Corfu Blog: All Posts to Corfu and Greece

Among the many tragic and beautiful stories of Greek mythology, the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice stands out as one of the most poignant explorations of love and death.

In the vast and wild tapestry of Greek mythology, few figures embody chaos and destruction as fiercely as Typhon, the monstrous storm giant born of Gaia and Tartarus.

Discover the myths of the Ionian Islands — from Odysseus and the Phaeacians to Poseidon’s hidden paradise. Ancient Greece lives on across these legendary shores.

This guide is for you. From everyday expressions to more colorful phrases, here’s your crash course in sounding (almost) like a Greek.

Explore Corfu’s coastline like never before with our interactive beach map. Every beach is marked clearly, giving you a quick visual overview of the island’s best spots from north to south.

Explore the best beaches by area, using custom regional maps and links to local beach guides all written from firsthand experience.

Wondering what Benitses Beach in Corfu is like? See what to expect, where to swim and the best spots along the coast before you go.

Experience authentic Corfiot culture at traditional village festivals (panigiria) with local food, music, and heartfelt celebrations year-round.

On the last Thursday of the carnival, Corfu has revived a very old tradition, an integral part of the Corfu carnival, which dates from the years of Venetian rule. It is called the Petegoletsa.

The Ancient celebrations in early spring that took place in honor of Dionysus, god of wine and fun, hoping for a good harvest and successful husbandry, are the forerunners of today’s carnival in Greece.

Nestled at the vibrant crossroads of Eugeniou Voulgareos and M. Theotoki streets, Corfu Town Hall stands as an architectural masterpiece with an intriguing history.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Another map of Corfu’s wider area, including the city’s urban fabric, southern suburbs, and the Kanoni peninsula, extends up to Mouse Island.