Bourdeto with octopus is one of Corfu’s most iconic dishes – fiery, aromatic, and deeply tied to the island’s fishing tradition.
For generations, local housewives and fishermen have perfected this spicy octopus stew, simmering it slowly with olive oil, pepper, and lemon until the flavors are bold yet balanced.
It is a dish that captures the heart of Corfiot cuisine.
Octopus Bourdeto – spicy and authentic
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
1 medium or large fresh octopus
1 glass white vinegar
1 glass extra virgin olive oil (250–300 g)
½ teaspoon hot red pepper
½ teaspoon sweet red pepper
1 large onion, cut into quarters
4 large potatoes, sliced
50–70 g fresh lemon juice (the secret to perfect flavor!)
Note: Do not add salt – octopus naturally contains enough.
Instructions
In a pot, heat 3–4 glasses of water with the vinegar. Briefly add the octopus, then remove and cut it into pieces.
In another pot, sauté the octopus on low heat until it releases its natural juices.
Add the olive oil, hot and sweet red pepper, onion, and enough water to cover the octopus. Simmer until most of the liquid evaporates.
Add the sliced potatoes and a little more water. Continue cooking until the sauce is nearly reduced.
Finish with the fresh lemon juice, stir well, and cook for one more minute.
Some Corfiots prefer it slightly juicy, while others – especially when serving as a meze – let it reduce almost completely, leaving the octopus coated in rich, spicy olive oil.
Tips for Perfect Octopus Bourdeto
Tenderize the octopus: Traditionally, fishermen beat it against rocks by the sea, then rub it for 30 minutes to keep it soft. If that’s not possible, freezing works as a modern alternative.
Choose wisely: Fresh octopus is best, but frozen local octopus works too. Avoid large imported ocean-frozen ones, which can be tough.
Texture & color: The final dish should have a deep red hue from the peppers, not black. The sauce is slightly oily, and the tentacles remain intact.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with fresh, crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce.
Pair with a bold Corfiot red wine or a crisp white for balance.
Enjoy as a main dish with potatoes, or as part of a meze spread alongside olives, cheese, and local salads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bourdeto always made with octopus?
No – the classic Bourdeto is made with scorpionfish, but in many Corfiot homes, octopus is a beloved variation.
How spicy is traditional Bourdeto?
It is meant to be bold and peppery, but you can adjust the heat by reducing the hot red pepper to your taste.
Can I prepare it in advance?
Yes – Bourdeto actually tastes better the next day as the flavors deepen. Just reheat gently before serving.
Discover more authentic Corfiot recipes and explore the rich food culture of Corfu.
Most foreigners are told that “malaka” is a rude Greek insult meaning wanker, jerk, or idiot. But ask any Greek, and you’ll hear very different stories – ones that include laughter, friendship, and even affection.
In truth, this single word is used everywhere in Greece. It’s not just another one of the swear words – it’s culture.
In Greece, “Malaka” also works as a mask, so they don’t have to call you what you actually are – wanker, jerk, idiot, moron, asshole, useless, clown, walking disaster, pain in the ass – they use this word instead – and somehow, the same word also means friend, buddy, mate, legend.
But let’s be honest – you’ll mostly hear it from younger people. As people get older, it fades out. In many ways, it’s less a lifelong habit and more a piece of youth culture.
Why “Malaka” vs. “Malakas”?
If you’ve seen both malaka and malakas, don’t worry—it’s the same word. It’s just Greek grammar.
In the nominative case (the “dictionary form”), we say ο μαλάκας → “the guy.” That’s why you see the -s at the end, especially in word lists.
In the vocative case (when calling someone directly), the -s drops: μαλάκα! → “Hey malaka!” This is the way Greek grammar changes the endings.
👉 In English, there’s no difference, because English doesn’t really use cases anymore. But in Greek, that little -s tells you whether you’re talking about someone or calling out to them.
So, who’s a “Malaka”?
Chances are… We are.
Put simply: no one hasn’t been called a wanker, asshole, or jerk at some point.
Does that make us all fools? Probably — we all do something a little stupid now and then.
So don’t worry if someone calls you that; even the gods of Greek mythology, in their stories, weren’t immune to foolish mistakes. See? It’s not that complicated!
Accept it. Stereotypes exist for a reason.
What does malaka mean in Greece?
“Malaka” is probably the first Greek slang tourists hear. You’ll catch locals tossing it around casually, and it can sound either friendly or aggressive — context is everything.
“Malaka” means “masturbator.” But the modern usage is far more nuanced. Depending on tone, it can express insult, affection, or frustration:
A versatile word with strange rules: When referring to someone you hate, “Malaka” means “jerk“, “asshole”, “motherfucker”, “wanker“, “idiot”, or “stupid”—yet when spoken to a friend, the entire meaning flips into a warm greeting like “dude” or “mate” depending on one crucial social rule. See? It’s a bit complicated!
Malaka taxi driver
A word not only for idiots.
Let’s put it straightforward: the fact is that “Malaka” does not refer only to idiots.
It’s a word with a lot of ambivalence, but let’s be honest: unless we say it to our best friend directly, in almost all other cases, it’s an insulting word. And remember! No one will forgive us if we call him a malaka behind his back — not even friends.
🚫 When not to use Malaka
Three Malakes are arguing
Although malaka can be friendly between close friends, there are many situations where you should avoid using it:
Do not use it with women. Even if you hear Greek men using it among themselves, calling a woman malaka is usually offensive.
Do not use it when meeting someone for the first time. It is not the appropriate way to break the ice.
Do not use it with strangers. Almost all people will take it as an insult rather than a joke.
Do not use it with older people. It is considered disrespectful when addressing parents, grandparents, or other elders.
Avoid it during arguments. Even among friends or siblings, malaka can quickly turn a disagreement into a serious confrontation.
Never use it in road rage. After a traffic incident, calling another driver malaka is one of the fastest ways to escalate the situation.
Don’t assume you understand the context. Greeks can use malaka in dozens of different ways depending on tone, relationship, and situation. Until you understand these nuances, it’s safer not to use the word at all.
Rule of thumb: If you’re not a native Greek speaker and you’re unsure whether malaka is appropriate, don’t use it. It’s much easier to recognize the word than to master when it is socially acceptable.
✅ When you can call someone Malaka
Although malaka literally means “offensive,” Greeks often use it as a friendly expression in informal situations.
You can use malaka only when all of the following are true:
With close friends. Among good friends, malaka often means something like “mate,” “buddy,” or “pal.”
With siblings or close relatives. Brothers and sisters may use it jokingly, provided they are not arguing.
In a relaxed, informal conversation. Expressions such as “ela re malaka” (“come on, mate”) or “eise enas malakas” (“you’re such an idiot, mate”) are common among friends.
When everyone understands it’s a joke. Tone of voice, facial expression, and your relationship matter more than the word itself.
When you know the other person well. The closer the friendship, the more acceptable the word becomes.
Rule of Thumb:
Use malaka only with people you know very well and who are comfortable using the word themselves. If you’re unsure whether it’s appropriate, don’t say it. What sounds friendly between close Greek friends can sound highly offensive in almost any other situation.
Why Do Greeks Say Malaka So Often?
Over the years, malaka has become a kind of social Swiss Army knife. In a country where frustration with politics, bureaucracy, the media, and everyday life is common, the word is used to express anger, irony, affection, sarcasm, or simple amusement.
Greeks may call someone malaka for many different reasons, including:
Politicians – for being dishonest, corrupt, or putting personal interests above the public.
Journalists – when they are seen as biased or serving political or business interests.
Media owners – for promoting propaganda, manipulating public opinion, or spreading misinformation.
The public itself – for accepting or tolerating situations without reacting.
Bad drivers – for dangerous driving, ignoring traffic rules, or blaming everyone else.
Close friends – affectionately, in the sense of “you idiot” or “you fool,” with no real insult intended.
This is the paradox of malaka: a vulgar word that has become a reflection of Greek society. Depending on the speaker, the relationship, and the situation, it can express anger, sarcasm, friendship, admiration, or simple surprise.
The safest rule for visitors is simple: listen first, understand the context, and don’t assume that every use of malaka means the same thing.
Once malaka always malaka
Greek slang compounds based on “malaka.”
Greeks add other words to the root “malaka” to form many informal slang variations:
intensifiers (e.g., “very / extreme” forms)
descriptive prefixes
context-based exaggeration
These forms are typically:
highly informal
offensive depending on tone
used for emphasis rather than literal meaning
Examples include:
μαλακία (malakia) — masturbation; also used as “nonsense” or “bullshit” in everyday speech
μαλακίζομαι (malakizomai) — to waste time, act stupid, or literally masturbate (slang)
μαλακισμένος (malakismenos) — idiot / stupid person (strong slang insult), it’s literally the same as the root.
αρχιμαλάκας (archimalakas) — “Chief malaka” (intensified form), the most malaka of all.
χοντρομαλάκας (chontromalakas) — “Fat-malaka” / very strong insult (intensifier)
ψιλομαλάκας (psilomalakas) — “tiny-malaka”, mild/“light” insult form (context-dependent)
μαλακιστήρι (malakistiri) — derogatory form implying stupidity or immaturity, used for children.
σκατομαλάκας (skatomalakas) — “shit-malaka”, very strong insult (explicitly offensive as it prefixes the word σκατά, meaning shit)
μαλακοκαύλης (malakokavlis) — “malako-acorn,” a highly offensive compound slang insult with sexual connotations
And many more!
Greek way workshop – Only the malaka works – the rest are just looking.
Why Do Friends Say “Malaka” to Each Other?
Among close friends, it’s not only tolerated — it’s expected. You’ll hear phrases like:
“Ela re malaka” – Come on, man
“Eisai enas malakas” – You’re such a goof (with affection)
Think of it as a Greek badge of trust — but only in familiar company.
Arkas – Behaving as Malakas
Origins of the Word Malaka
Historically, “malaka” comes from “malakia,” meaning softness or weakness. In medieval times, masturbation was linked to mental decline — so the term gradually evolved into a general insult for fools and weaklings.
But Greek culture is flexible. The same word can now carry irony, affection, or contempt — depending on the speaker and the moment — reflecting how the Greek language works in everyday communication.
So… Is “Malaka” a Bad Word?
Yes, it is. It’s vulgar in literal meaning, but softened by social context. Greeks use it like seasoning — sparingly or generously, but always with intent.
So, unless you’re sure of the mood and your relationship with the person, keep it in your linguistic back pocket. Use it wrong, and you might get silence. Or worse — a slap.
Visiting Greece? You’ll Hear It—a Lot.
Especially in casual settings, such as cafés, beaches, and traffic jams. It’s cultural shorthand. Don’t try to master it — just observe and enjoy.
But wait, Malaka is just the tip of the iceberg; there are thousands more swear words in Greek that you will definitely enjoy!
Tourist Tip – Can Foreigners Use It Safely?
If you’re an English-speaking adventurer hoping to bond with the locals, chances are you’ve already heard malaka tossed around like confetti. The good news? Tourists usually get a free pass — think of it like an amusement park wristband. But fair warning: there’s always a tiny risk of stepping into friendly fire.
Heading to Corfu? Don’t be surprised if Malaka pops up in cafés, on beaches, or from a smiling driver stuck in traffic. Around here, it’s often more playful than rude. Use it with care, and you might just pass for a local (or at least make someone laugh).
Bottom line: Malaka is like a secret handshake — it can open doors or accidentally start a duel. Unless you’ve cracked the code, it’s probably smarter to keep it in your back pocket. And hey, when in doubt, focus on pronouncing moussaka properly — fewer risks, more rewards.
Final Thoughts
“Malaka” is more than slang — it’s a window into the Greek psyche. It’s about emotion, timing, and relationships. It’s a mask word for almost everything.
And yes, here in Corfu, we might just say it more than anywhere else. But don’t worry — if we call you one, it might mean we like you.
Want more? See real-world examples from Greece, England, and France here:
So, buckle up, fellow adventurers, because the world of “Malaka” in Malaka’s country is just a click away.
And remember, when in doubt, embrace the spirit, the slang, and the unforgettable journey that comes with it. It’s all part of the glorious Greek experience, Malaka-style!
Excuse our lack of good sources, but who needs sources when an original Greek Malaka writes this post? Right?
Erimitis area is the Northeastern tip of Corfu island, very close to Albanian shores.
It starts from the Agios Stefanos area in the East and stretches up to Kassiopi borders on the North Coast.
Erimitis’s view of some of the beaches is spot on
An unspoiled paradise is full of small, cute coves separated by small promontories that give beautiful scenery to the landscape.
Every cove here is a small pebble beach of unique beauty, all of which are isolated and can be visited only by sea.
Starting from Kassiopi and going to the east, we find the following cute, tiny beaches: Avlaki, Vouvalomantria Beach, Vrachli Beach, Tzoufakia, the Arias Beach, Akoli, Vromolimni, Kaminakia Beach, Korfovounia, Aspalathras, and Xylokeratia Beach.
Let’s note that all these beaches are pebble beaches, not sandy; the waters are extremely clear and clean.
Avlaki beach
Avlaki beach at Erimitis – view from behind
Avlaki is the biggest beach in the area, close to Kassiopi, and in visual contact with it.
It is separated into two parts, the west and the east Avlaki, which is much smaller.
On the east side of the west Avlaki, there is another small lake behind it, which sometimes dries out.
There are some houses and apartments on the western part of the beach, the busiest of all, as it is easily accessible by road.
Vouvalomantria beach
At the northern tip of Erimitis, a very small and secluded beach is available only by sea.
Vrachli beach
A Lovely beach facing east, the only one without a small lake behind it.
Tzoufakia beach
A Tiny beach next to and south of Vrachli, completely isolated.
Arias beach
Arias Beach at Erimitis Corfu
Another beauty is the isolated pebble beach a little south of Tzoufakia.
Akoli beach
Akoli beach at Erimitis, Corfu
One of the few beaches in the area is reachable on foot through a small path.
The name is due to the lake behind the beach, which is believed to be very deep.
Although the lake, in reality, is not deep, the name means literally “bottomless”, α-κωλη, in Greek, this is from the deprivation α = χωρίς(without), and the word κώλος, in ancient Greek, κώλος means bottom.
(while in modern Greek means ass.) In this case, the word has an ancient meaning and means bottomless, used for deep seas or lakes.
Vromolimni beach
Vromolimni beach, Erimitis, Corfu
Another beach with a lake behind it, the name “Vromolimni” means Dirty lake, it is dirty indeed compared to the clean waters of the sea.
Kaminakia, Korfovounia, Aspalathras, and Xylokeratia beaches
Between Vromolimni and the small harbor of Agios Stefanos, we find these small diamonds respectively.
All are very tiny and isolated from each other, but can be reached too by small pathways.
This is the real story of the Durrells in Corfu. An eccentric and a little crazy family lived in Corfu from 1936 to 1939 in Kontokali, Kalami, and Perama.
India, in the first quarter of the 20th century (1858 – 1947), was ruled by the British Crown. It was known as the British Raj, so there were many British military and government officials there.
Laurence Durrell was an army engineer born in India. He met Louisa Florence Dixie, and they got married and had four children. Laurence, Leslie, Margaret, known as Margo, and Gerald, known as Jerry.
Laurence Durrell, the father, died young at age 44 in 1928 due to a cerebral hemorrhage. After the unexpected loss of their father, the family had to move to England and to Bournemouth. There, the mother, Louise, tried to organize her life with her small pension.
There, the four-year-old Gerald was sent to school for his basic education. This was difficult for the unpalatable character of the little one. He enjoyed the freedom and his engagement with animals and nature.
It was a very difficult time for young Jerry, who could not adapt to the stifling environment of an English school. As he confessed several years later in his autobiography.
Arriving in Corfu
In 1935, Lawrence, the older brother, marries and, along with his wife Nancy, moves to Corfu. They lived in a house in Kontokali, north of the town, in Villa Anemogianni.
Louisa Durrell, after six difficult years, decides to overcome. Gathers her three children (Leslie, Margaret, and Gerald), and in 1935, they arrive in Corfu.
The Durrells’ houses on inter-war Corfu
Inter-War Corfu was a poor island. Without electricity, but at a very cheap cost of living compared to the cost in England. The Durrells in Corfu could live a little more primitively but more freely. And in direct connection with nature and the animals that little Jerry loved.
Louisa Florence with Gerald, Margo, and Lawrence Durrell
In Corfu, there were and still are a lot of English people. Louisa met one of them, Mr. Biller, who has undertaken to help her find a suitable home for the family.
But Corfu in 1935 was a little more primitive than Mrs. Durrell expected. This is obvious from the following funny event.
Mr. Biller prepared a list of about 10 houses and started with Mrs. Durrell to check them to find the best one.
But in every house they visited, Mrs. Durrell nodded her head; she could not find anything to please her.
They arrived at the last, and once again, Mrs. Durrell was not satisfied. Mr. Billler sits down on the stairs and wipes the sweat with his handkerchief, asking Mrs. Durrell.
-And finally, Mrs. Durrell, can you tell me what exactly you are looking for and why you did not like any of what we saw?
– None of them had a normal bath, she replied, that’s the problem.
– And what do you need the bathroom for?, replied the surprised Mr. Biller, when you have the sea at your feet!
This was Corfu at that time; only the rich families had a toilet. While in most houses there was none. The people for their natural needs used to run to the fields and the sea. The little rubbish was buried in the fields and the yards to become fertilizer.
After some more effort, they finally found a hut belonging to a fishing family in Kalami. A small bay in the northeastern part of the island, far from the town of Corfu.
The cottage was repaired to become a home, a house known to date with the name: the white house. It is located near the southern part of the bay overlooking the whole of Kalami.
The house was turned by young Jerry into a zoo, where he had gathered all the wildlife of Corfu. Turtles, waterfalls, seagulls, lizards, dogs, cats, donkeys, and whatever animal exists in Corfu. He also collected insects in boxes, a chaotic house where birds were flying from room to room.
During the three years they lived on the island, the Durrells became friends with the locals. They left their mark on the memories of the older ones who met and are still alive today.
They loved the island and were loved by the locals. They wrote books about Corfu which was considered their paradise.
Much of what we know today about the Durrells in Corfu is based on the narratives of those old residents who are still alive. But mainly on the books written by the family members.
Gerald’s records of Corfu’s fauna are very important. He has recorded almost all the species of animals, birds, and insects on the island in his book “My Family and Other Animals”.
He explored the island and made his observations with the help of a friend of the family. The local doctor, naturalist, and philosopher Theodoros Stefanidis.
Stephanidis is the one who cultivated Jerry’s inborn talent and love for animals. And helped him later develop into a great naturalist and reformer of zoos.
The whole family was skillful writers. In their writings, we read all the incidents and personal experiences they had during their stay on the island. This also became a source of inspiration for the TV series.
The main inspiration source was Gerald’s autobiographical book “The Trilogy of Corfu”. Consists of 3 books: “My Family and Other Animals”, “Birds, Animals and Relatives”, and the last “The Garden of the Gods”. Another source was Margaret’s book: “What Happened to Margo?”
Lawrence Durrell
Also noteworthy is “Prospero’s Cell,” written by the older brother, Lawrence.
Gerald Durrell
This eccentric family loved Corfu and wrote about this island. Margarita later revealed that she always considered Corfu as her real home.
There are, of course, many unknown aspects of Darrel’s life on the island. For example, it is not widely known that the family stayed in other parts of the island too, and not only in Kontokali.
In fact, they stayed for a long period in a house in Perama near the Agia Kyriaki area. From there, they had easy access to the Halikiopoulos lagoon, which at that time was a rich wetland. Since the airport didn’t exist yet.
But the war is always overturning plans and changing everything.
The outbreak of World War II forced Louisa, Leslie, Gerald, and their young Corfiot maid Maria Kontos to leave Corfu. Mainly for safety reasons, and return to Bournemouth, England.
However, the big brother Lawrence remained in Corfu along with his wife Nancy until the occupation of Greece by the Axis forces. Then they managed to escape to Egypt.
Margo remained in Corfu, and she stayed in the house of some friends. She met an RAF pilot who was stationed here; his name was Jack Breeze, and he later became her husband.
The Durrell’s later life
Louisa Florence Durrell, born Louisa Florence Dixie(1886-1964), the mother, after the adventure in Corfu, settled in Bournemouth until the end of her life in 1964. She lived with her daughter, Margo.
Lawrence Durrell (1912-1990), the older brother, was a smart man with a restless character. He became a diplomat and a great writer; his books had tremendous success. He traveled all over the world and stayed in many places, he also married 4 times. He died in Sommières, France, in 1990.
Leslie Durrell (1918-1983) was the second-oldest brother and the least-known member of the family. During his later life, he had a great interest in weapons, hunting, and sailing, as well as painting. He did several business efforts, one of which was to organize a farm in Kenya. But all attempts were unsuccessful. He had a son with his family’s Corfiot maid, Maria Kontos, who followed him to England.
Margaret Durrell (1920-2007), Known as Margo.
She met an RAF pilot in Corfu just before the arrival of Axis occupying forces. They both fled to South Africa and got married, and they stayed there until the end of the war. Then they moved to Bournemouth, where they had two children, and then divorced.
After the divorce, Margo spent the rest of her life in Bournemouth, where she lived alone with her two children until she died in 2007. She was also a writer, and in 1950, she wrote the book “What Happened to Margo?” With memories from her experience in Corfu. The book was published 40 years later, in 1995.
Margaret or Margo was very dear and kind, and she was very interested in fashion and design. A very independent and dynamic character.
Gerald Durrell (1925-1995), the younger brother, became very successful. He was a popular naturalist, economist, TV presenter, and writer, and his work redefined the role and pattern of the modern zoo.
He also had a good sense of humor. When someone once asked him which animal he liked the most, he said: “Do you mean except my wife?”
Finally, he founded the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in Jersey. Now directed by his last wife, Lee McGeorge Durrell.
The Durrells’ house today
Durrells, during their time in Corfu, used three houses. Today these houses are private, but the house they lived in, in Kalami, is open to visitors, as today it is an apartment. Underneath the house, there is a restaurant called the white house as well.
The Durrells is a very successful British comedy-drama TV series written by Simon Nye and based on The Trilogy of Corfu. An autobiographical book by Gerald Durrell.
The book includes Gerald’s memories of the 4 years the family lived on the island of Corfu shortly before World War II broke out.
Where is the Durrells series filmed?
The series was mainly filmed in Corfu and the studio scenes in London, at Ealing Studios and Twickenham Studios.
The Durrells series was also filmed in spots of Corfu’s old town, in the Palace of Saints Michael and George, at the entrance of the Museum of Asian Art.
Some scenes were filmed in Mon Repos Palace, in the Kanoni area, next to the ruins of the ancient city of Corfu.
At the Danilia Village.
In the rich biodiversity of Lake Antinioti on the northern tip of Corfu.
In many other places around the island, some of them being the picturesque port of Agios Stefano, northeast of the island, and Dassia.
The house they used in the series is an old seaside villa in the Kommeno area and not the original property in Kalami where they lived in reality 90 years ago.
Today, the house in Kalami is private property and is not open for public visits, but being a small hotel with a taverna operating on its ground floor, you can visit it in another way.
Played on ITV from 2016 to 2019, there were 4 series, including 6 episodes. Only the third series played in 2018 had 8 episodes.
The series was directed by 4 different directors.
Episodes 1, 2, and 3 of the first series, 1, 2, 3 of the second series, and 4, 5, and 6 of the fourth series were directed by Steve Barron
Episodes 4, 5, and 6 of the first series – 1, 2, 3, 4 of the third series, and 1, 2, and 3 of the fourth series were directed by Roger Goldby
Episodes 4, 5, and 6 of the second series were directed by Edward Hall
And episodes 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the third series were directed by Niall MacCormick
A couple of dozen actors participated in the series, many as guests or in minor roles.
The main characters, though, were 8 and played by
Keeley Hawes in the role of Louisa Durrell, the family’s mother
Milo Parker in the role of Gerry Durrell, the naturalist
Josh O’Connor as Larry Durrell, the writer
Daisy Waterstone as Margo Durrell
Callum Woodhouse as Leslie Durrell, the least-known brother
Alexis Georgoulis as Spiros Halikiopoulos, the taxi driver
Anna Savva as Lugaretzia
Yorgos Karamihos as Theo Stefanidis, a Greek poet, author, doctor, and naturalist, the friend and mentor of Gerald Durrell
About the “Village” in Danilia where the Durrells TV series was filmed
The “Village” is next to Danilia village, close to Kontokali, and behind today’s Corfu hospital. It is not the revival of an existing village, as some people believe.
It was a successful attempt by two businessmen. The Bouas brothers decided in 1980 to create from scratch something that would look like an old, typical Corfiot village. To use it as a tourist attraction for their businesses in the 80s.
And, indeed, during the 80s, all tour operators organized daily excursions to this medieval and Venetian-style village. With thousands of tourists visiting the place.
Among the other sights to see, there was an open-air restaurant with live music. Many shops sell souvenirs to visitors. Some museums with objects of folk art and a large building housed the winter restaurant.
On the walls of this building, you could see the escutcheons of all the old noble families of Corfu. Of course, any common-sense human could understand immediately that a village like this could never really exist in Corfu.
In this village, you can also see that the main street is a replica of a part of Nikiforos Theotokis Street in Corfu town. And some other copies of other characteristic shops or scenes were used to give a Venetian color and atmosphere.
So, it is a replica of an alleged village as it would be in 1930, the Village at Danilia never existed in the past, it’s just business!
Today, this Village is owned by Grecotel Hotels & Resorts. A large hotel group is used for weddings that happen among Grecotel Hotels & Resorts customers.
Also, it was used as the filming place for many scenes of the Durrells TV series. This series has been going on for three years and includes 6-8 episodes per year.
The TV series has been judged to be very successful in England and will continue for another year. The Next (and last) episodes are already filmed and will be shown on TV in 2019. The last scenes were filmed in Corfu! In the Village, in the white house in Kalami, in Villa Gerakari in Gerekos island, and in other places on the island.
Everybody knows the picturesque Mouse Island or Pontikonisi as the locals call it, at the entrance of the Gulf of Halikiopoulos, in front of the airport runway, along with the neighboring Vlacherna.
It is the most characteristic landscape of Corfu.
Mouse Island is the first thing that every new visitor sees when approaching Corfu airport, it sits literally in the geographical center of the island, very close to the town, between Kanoni peninsula, Perama, and Benitses
On the top of this tiny rocky islet, there is the 11th-century Byzantine Church of Pantokrator surrounded by dense vegetation, It takes some effort to climb the many steps needed to reach the monastery.
Due to the fact that Pantokrator church was actually a monastery with monks, visits to the monastery are restricted except only on the 6th of August, when the Church is celebrating.
But in reality, the church remains open to the public all year round. The rest of the island can be visited at any time via some small boats that sail regularly from the beach below Kanoni and the Vlacherna island.
Today, there are no monks living there, but the gentle staff of a small cafe bar that is on the island. These can be considered as the only residents of Pontikonisi.
This tiny island is a peaceful place, full of greenery, and an ideal spot to relax for a couple of hours. The ticket for the boat to take you there costs no more than 2€
Name’s origin
The name probably came from the size and especially the shape of the island as it looks from above, although in our opinion the island even with a large dose of imagination does not look at all like a mouse.
Another theory says that in the 11th century in the monastery there were many monks from the Pontos area, so in the beginning, the name was Pontonisi which transformed into Pontikonisi, which sounds more convincing about the origin of the name.
The island also resembles a boat, so the following mythological approach suits nicely.
Homer tells in the Odyssey, that Phaecians (The ancient Corfiots) helped Odysseus (Ulysses) to return home to Ithaca transferring him there with one of their boats, the gods became displeased by this and transformed the returning ship into stone when it entered the port and before the sailors could disembark.
This petrified boat according to Greek mythology is the Mouse Island.
However mythology is not reality, Pontikonisi along with next to it Vlacherna which is a flat tiny islet connected with the land via a small bridge, is extremely picturesque and together with the surroundings is the most known scene that since many decades identifies Corfu worldwide.
Vlacherna islet
It is a small islet opposite Pontikonisi and it is connected with Kanoni via a 300-meter small walk path.
On Vlacherna islet there is a Church with a nice high bell tower, devoted to the Virgin Mary, constructed in the 17th century as a replica and named after Panagia Vlacherna in Constantinople.
The Church has an impressive woodcut temple and beautiful frescoes inside.
Vlacherna islet is small, only about half the size of Mouse Island but it looks about the same because most photos are taken from Kanoni which is closer.
The language could not, therefore, be an exception. The linguistic idiom that was influenced and shaped during Venetian domination is what we now refer to as the Corfiot dialect.
Until about 1500 CE, the island’s population was mixed. We had the Greek descendants of the ancient Corinthians, who constituted about 60% of the population. On the other side, the Venetian nobles lived mainly in the city of Corfu.
Because of these conditions on the island, a mixed language called ‘Veneto’ was spoken. It was a mix of Greek and Italian as the Venetians spoke. Slightly different than the Italians of southern Italy.
Later and shortly after 1500 CE, a large wave of immigration began with Greek refugees from the Peloponnese, Crete, and Cyprus, who still spoke a language close to ancient Greek.
Immigration took place at the time when these areas fell into the hands of the Ottomans and Corfu was still under Venetian domination.
This resulted in a dramatic change in the constitution of the population in favor of the Greek element. This caused the reduction of the Latin population, which was limited to certain parts of the city.
Also, because of this event, the Orthodox Christian faith was permanently overwhelmed.
That put an end to the efforts to convert to Catholicism been attempted from time to time by many conquerors, especially by the Andegavs when they had the island under their sovereignty, around 1300 CE
The Catholics, of course, existed and still exist in significant numbers in Corfu. They constitute the second doctrine of the population.
But the Corfiot linguistic idiom evolved following the Greek grammar and syntax while incorporating many Italian words. Since, of course, the Greeks first added Greek endings to these words!
This process gave rise to the Corfiot dialect, a variant of the Greek language incorporating Italian-Greek words while adhering to Greek grammar and syntax.
It is essential to emphasize that this dialect shows absolutely zero influence from English or French whatsoever.
Let’s not forget also the special accent of the Corfiot dialect. A much more singing-like, that is the result of its comradeship with the Italians.
Until the beginning of the 20th century, the use of Italian words was so extensive. The locals could talk with each other without being understood by the rest of the Greeks.
But this has changed over the years.
Now the Italian words used at that time, after the death of the older, are almost forgotten. They are not used anymore, but constitute a part of the linguistic evolution on the island.
Before being forgotten, however, many managed to pass through the rest of Greece and integrate into our language. This is obvious by studying these words and their origin.
This is a phenomenon that happens in all living languages of the world. As the English language has 30% of the words having Greek roots, also in the Greek language, we have words of Italian, Slavic, and Turkish origin.
Of course, the Corfiot linguistic idiom is part of our historical culture and a sign of the Corfiot identity.
Efforts should be made not to be forgotten by recording and keeping these words in books that we would call museums of language, or by using them in various events that happen on the island.
And this is what happens in the well-known Petegoletsa. They are theatrical performances on the road and are played during Halloween. The Petegoletsa contains dialogues full of these words.
These performances help maintain the tradition. The inhabitants of Corfu, of course, do not use these words anymore. Although they know them very well.
Most of these words now sound very funny and make people laugh; we invoke them when we want to laugh at something.
So, if you ever find yourself in Corfu and get to watch either the Petegoletsa or some other theatrical show, do not even think that this is the language spoken in Corfu today!.
Below, we will try to present a large list of these words and expressions along with their meaning.
We want to record the words used by our ancestors for historical reasons. Also, due to our respect for tradition.
We can not deny that we have fun while listening to them; they are really beautiful and original words, remnants of a medieval Greek-Italian lingual salad.
The list includes just a few characteristic Corfiot words with Italian origin and roots from about 5.000 words of this kind in total, but for an English-speaking person, it makes no sense to add them here…
However, if you wish to get an idea, keep reading.
In the first column are the words, and next to them is, let’s say, the translation in English. Believe us, it’s not easy to translate those words correctly as the meanings refer to a different era.
Corfu dialect dictionary
Of course, some words are not Corfiot, but they are so common in Corfu too that everyone knows them, including phrases that often dominate casual conversations among friends.
Words starting with Alpha
Akleros = a very poor man
Akola = very deep, bottomless
Antzoula = type of metal clothing button
Asta = get up
Aste ntoue = imposed on me
Averta panga = continuation
Averto = open space
Avatserno = I have to receive
Abentoros = haggler
Avizaro = warn
Avogadoros = prosecutor
Avogatos = Lawyer
Agantsaro = grab
Agarlizo = I’m stirring
Aggelokrouome = I’m scared
Agerina = fine sand
Agiouto = help
Aggonari = corner in a wall
Akistaro = I make something mine
Akleriazo = I destroy
Akouzaro = I Blame
Aleggros = cheerful, happy
Alabratsante = embrace
Alaskaventza = With the jacket draped over the shoulder
Alafostia = The scarlet fever (disease)
Alegatsiones = explanations
Alimangou = at last
Alipopordies = a kind of mushroom
Alipotsakalis = crossbreeding of a fox with a jackal
Alitzerinos = Algerian pirate
Alterados = not feeling well
Alipotanao = to discipline
Aloises = bad women
Amantzalos = poorly dressed
Amente = attention
Amaskaloviza = woman with big boobs
Amidonika = yes
Amiti = oh, how
Amolados = unleashed (usually a lunatic or a bad dog)
Amolerno = I unlease the dog
Amorozos or Morozos = lover, chick
Ampantonados = bum
Ampitichi = if it happens
Ampla outarita = absolute authority
Amponora = early
Amonte = let’s go
Anantelos = wayward
Anantaflos = careless or the man prone to accidental damages
Anagkemenos = ill
Anapapsolia, here, a special explanation is needed; these are hanging bracelets from the ceiling or bed canopy, on which women placed their feet to avoid fatigue during sexual activity. They were also given as part of the dowry to the bride until the 19th century. Well, what did you think?
Anaraida = Nereid
Anaritsia = creepiness
Anafoufou = uncertain
Anemokapsou = disappear
Anesistagos = Anxious or the naughty child
Apasvesta = the lime plaster
Apidi = Pear
Apithono = I put down something
Apelante = the appeal to a court
Apertoura = opportunity
Apiompo = ready
Apodelipa = the rest of
Apothosou = sit down
Apokontriasmenos = besotted
Apoliora = short time ago
Aposimpelo = almost
Arekia = roughly placed
Aresto = the jail
Aravantoula = the hare
Arivaro = I come, I arrive
Asistagos = messy
Atzardo = daring
Afidevome = I dare to trust
Afoufou = Distraction
Acharoloisti = mindless, ungainly
Apelo = I throw something away
Apsono or Apsiono = tuft
Words starting with Beta (pronounced as ‘V’ in Greek)
Ventoulo = something with which we push some fresh air to our face
Verde = green
Vavilato = the color of the goldfly
Vagapontis = swindler
Valerozos = deserving
Veramente = at last
Vatema = making sex, it refers to domestic animals
Vaccina = Vaccine
Vatsounia = bramble
Venterouga = the back side of the ribs
Veramente = true
Vesta = robe
Viatzo = trip
Viziganti = poultice
Virtsinos = in debt
Vourdoulio = disgrace or shame
Vourlismenos = crazy
Vordonas = big pimple
Despeto or Ntespeto = stubbornness
Despoutatos or Ntespoutatos = ruler
Destemeli = zone
Destinaro or Ntestinaro = direct
Diagkilos = Devil
Diana = white
Diargyros = mercury
Diaskatze = who cares
Diaskatzos = Devil
Diasonas = large infected pimple
Dotoros or Ntotoros = Doctor
Words starting with Epsilon
Empo = storm
Entesa = I messed up somewhere
Eto = this is it
Edourise = it bears the hardships
Etharapaika = I enjoyed
Eloou mou = me my self
Empetsaro = heckle
Ermokounarito = tramp
Eriastika = I got very cold
Eroumposa = I filled my mouth greedily
Esporso = paying
Efetibamente = really
Ebale posta = he targeted me
Words starting with Zeta
Zampa = kind of frog
Zegkounas = kind of wild vegetables
Ziazo = weigh
Zifo = squiz
Thanatitas = too much freeze
Tharapaika = I enjoyed
Thermoutsa = hot coals
Words starting with Yiota
Imantiniero = I keep something fresh
Imitaro = mimic
Impanto or mpanto = he left me alone
Impeniaro = I guarantee
Impetsiles = fool
Impetsilita = fooliness
Impostoros = crook
Impoutaro = I’m defiling someone
Inamorados = fall in love
Inbentario = census
Inbestiro = invest
Inkanto = auction
Inkouizitos = accused
Inkomoda = annoyances
Inkontro = business meeting
Inmpanto = abandoned
Inpenio = obligation
Inpoumpliko = in public
Insoma = at last
Intemela or Ntemela = pillow case
Interesados = lobbyist
Interios = entire
Intimados = satisfied
Intimatzion = notification
Intonados = properly accented musically
Ipotekado = mortgaged
Isbetzes = in its place
Isestero = insist
Isponero = I am interested
Words starting with Kapa
Kaetai(mou) = seems to me
Kazo = fact
Kazo mplanko = grand fact
Kazo pensato = premeditated action
Kazo atsintente = accident
Kaltsa mpraga = men’s socks of nobility
Kamara nta ritsebere = hall vestibule
Kamara nti tsibile = Mansion living room
Kantaros = earthenware, basin
Kanto = song
Kapo nte fiori = cauliflower
Kapos = cheef
Karlakas = frog
Kastike (mou) = I thought
Kentroma = grafting onto trees
Kikara = cup
Kabalos = jacks and decks because these cards have knights (kavalarrides = horsemen)
Kabaloutsi = carrying someone on the back
Kabatzaro = I go past something
Kadinatso = iron dragster
Kakontramados = badly dressed man
Kalopezoulos = honest
Kalohairetis = polite
Kamalimagkou = at last
Kamiziola = short women’s traditional jacket
Kampoula = smoke or fog
Kanaleto = gutter, gutter for rainwater
Kantsoneta = popular song
Kantouni = narrow street
Kantsilieris = secretary
Kaouriko = very hot pepper
Kapitolo prompatori = strong evidence
Kapatsaro = tame
Kapolaboro = artifice
Kapouralos = the boss
Karataro = count
Karatelo = large barrel
Kapotsino = small carriage
Kartelo = small barrel
Kartezi = 1/8 of a gallon
Kartoutso = 1/4 of a liter
Kasadoura = the door frame
Kasaforte = safe deposit box
Kastelanos = castle owner
Katsibelo = inferior, insignificant
Kenono = serving
Ki ‘anteso = and now what?
Klaniola = fart tool
Klitsinari = long branch
Koitasi = fall asleep
Kogionaro = make fun of
Kokariki = the pit of the olive
Kolarina = tie
Koletantes = dressed with a tie
Koliantza = diarrhea
Koloentses = affections
Kolompimpiri = sup with just pasta
Kolorados = colored
Kolpiro or Korpiro = get very tired
Komintoro i pomintoro = tomato
Kompebelos = reactionary
Konsaro = foist
Kontrampado = smuggling
Kontraposta = controversial position
Konfermados = confirmed
Kourtelatsa = stone quay
Kouarelaro = stare with the eyes
Kougiampalo = old fart
Koukounaki = sitting on the knees
Kouraro = I care
Kornoutos = cuckold
Koutelitis = bad wine that makes your head bad
Koutseli = small dog
Koutsoheristika or koutsoheriastika = my hands got tired
Kouhtio = old crippled man
Kratimara = paralysis of the hands
Kroubentziana = Hide and seek, a children’s game
Kryogatsoulo = someone who feels very cold
Konkses = stubbornness
Kotolo = traditional dress for old women
Mores kai katsides = curse
Ntale kouale = the same
Ohia kai monomerida = answer to an unpleasant refusal
Tarantela Kariera = posting boat
Fora Kolompa = he took it all in stride
Words starting with Lambda
Lampena = a kind of fish of the deep
Lahtisa = I felt pain
Likasma = infection, mainly in the mouth
Linto = diluted, weak
Litsino = made from the wood of the olive tree
Labadouros = sink
Labamas = sink
Labomanos = sink
Laboro = work
Laggeyei = his eye is flying
Lamasa = pdefiant or large unruly woman
Lapante = clean
Laourentis = master’s assistant, mainly in construction
Lapresta = quicly
Larono = Calming down
Lementados = complaining
Letrina = toilet
Lefti psomi = loaf
Leyterida = bat
Ligathinos = weak, getting ill easily
Ligkio = hiccup
Likazo = I get just a little taste, I don’t have time to eat it.
Likasionas = slug
Limpa = the balls
Lionteritsino = castor oil
Liosta = olive mill waste
Lougretsio = very old woman
Louta = I got completely wet
Words starting with Mi
Mamalos = limp
Mantoles = almonds with sugar
Mantzaro = I eat
Moustakas = cricket
Miligkas = meninges
Mazeni = a tool for grinding coffee
Makarontsini = short and small macaroni
Malathraki = disease of skin and spirit, lumps on the head (malakia)
Mantekouto = stroke
Margomenos = numb
Markantiko = grocery shop
Mastelo = vessels for washing clothes
Matsola = wooden hammer
Meliggitis = miniggitis
Mi siftakeis = to fail to reach
Miatzimias = at once
Minaro = masturbate
Mintzibiris = skimpy
Morofinto = middle wall
Morseto = wooden vise
Morozos = lover
Moskiera = a hanging cage mainly for bread
Mosteritsa i bosteritsa = small lizard
Mouzeto = mask
Mourdoulis = prone to getting dirty
Mouzariola = dog muzzle
Mpatelo = small wooden boat
Mparos = rock with vegetation in the sea
Mpiga = crane
Mpagordantes = he knows how to eat well
Mpaligaro = I catch someone, I bring him into my ideas
Mpaltsamados = embalmed
Mpaniomaria = way of cooking eggs
Mparoufantes = trouble maker
Mparoufa = trouble
Mpastakounados = standing
Mpartsoleta = funny speak
Mpataro = upset
Mpatelo = wooden boat
Mpatselados = crazy
Mpertouela = hinge
Mpikerini = small glass
Mpirmpitsiola = children’s team game
Mpitsikleta = motorcycle
Mpokoleta = earring
Mponagratsia = curtain rod
Mposketo = garden
Mpotsoni = glass jug
Mpoukaleto = jug
Mpoukalina = bottle
Mpoukoubala = bread in olive oil
Mpouleti = lottery ticket
Mpoumpoulas = big black insect
Mpoursa = hidden pocket for money
Mpriskoula = a game with cards
Mprokado = extra pay for good work
Mpontzos or Mpotzos = small balcony
Momolos = monkey
Mosteras = large lizard
Pounta malinia = pneymonia
Words starting with Ni
Nespola = loquat
Nekriasmeno = sleeping like the dead
Nerokonida = chilblain
Neromploutsi = food without taste
Netaro = I finish with something
Neyrida = neuralgia
Nibelo = Alfadi
Niokatsente = everything ok
Niorantes = exhibitionist
Nodaros = notary
Noumpoulo = A Corfu cured meat
Nteno = I stack
Ntabas = clay mug
Ntemela = pillow case
Ntzia or Tzia = Ant
Ntrimono = I hide secretly
Ntrita linia = straight line
Ntoltse = kind of oranges
Ntontolos = one who has one ball only
Noberos = he who is silly
Nona = grandmother
Nontsolos = neocorus
Ntefetados = one who has health problems
Words starting with Ksi
Ksiskepos = naked in bed
Ksekenti = at the end
Ksempourizo = kick out
Ksepyrise = the nose bleeds
Ksinitas = sour wine
Ksompliazo = gossip, I say bad words
Words starting with Omicron
Obola = money
Ontsolos = candlelighter
Orse = Corfu muja, orse, (there is no specific translation)
Okoupados = busy
Ompia = obsession
Ompligados = obliged
Onore = honnor
Opstante = welcome
Oritsikas = the base of the tail
Ordino = decree
Words starting with Pi
Parla = chatter
Peka = caprice
Pelisa = I throw something useless
Petsiko = tanned
Pila = large barrel for olive oil
Pinta = pewter cup with handle
Pirola = fola, poison in the food for small animals, used decades ago.
Pagkouli = small stool
Palaiouthe = since the old times
Pangkoui = paying hand by hand
Paniolo = the deck floor in a small ship
Papalina = small sardine
Parabento = protection from strong wind
Paramonas = hunter ambush point
Partsinebelos = the boss
Parontzolo = sucker
Pasapronto = spaghetti strainer
Patatona = the sweet potato
Paylosyka = the prickly pears
Pekados = capricious
Pensatos = thoughtful
Piperoni = pepper
Pergoulia = grapevine
Perouaro = I am resting
Pertsipitados = stubborn
Peskada = fishing
Petegolo = gossip
Pitiki = bitter
Pitsikoli = small child
Piatsa = square
Piatsebelos i piazebelos = plentiful
Piniata = copper cauldron
Pitsikamortis = grave Digger
Pitsouni = pigeon
Pitoros = painter
Podologos = a cloth that women put on their heads to carry things
Pomintoro = tomato
Pontelo = support
Pontigio or pontilio = stubbornness
Pontidos = spiky
Portoni = garden’s gate
Postitsio = tentatively placed
Poutsarona = too much dirt
Poumpliko inkato = auction
Prebantorio = orphanage
Prebedouros = foresight (commissioner during Venetian rule)
Pretsipitada = lively or sprightly
Probato = I walk
Pryobolos = an old kind of lighter with a wick
Poberos = poor
Pontes = small wooden pier
Words starting with Ro
Resto = the rest
Ramolimento = old man with softening of the brain
Raporto = report
Reberentzes = hgreetings
Regalo = tip
Rekousiniaro = compromise
Remegkou = fluttering
Rementzo = oars
Rementio = therapy
Rempartaro = upset
Sita = sieve
Sagiadoros = door handle
Salado = salami
Salamistrado = salty
Saltsada = cobbled street
Sampieros = John Dory
Sartsada = garden
Sgorna = watercourse
Sestados = neat
Siora = lady
Sior = sir
Skanio = chair
Skarda = clove
Skabentzo = remnant
Skalinada = stone road staircase
Skarmoutso = roll of coins
Skartsouni = sock
Skatzia = shelf
Skafoni = wooden press for grapes
Skepeto = gun for hunting
Skertsados = mad
Skiaomai = I scare
Skletza = wood spike
Sklempou = peskandritsa, a small fish
Skotitas = scotodin, poultry disease
Skoutzikas = large lizard
Sonaro i Souonaro = play music and sing
Sospeto = suspection
Soulatso = walk
Soukeras = big fig
Soumpito = soon
Speoulo = embankment
Spabento = surprise, agitation
Spalabieri = special trowel
Spatsaro = I sell out and leave
Sperna = evening hut, but made only on a special day in October.
Spetseriko = special spice mix for Patsitsada
Spetsieris = pharmacist
Stia = the fireplace
Stoua = suffocating atmosphere
Straisto = a kind of bag
Stretos = narrow
Stringka = thin board
Strampalados = peculiar person
Stronizo = I change side in sleeping
Sfalaggi = a small kind of spider
Words starting with Taf
Tarama = too much cold
Tamparo = heavy jacket
Tankoui = pouch
Tablatso = square board
Taylokounia = moves a lot, here and there, not steady
Taylomastela = washing board in mastelo
Teleri = glass frame
Terefos = defective
Tetartia = he broke in pieces
Tetartiastika = I broke in pieces
Tzitziras = cicada
Tzaleti = cornmeal fritters
Tzardini = small garden
Tzogatoulo = something that gets broken easily
Tzitzifionkos = conceited
Tzournada = women’s daily wage
Tzoukariera i tsoukariera = sugar bowl
Tzousto = exactly
Tzobeno = an old man pretending to be young
Tzogia = Joy
Tortsonia = big candles
Toulouposou = wrap up
Tritsa = Psathin chapel
Trabentzo = transfusion
Trampouko = corruption
Trataro = I buy drinks
Tratamento = drinks for everyone
Triko = sweater
Tritseli = tripod
Trohalos = a wall with plain stones
Tsantos = Aleksandros
Tseroula = a kind of small fish that resembles a sardine
Tseta = gang
Tsima pila = on the edge
Tsito = chasing a cat away
Tsapela = dried figs strung on a rope
Tsantsamini = Jasmine
Tserbelo = mind
Tsigkri = teasing person
Tsiritzantzoules = tricks with words
Tsitsimpyra = Gingerbeer
Tsoutsa = chutcha
Tsokolo = skirting board
Totso = too little
Words starting with Ypsilon
Ipounto = exactly
Words starting with Phi
Faousa = gangrene
Faborebole = favorable
Falimento = bankruptcy
Famozos = famous
Fanestra = window
Filania = central beam in roofs
Filistoka = large document
Fiorados = adorned with flowers
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The cookie is set by CasaleMedia. The cookie is used to collect information about the usage behavior for targeted advertising.
CMPRO
3 months
This cookie is set by Casalemedia and is used for targeted advertisement purposes.
CMPS
3 months
This cookie is set by Casalemedia and is used for targeted advertisement purposes.
CMRUM3
1 year
This cookie is set by Casalemedia and is used for targeted advertisement purposes.
CMST
1 day
The cookie is set by CasaleMedia. The cookie is used to collect information about the usage behavior for targeted advertising.
DSID
1 hour
This cookie is setup by doubleclick.net. This cookie is used by Google to make advertising more engaging to users and are stored under doubleclick.net. It contains an encrypted unique ID.
id
1 year 1 month
The main purpose of this cookie is targeting and advertising. It is used to create a profile of the user's interest and to show relevant ads on their site. This Cookie is set by DoubleClick which is owned by Google.
IDE
1 year 24 days
Used by Google DoubleClick and stores information about how the user uses the website and any other advertisement before visiting the website. This is used to present users with ads that are relevant to them according to the user profile.
KADUSERCOOKIE
3 months
The cookie is set by pubmatic.com for identifying the visitors' website or device from which they visit PubMatic's partners' website.
KTPCACOOKIE
1 day
This cookie is set by pubmatic.com for the purpose of checking if third-party cookies are enabled on the user's website.
mc
1 year 1 month
This cookie is associated with Quantserve to track anonymously how a user interact with the website.
mdata
1 year 1 month
The domain of this cookie is owned by Media Innovation group. This cookie registers a unique ID used to identify a visitor on their revisit inorder to serve them targeted ads.
ov
1 year 1 month
This cookie is set by the provider mookie1.com. This cookie is used for serving the user with relevant content and advertisement.
test_cookie
15 minutes
This cookie is set by doubleclick.net. The purpose of the cookie is to determine if the user's browser supports cookies.
uid
1 year 1 month
This cookie is used to measure the number and behavior of the visitors to the website anonymously. The data includes the number of visits, average duration of the visit on the website, pages visited, etc. for the purpose of better understanding user preferences for targeted advertisments.
uuid2
3 months
This cookies is set by AppNexus. The cookies stores information that helps in distinguishing between devices and browsers. This information us used to select advertisements served by the platform and assess the performance of the advertisement and attribute payment for those advertisements.
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
5 months 27 days
This cookie is set by Youtube. Used to track the information of the embedded YouTube videos on a website.
