Corfu Culture and Events

Spring Corfu once again awaits this year’s loyal friends of Greece’s top Easter celebrations

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.

Corfu Easter is the biggest event of the year, held each year in Corfu with glory and splendor

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.

Results of sixth Achilles Race of 10,000 meters, held in Corfu at 6th of June 2011

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