voulgareos and M.Theotoki streets.… Read More
Esplanade (Spianada) Square and Liston in Corfu
The Esplanade or Spianada is the central square of Corfu and a meeting place for residents and visitors, it is the largest square in the Balkans and one of the largest in Europe… Read More
The Palace of St. Michael and St. George
During the era of the British rule in Corfu, High Commissioner Sir Frederick Adams in 1819 decided to build the Palace of Saint Michael and George… Read More
Angelokastro: The Castle Next to Paleokastritsa
Angelokastro was the westernmost outpost of the Byzantine Empire and the Despotate of Epirus to which Corfu belonged until 1267 AD, it is near the village of Krini north of Paleokastritsa.… Read More
Mouse Island (Pontikonisi) – The Top Scenery of Corfu
Everybody knows the picturesque Mouse island or Pontikonisi as the locals call it, at the entrance of Gulf of Halikiopoulos… Read More
Mon Repos: The Palace in Paleopolis Corfu
Mon Repos palace lays in Corfu ancient city Paleopolis at Kanoni. Built in 1828 by the British Commissioner Sir Frederick Adam. Birthplace for Duke of Edinburgh Phillip.… Read More
Corfu New Fortress: The Venetian Fortification
Another example of the high capacity of Venetians in fortification, and an architectural marvel of art built by the Venetians and with the physical labor of the inhabitants from 1576 until 1645… Read More
Corfu Old Fortress With The Old British Hospital
This was originally a natural promontory offering in its rocks protection for the residents of the 5th century AD when the ancient city of Corfu was moved here after the destruction of the ancient city by the Visigoths.… Read More
The Bell Tower of Annunziata in Corfu
Annunziata, a monument of pan-European significance. At the intersection of Evgeniou Voulgareos and Vrahliotis streets in Corfu, is the Annunziata, a church devoted to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary as well as to Santa Luccia, it was the Catholic Church of Lontsiada as the Corfiots knew it.… Read More
Achilleion: The Palace of Sisi in Corfu Greece
The beautiful Achilleion Palace was built 10 km from Corfu city, on the top of Gastouri village by Empress Elizabeth of Austria known as sad queen Sisi.… Read More
Paleopolis: The Discovered Ancient City of Corfu
If you fancy a journey in your imagination explore the site of the ancient city of Corfu, known as Paleopolis (Old City).
It was discovered after archaeological excavations during the last century. The city was founded in the 8th century BC by Dorian Greeks from Korinth.… Read More
17 Of The Best Museums in Corfu
Due to rich historical and cultural heritage, the museums in Corfu are many and offer a wide variety of exhibits from Neolithic times to the present, there are also cultural museums dedicated to the rich intellectual life of the Ionian Islands, a bright example is Corfu Reading Society.… Read More
Corfu – Aqueduct of Commissioner Frederick Adam in Benitses
On an island like Corfu, with huge rainfall and rich and inexhaustible water table, one would expect that the water supply of the city of Corfu with plenty of good quality water would be an easy task, but this is not the case.… Read More
Ruins of Roman Villa with Baths in Benitses
Roman remains are not something many visitors associate with Corfu, but traveling around you can get glimpses which show you that their occupation was definitely not a quick holiday stop! Many conquerors have left their marks on the island.… Read More
Most important things about Corfu town
Corfu Town Hall: The San Giacomo Theatre
San Giacomo building has retained its beauty and has become the home of the Town Hall. It is located at the intersection of Eugene M. Voulgareos and M.Theotoki streets.… Read More
Esplanade (Spianada) Square and Liston in Corfu
The Esplanade or Spianada is the central square of Corfu and a meeting place for residents and visitors, it is the largest square in the Balkans and one of the largest in Europe… Read More
The Palace of St. Michael and St. George
During the era of the British rule in Corfu, High Commissioner Sir Frederick Adams in 1819 decided to build the Palace of Saint Michael and George… Read More
Corfu Old Town: The Charming Kerkyra Guide
Corfu old town is a beautiful city influenced by the 411 years of Venetian rule, is the only city and the capital of Corfu island, and it is called Kerkyra.… Read More
Mon Repos: The Palace in Paleopolis Corfu
Mon Repos palace lays in Corfu ancient city Paleopolis at Kanoni. Built in 1828 by the British Commissioner Sir Frederick Adam. Birthplace for Duke of Edinburgh Phillip.… Read More
Corfu New Fortress: The Venetian Fortification
Another example of the high capacity of Venetians in fortification, and an architectural marvel of art built by the Venetians and with the physical labor of the inhabitants from 1576 until 1645… Read More
Corfu Old Fortress With The Old British Hospital
This was originally a natural promontory offering in its rocks protection for the residents of the 5th century AD when the ancient city of Corfu was moved here after the destruction of the ancient city by the Visigoths.… Read More
The Bell Tower of Annunziata in Corfu
Annunziata, a monument of pan-European significance. At the intersection of Evgeniou Voulgareos and Vrahliotis streets in Corfu, is the Annunziata, a church devoted to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary as well as to Santa Luccia, it was the Catholic Church of Lontsiada as the Corfiots knew it.… Read More
Paleopolis: The Discovered Ancient City of Corfu
If you fancy a journey in your imagination explore the site of the ancient city of Corfu, known as Paleopolis (Old City).
It was discovered after archaeological excavations during the last century. The city was founded in the 8th century BC by Dorian Greeks from Korinth.… Read More
17 Of The Best Museums in Corfu
Due to rich historical and cultural heritage, the museums in Corfu are many and offer a wide variety of exhibits from Neolithic times to the present, there are also cultural museums dedicated to the rich intellectual life of the Ionian Islands, a bright example is Corfu Reading Society.… Read More
Corfu Town in the Winter
A stroll through the old part of town in the evening once the visitors have departed reveals a completely different place to the thriving metropolis seen on a summer’s morning. Leave the Esplanade and walk along St Spyridon’s street… Read More
Information for travelers
The Best 10 Traditional Old Villages in Corfu
Corfu has over 200 villages and settlements, Exploring Corfu’s old villages is the perfect way to discover the unique charm of this Greek island.… Read More
17 Best Things to Do in Corfu
Here is our list of the best things to do in Corfu Greece that will help for an unforgettable experience during your stay on our magnificent island.… Read More
Corfu Golf Club Course Review
If you’re going to be in the paradise that is Corfu, Greece, any time soon, why not take a few hours to play some golf? Here’s our Corfu Golf Course review.… Read More
5 Essential Items To Pack When Travelling To Corfu
You will need to pack your luggage for the vacation. So, here are the five essential items that you cannot miss while going to Corfu.… Read More
Secrets of Corfu and Hidden Gems for Curious Travelers
Corfu is a wonder of an island. Its golden beaches along with its salty seas make Corfu one of the most explored islands in Greece… Read More
10 Great Movies That Were Filmed In Corfu Island
What better way to film a movie is on Corfu Island in Greece. With the picturesque natural vistas of Corfu, many film producers have seen the potential in this beautiful island… Read More
Corfu Blue Bus Routes and Timetable 2023
Blue Bus Timetables for all lines – The Corfu Blue Bus company has very frequent routes with 12 areas and villages around Corfu town.… Read More
Water Sports and Sailing Holidays in Corfu
There are many Sports Activities in Corfu island, Diving, Skiing, and Sailing can be found in almost every holiday resort… Read More
Gathered Useful Information About Corfu
We give some direct and short answers about Corfu island for People who asked about… Read More
The Durrells in Corfu: The White House and The TV Series
The real story of the Durrells in Corfu. An eccentric and a little crazy family lived in Corfu from 1936 to 1939 in Kontokali, Kalami, and Perama.… Read More
Holidays or Public Holidays? In Greece and Corfu
The word Holidays is translated as “Διακοπές” [Diakopes] in Greek but has a completely different meaning than in the English speaking countries… Read More
Distances from Corfu Center to 80+ Villages
Here are the distances in kilometers from Corfu center to the largest villages, beaches and the most important points of interest on the island… Read More
Corfu International Airport
Corfu International Airport I.Kapodistrias, 491 008, Corfu Greece. Tel: +30 26610 89600 & +30 26610 45829 Code name (IATA: CFU, ICAO: LGKR)… Read More
Corfu Green Bus – Ferry Routes to Igoumenitsa
Info for Corfu – Igoumenitsa ferry boat routes, schedules, and Green buses, online car rentals, and cheap flights to and from Corfu.… Read More
Useful Addresses and Phone Numbers in Corfu
Here are Addresses and telephone numbers in Corfu town which can be found useful… Read More
Corfu Weather: A Complete Guide to Year-Round Conditions
Corfu weather forecast, weather conditions in Corfu depend heavily on the wind’s direction. See Live Weather forecast for the next 9 days in Corfu.… Read More
How do you get to Corfu? Flight or Ferry
Most people seem to think that all the visitors to Corfu arrive on charter flights to the island.
And certainly, these do come from all over Europe nowadays- looking at the arrivals board there are flights from Hungary, Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, and others in addition to those traditionally associated with Corfu such as Gatwick and Manchester… Read More
Corfu’s Summer Season
In the 1970s when Corfu first became widely visited by tourists the season stretched from the end of March until early November.
Of course, the island was not full for all those months, but from May15th-September 15th it was difficult to find empty rooms in the hotels… Read More
Corfu’s Notable Foreign Residents and Celebrities
During the British Protectorate (1815-1864) there were a number of notable residents on Corfu, not least the future prime minister William Gladstone, and the landscape artist and humorist Edward Lear, who has produced wonderful watercolors of Corfu in those days… Read More
Across Corfu Island
The resorts of Benitses and Agios Gordios are located opposite each other, where the island is only about 6 kms wide, but even on the main roads, the drive between them takes about half an hour going up and downhill.
For the adventurous though there is an alternative… Read More
Corfu Town in the Winter
A stroll through the old part of town in the evening once the visitors have departed reveals a completely different place to the thriving metropolis seen on a summer’s morning. Leave the Esplanade and walk along St Spyridon’s street… Read More
All about Corfiot food
7 Condiments That Bring Greece Taste Even In Your Home
Delicious food with amazing ingredients. Here, we’re going to share with you seven condiments Mediterraneans use to spruce up their meals.… Read More
9 Greek Desserts & Dishes You Have To Taste
One of the things that draw me back to Greece time and again, aside from the sunshine, culture, and friendly people, is the food. The Greeks know how to eat… Read More
Octopus Bourdeto: A Corfiot Traditional Dish
Here’s the recipe for the octopus bourdeto as the housewives make it in Corfu… Read More
Corfu Recipe for a Delicious Bianco
Bianco (Italian Bianco = white) is a delicious fish dish that resembles a fish soup but has nothing to do with it… Read More
Sofrito from Corfu: A Very Easy to Do Recipe
Sofrito is another Venetian recipe that has been incorporated into Corfu’s cuisine… Read More
Bourdeto: A Spicy Fish Recipe from Corfu
Bourdeto is another Corfiot fish dish that also comes from Venice, It is made with fish from the deep, mainly scorpions… Read More
Pastitsada Recipe: Corfu’s Top Traditional Dish
Here is the original authentic recipe with the ingredients and the way to make the most characteristic dish of Corfu’s cuisine… Read More
The best beaches on the island
Unveiling the Hidden Gem of Stelari Beach in Corfu
Stelari Beach is a beautiful, secluded paradise nestled along the west coastline of Corfu. It belongs to the beautiful hidden beaches of west Corfu.… Read More
Exploring The Beauty of Porto Timoni Beach Corfu
If you’re looking for a perfect and beautiful beach getaway, then look no further than Porto Timoni beach in Corfu, Greece.… Read More
How to Cycle on the Sandy Beaches of Corfu: 9 Pro-Backed Tips
Biking on a sandy surface like that of the sandy beaches in Corfu, is totally different from cycling on peachy roads… Read More
Bataria and Pipitos Beaches in Kassiopi Corfu
Bataria and Pipitos are the most famous beaches at the Northeastern tip of Corfu island, with beautiful pebble beaches in small isolated coves scattered all around the area.… Read More
Erimitis Beaches: Hidden Jewels at North Corfu
Erimitis area is the Northeastern tip of Corfu island, From the Agios Stefanos area in the East and stretches up to Kassiopi borders.… Read More
Rovinia Corfu: How To Visit This Emerald Beach
Rovinia beach is a small, remote, beautiful, and unspoiled beach in west Corfu. It is considered the most beautiful beach in Corfu.… Read More
The Cedar Forest of Korission Lake at the Beaches of Halikounas and Issos
Next, to Korission lake, a small cedar forest between the large sandy beaches of Chalikouna and Issos.… Read More
7 Secluded Paradise Beaches Near Paleokastritsa Corfu
Under Paleokastritsa, there are some high cliffs that end abruptly on the coast to create beautiful hidden beaches in Corfu.… Read More
Mirtiotissa, the Corfu Nudist Beach of the 80’s
Myrtiotissa is on the western coast of the island, and isolated, therefore since the 60`s it was the nudist beach of Corfu.… Read More
Messonghi: The Sandy Beach and Resort in Corfu
Messonghi is a very large beach located on the east coast of Corfu, next to the large tourist resort of Moraitika.… Read More
Gardenos Large Sandy Beach at Vitalades Corfu
Gardenos beach is situated in the southwest end part of Corfu, it is the beachside of the traditional village of Vitalades.… Read More
Golden Beach of Santa Barbara at South West of Corfu
The wide golden sandy beach of Santa Barbara in the southwest of the island of Corfu.… Read More
Agios Georgios (Saint George South) Beach at Argyrades
St George south in Argyrades, 33 km from Corfu town, It is a tourist resort with a vast sandy beach also known as Saint George south.… Read More
Marathias Beach – A Long Stunning Golden Sand in Corfu
The large golden sandy beach of Marathias in southwest Corfu, many miles of sand stretching down south up to the cape of Arkoudilas.… Read More
Issos – The Huge Sandy Beach in Southwest Corfu
Issos beach in Southwest Corfu lays just south of Chalikounas with Korission lake in the background and St George to the south.… Read More
Chalikounas: The Famous Golden Beach on West Corfu
Halikounas is several kilometers of sand in southwestern Corfu, between the northern Ionian sea and the Lake of Korission.… Read More
Asprokavos & Arkoudilas Beach in Southern Corfu
Asprokavos and Arkoudilas capes – the hard-to-reach and wild beaches at the southern end of Corfu island… Read More
Agios Stefanos and Arillas Beach in Corfu
Saint Stefanos and Arillas, these two bays are great favorites with visitors who return year after year and really feel ‘local’.… Read More
Agios Georgios Pagon at Northwest Corfu
Saint George is a resort in northwest Corfu, a spectacular huge horseshoe-shaped sandy bay, fringed with small hotels, bars, and tavernas.… Read More
Sidari Corfu – The Beach of Canal D’amour
Sidari is on the northwest end of Corfu. A large tourist resort with a golden sandy beach up to the famous Canal d`Amour.… Read More
Roda Corfu: Beach and Holiday Resort at North
Roda beach is one of the older villages on the north Corfu coast where tourism has been well established for many years.… Read More
Peroulades and Loggas Wild Sandy Corfu Beach
Peroulades is a small village with simple apartments and villas, perfect to enjoy the wonderful sandy beach.… Read More
Pelekas Corfu – The Beach of Kontogialos
The village of Pelekas is situated on a hill overlooking all central Corfu. Kontogialos is the beach under the village.… Read More
Discover The Best 41 Beaches on Corfu Island
The Beaches in Corfu are countless, beautiful, and enormous. The Best are sandy and crowded, but also many peaceful remote beaches are not missing.… Read More
Paleokastritsa Beach – The Stunning Jewel of Corfu
Paleokastritsa, about 25 km from Corfu town. One of the most beautiful places in Corfu and the Ionian islands.… Read More
Nissaki Beach at Sinies in Corfu
Nissaki means small island- and it is, now linked to the Corfu mainland, and containing one of the island’s oldest tavernas.… Read More
Moraitika Beach Resort in Southeast Corfu
The old village of Moraitika sits on a hill at the base of which the modern resort is found stretching down to the shore.… Read More
Kavos Corfu: Still a Resort With Notorious Nightlife?
Kavos is on the southernmost edge of Corfu island, with rich and notorious nightlife.… Read More
Ipsos Beach: A Popular Resort Close to Corfu Town
Ipsos Corfu is a tourist resort known for its beautiful long pebble beach, clear waters, and bustling nightlife with numerous bars, clubs, and discos.… Read More
Gouvia Beach in Corfu: Yachting Marina & Venetian Arsenal
Gouvia is a large bay and a popular holiday resort, but it now has an added attraction- the island’s largest marina.… Read More
Glyfada Beach Corfu: The Beach with the Golden Sand
Glyfada is Corfu’s cosmopolitan beach, stretched at the bottom of an olive and cypress covered hill- looking out across the sea to Italy.… Read More
Ermones Resort in West Coast of Corfu
Ermones is on a dramatic cove at the west coast of Corfu, claiming to be the place where Odysseus landed and found the lovely Princess Nausika.… Read More
Dassia Beach: A Corfu Resort for Families
Dassia was the site of Europe’s first Club Mediterranee, a large shingle beach, popular among families.… Read More
Barbati Beach in Corfu
Barbati resort in Corfu was until recently a stony beach beloved of Corfiots who came to picnic in the olive groves at weekends.… Read More
Agios Gordios Beach and Resort in West Corfu
Agios Gordios is a long wide sandy stretch, offering water sports and plenty of entertainment in the bars and tavernas along its length.… Read More
Acharavi Corfu – A Large Beach and Resort
Acharavi a few years ago was a village, clustered around the well in the middle, but now is a huge beach resort.… Read More
Cultural events
10 Great Movies That Were Filmed In Corfu Island
What better way to film a movie is on Corfu Island in Greece. With the picturesque natural vistas of Corfu, many film producers have seen the potential in this beautiful island… Read More
Corfu Easter 2020: All Events Canceled Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
For Easter 2020 it would be funny to think about events and celebrations and even more for visitors.
After all, to limit the COVID-19 disaster as much as we can, we have no other way than isolation.… Read More
Sagrado – What does this word finally mean?
Sagrado was an underground, narrow and very deep space like a gallery never be seen by the sun… Read More
Corfu Nightlife 2023: Is Corfu a Party Island?
Corfu nightlife offers, and always offered, some vivid nightclubs. There are many bars and large Clubs in the town and the other resorts on the island.… Read More
Corfu Dialect: Interesting Typical Words
This process created the Corfiot dialect, a Greek language with Italian-Greek words that follow Greek grammar and syntax… Read More
Easter in Corfu 2019
Spring Corfu once again awaits this year’s loyal friends of Greece’s top Easter celebrations… Read More
Corfu Easter 2017
Easter for the Orthodox church this year is a little early, on April 16th, so the Sunday of Thomas is on April 9th and the other holidays are on Friday 14th and the second day of Easter on the 17th, the other related to Easter celebrations will continue until the Sunday after Easter on April 23.… Read More
Corfu Easter 2023: Biggest Religious Event
Corfu Easter is the biggest event of the year, held each year in Corfu with glory and splendor
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Holy Week Photos and Events
Celebrations and events in Corfu for Easter are unique, and attract visitors from other parts of Greece who mingle with local people and foreign tourists watching the processions, taking part in the services, and enjoying all the festivities.… Read More
6th Achilleian Race Results
Results of sixth Achilles Race of 10,000 meters, held in Corfu at 6th of June 2011… Read More
Corfu Achillian Race and Semi Marathon
On the first Sunday of June, the annual Achillian race takes place, taking its name from the former municipality of Achillion… Read More
Corfu Mountain Trail 2014
Despite the cold and rainy weather this year’s 3rd CORFU MOUNTAIN TRAIL in Benitses had great success… Read More
Most about history
History of Corfu – Union with Greece and Modern Times
On the 21st of May 1864, the British ruled Corfu and together with all the Ionian Islands, following the London Agreement and the Ionian Parliament’s resolution, united with Greece… Read More
Corfu of the Middle Ages on a Map of 1575
This map of Corfu of 1575 was designed like all medieval maps. According to the sources of that time and lots of imagination… Read More
Corfu at Prehistoric and Ancient Times
Corfu has been inhabited since the Stone Age.
At that time it was part of the mainland and the sea that today separates it from the mainland was only a small lake… Read More
Roman Era and Early Byzantine Period
At the time of emperor Theodosius (339 AD), the Roman empire was re-divided into east and west, Corfu then belonged to the east empire… Read More
Corfu Middle Ages and Byzantine Period
During this period the whole island was exposed to frequent barbarian raids and pirate invasions… Read More
Venetian Domination in Corfu
The Council of Corfu and especially the overwhelming majority of nobility were friendly with the Venetians… Read More
Ionian State – United States of Ionian Islands
The Venetian period was followed by the first French occupation in 1797, It was the end of the feudal system… Read More