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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.

Discover Achilleion Palace in Corfu: explore its neoclassical architecture, lush gardens, statues of Achilles, ticket info, and visitor tips.

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

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

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

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

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.

Enjoy your coffee or drink in the center of Benitses Square, An unforgettable experience

A quiet bar during the day time where you can relax and enjoy your coffee by the sea turns into a lively bar at night, enjoy a unique cocktail with unique music that differs

In Benitses, 50 meters from the entrance to the marina, on the highway, With a nice interior room and a comfortable summer flower-filled courtyard

One of the best restaurants in Corfu, restaurant, and grill specializing in the delicacies of local Corfiot cuisine and fresh fish

What is Benitses like at night? Discover the bars, vibe, and relaxed nightlife today, plus the story of its famous clubs from the past.

On the first Sunday of June, the annual Achillian race takes place, taking its name from the former municipality of Achillion

The local community events have always been based on tradition, and decades ago were as spontaneous and natural as the other everyday events of life