Driving, Shopping & Parking in Corfu
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We decided to add a new resource to our site: Corfu Driving & Shopping Guide – How to Beat the Summer Gridlock
Corfu Music: Traditions and Philharmonic Bands
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Corfu is one of the most musical islands in Greece, known for its strong tradition of philharmonic bands and Western-influenced music. From historic orchestras to local serenades, music remains a central part of life on the island.
Unknown Corfu Traditions: Objects, Museums & Customs
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Some are places, some are objects, some are remnants of Corfu’s past, and some are simply things you would probably never have thought existed.
Panigiria in Corfu: Traditions and Village Festivals
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Experience authentic Corfiot culture at traditional village festivals (panigiria) with local food, music, and heartfelt celebrations year-round.
Gossip with a Twist: Corfu’s Petegoletsa Tradition
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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.
Corfu Carnival: Echoes of a Venetian Past
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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.