Corfu Blog: All Posts to Corfu and Greece

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.

Northwest of Corfu, on the way to Italy there are 3 small islands, Othoni, Erikoussa, Mathraki and several smaller islets as Diaplo, Gravia, and others named Diapontia, they form the westernmost island cluster of Greece.

Dassia was the site of Europe’s first Club Mediterranee, a large shingle beach, popular among families.

Going along the coast road from Messonghi it is difficult to know exactly where Boukari begins….there are numerous small fish tavernas, and quiet bays where people can picnic, but then you round a bend and see the small harbor, and this is the heart of this hamlet.

Barbati resort in Corfu was until recently a stony beach beloved of Corfiots who came to picnic in the olive groves at weekends.

Agios Gordios is a long wide sandy stretch, offering water sports and plenty of entertainment in the bars and tavernas along its length.

Acharavi Beach is nestled on the northern coast of the stunning Greek island of Corfu. Situated on the Ionian Sea, Acharavi enjoys a prime location.

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

Fanis Motorboats for rent in Benitses and Perama, a special experience on your holiday

An episodic Derby became today at the small stadium of Agioi Deka, from one side the experience and strong football team of Benitses and the other the young and very fast team of the spectators

On Monday at 6 pm the Athletic Football Association of Benitses cut the New Years’ pie in the Community`s building Hall

After 3 games without a win, at last, a victory for our team over the first in ranking F.C Kavos with a score 3-2

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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.

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.

Step into the world of ancient wonders as you embark on an imaginative journey to the heart of Corfu’s past, known as Paleopolis, or the Old City.

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