Corfu Blog: All Posts to Corfu and Greece

Everybody knows the picturesque Mouse island or Pontikonisi as the locals call it, at the entrance of Gulf of Halikiopoulos

This process created the Corfiot dialect, a Greek language with Italian-Greek words that follow Greek grammar and syntax

Bianco (Italian Bianco = white) is a delicious fish dish that resembles a fish soup but has nothing to do with it

Sofrito is another Venetian recipe that has been incorporated into Corfu’s cuisine

Bourdeto is another Corfiot fish dish that also comes from Venice, It is made with fish from the deep, mainly scorpions

Here is the original authentic recipe with the ingredients and the way to make the most characteristic dish of Corfu’s cuisine

60 more old black and white photos from Corfu island taken 100 years ago at the beginning of 20th century

More old photos mainly from Corfu town of the first quarter of the 20th century are following

The word Holidays is translated as “Διακοπές” [Diakopes] in Greek but has a completely different meaning than in the English speaking countries

Set amidst lush greenery in Benitses village of Corfu, Alexis Apartments is located 250 meters from the beach, restaurants and mini markets. It offers self-catered accommodation opening to a balcony or patio with mountain views.

Set in the green-covered area of Benitses, the Ionian-style Kontos Mansion offers tastefully furnished studios and apartments with balconies overlooking the sea. The nearest beach is 400 metres away.

Just 100 meters from the beach and a few minutes from the center of Benitses, this family-run complex offers a large outdoor pool with separate children’s section. It features self-catering accommodation with free WiFi.

The Corfu Village Hotel is located in an idyllic setting only 20 meters from the beach, in between beautiful cypress trees and hundred-year-old olive trees. The amphitheater-style hotel consists of bungalows.

Built into the side of the slope leading down to the sea, so every room, private or public, enjoys superb sea views. It also ensures the peace and tranquility of the surrounding area.

When tradition meets quality we have an amazing result in the restaurant – taverna of Captain Octopus.

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

For this video we used scenes from other videos of Christos Servos, you can find them all in his channel…

Family-run Villa Martha provides self-catering studios and apartments with free Wi-Fi, 50 meters from Benitses Beach. It is less than 5 minutes’ walk to the town center’s bars, restaurants, and tavernas.