Corfu Greece

The island of Corfu is beautiful to visit and renting a car in Corfu is one of the best ways to see as much as possible. We highly recommend renting a car in Corfu to have the freedom to explore at your own pace and discover everything the Corfu...

[toc] There are some places across Europe that just seem under-rated, not because of how popular/unpopular they are or even because of how beautiful (or otherwise) they are but instead because of how familiar they’ve become. Corfu is one of those!...

 The island of Corfu, in Greece belongs to the group of the Ionian Islands. Corfu is a place with a long history and rich tradition. The island has many wonderful sights. Many conquerors arrived at the island through centuries, including British...

If you’re planning a diving trip to Greece, then make sure you don’t miss out the Island of Corfu. Corfu is the second largest Island of the Ionian Islands and is surrounded by a number of smaller islands. This enchanting island is one of a kind,...

The village of Old Perithia; built on the slopes of Mount Pantokrator in northern Corfu, is a world away from the trendy, tourist hotspots of this cosmopolitan Greek island. Only 8 km from the area of Kassiopi, it combines natural beauty with the...

Corfu, in Greece, is a lush, mountainous island, filled with cypress trees, olive groves and wondrous beaches. Learn about ancient mythology and soak in the wild countryside – it’s really the perfect holiday. Of course, there are plenty of resorts...

This breathtaking video shows the most amazing landing of several Airplanes in the airport of Corfu Island in Greece that was a free show for the people that were around and happened to admire the sight. Corfu Airport is serving both scheduled and...

You might already be familiar with the charming Old Town of Corfu, its stunning beaches, such as Isos, and its delicious gastronomy, but there is so much more to see on the Ionian island. Here are some of the best-kept secrets of sunny Corfu....

Like every great seducer, Corfu knows exactly how to reel you in. Sunsets, sandy beaches and clear seas have made this Ionian island a summertime favourite. But look past these easy charms and you’ll discover what makes Corfu truly magical: the...

Corfu was one of the first Greek islands I ever travelled to, on my last family holiday at the age of 16.  We were based in the beautiful beach resort of Paleaokastritsa on the northwest coast of the island but made good use of the regular local...

The only opportunity missed by “The Durrells in Corfu,” which will brighten Sunday evenings for the next six weeks, is that it’s not airing closer to Mother’s Day. “Where did I go wrong?” cries Louisa Durrell ( Keeley Hawes), pondering her...

Just beyond shouting distance of Corfu Town is the wooded tiny island of Vidos. Ferries plough pass by all day, all year, and from the boats you can see nothing of the tee-pee scout camps that lurk in the shade, elderly mattresses plonked haphardly...

Former Brighouse & Rastrick cornet player Richard Jones finds a musical experience to cherish and inspire on the Ionian island of Corfu... Sitting on a sun kissed beach in Sidari, on the northern part of the Ionian island of Corfu, I...

The island of Corfu provides peaceful sanctuary from Greece's crowded mainland cities, such as Athens. Many weary travelers look to Corfu for a relaxing time sipping coffee while watching others stroll down the cobblestone streets of Old Corfu...

About Corfu. Corfu is a little bit of this, a little bit of that. It’s a mix of Italian, French, British and Greek all swirled into one beautiful Corfu's beautiful coast. Photo credit: Wikipedia. potpourri of a town. Corfu, Greece Lifestyle...

Corfu is one of the most attractive islands of the Ionian sea. The island is beautifully situated in the popular northern Ionian islands and is located west of mainland Greece. Corfu has a population of about 105,000. Is a unique island because the...

With influences from Italy, France, Great Britain and mainland Greece, the musical of Corfu is full of surprises. Walking through the narrow alleys – the candounia – of Corfu Town, you may suddenly stumble across a spontaneous string quartet...

Introduced to Europe in the 1800s, the kumquat is native to China. In Cantonese, the kumquat is known as kin ku,' meaning golden orange.' It's thought to bring good fortune and wealth to have a fruit-bearing tree in your house during Chinese New...

Long lazy days on the beach with the sun beating down out of a clear blue sky. That, for many people, is Corfu. But as I discovered there's there’s another side to the island thanks to the opening of Corfu Trail. This way marked route which links...

Crystal waters and lush greenery are just some of the delights that await you if you enjoy one of the incredible Corfu holidays available this summer. With some of the best beaches and coves in the Mediterranean, there is no better place to escape...

Saint Spyridon the Thaumaturgist (Miracle-worker), also referred to as Saint Spyridon the Keeper of the City, is the patron saint of the island. St. Spyridon is revered for the miracle of expelling the plague from the island, amongst many other...

Every year, on 11 August, Corfu celebrates, with pomp and circumstance, over three days, an event that took place three centuries ago. This event was the victory of the locals and the Venetians against the Turks, on their last attack. Taking into...

Corfu Greece. Greek island is loaded with legends, mythology-inspired art and beautiful scenery. CORFU, GREECE–The young couple kiss and cuddle on the worn walls of the watery moat guarding the Old Fortress. Could their heated embrace be inspired...

The island of Corfu has been home to a succession of rulers and cultures, each one adding to a lush mix that has evolved into the most beautiful and fascinating of the Greek islands. Corfu has attracted tourists from around the world since the...

Do you like going to new and better destinations to spend some quality time? People normally prefer to go to some of the best and popular destinations on the planet, but if you are a frequent traveler then you must have already seen most of these...

The New Fortress of Corfu (Fortezza Nuova) that lies on the hill of Saint Marcus, was built by Venetians on the 16th century, when the need to protect the city became imperative and the Old Fortress could no longer provide safety... The New...

There’s plenty of fun to be had on Corfu. Great beaches, great watersports and some great bars and restaurants all add up to a perfect holiday. And with its beautiful scenery, it’s small wonder that the island also attracted more than its fair...

The quaint fishing village of Benitses is situated 12 kms south of the city of Corfu. Its name is mentioned for the first time in history in 1469. The water of the springs which flows from the mountains of Aghii Deka and Stavros, join together in...

Roda is a small lovely sleepy fishing village. Situated 38 kilometres Northwest of Corfu town ( Kerkyra ), on the northern tip of the Ionian Islands. Roda has one of the longest sand/shingle beach with shallow waters safe for swimming, each...

Visiting Corfu on a crewed yacht charter of the Ionian Islands is a visit to an island that is a cultural melting pot of strong Greek, Roman, Venetian, and British cultural and architectural influences. One of the most northern of the Greek Ionian...

Top 10 undiscovered destinations. Independent Traveler asked its far-flung readers about their slices of heaven and Old Peritheia in Corfu is one of them. Old Perithia, Corfu  Reader Recommendation: "We loved Old Perithia in Corfu. Stopped on a...

Nymphes. A big village with a lot of water , green and legends , built on a height of 200 meters. According to a legend, in old times, the Nymphs used to bathe in the village's waterfalls. A big village with a lot of water , green and legends ,...

Easter customs in Corfu. Colours and Aromas of Spring in the Garden of Music. To enjoy all the celebrations held in the city of Corfu, here is your Holy Week programme... Holy Week ceremonies begin on Palm Sunday. At 11.00 in the morning, the...

Easter in Corfu The most spectacular event of the year..... For the Greek people, Easter is by far one of the most important festival of the year and Easter in Corfu is unique! Good Friday brings solemn processions in memory of the burial of...

Watch an extensive photo gallery of Palm Sunday celebrations in Corfu. Today, funereal bell rings will awake you. Ecclesiastical ceremonies commemorate the Descent of Christ from the Cross. On this day, young girls decorate the Epitaphs, whose...

Watch an extensive photo gallery of Palm Sunday celebrations in Corfu. On Easter Saturday. At 6.00 a.m. at the church of the Virgin Mary of Ksénon (of the strangers) the custom of the artificial earthquake re-enacts the earthquake that followed...

Corfu Tours - Itinerary 1 Kerkyra - Kontokali • Gouvia - Kommeno - Dassia – Ipsos • Pyrghi - Barbati • Nissaki • Kouloura - Aghios Stefanos • Kassiopi • Acharavi. TOURS Tours of the beautiful island of Corfu will have its main town as  starting...

Corfu Tours - Itinerary 2 Kerkyra - Pyrghi - Spartyllas - Episkepsi - Acharavi – Roda - Karoussades - Sidari - Peroulades - Agios Stefanos (Avliotes) - Afionas - Agios Georgios. CORFU TOURS Tours of the beautiful island of Corfu will have its main...

Corfu Tours - Itinerary 3 Kerkyra - Tzavros - Agios Vassilios - Ano Korakiana - Skripero - Doukades - Liapades - Paleokastritsa - Lakones - Angelokastro. CORFU TOURS Tours of the beautiful island of Corfu will have its main town as  starting point....

Corfu Tours - Itinerary 4 Kerkyra - Potamos - Livadi Ropa - Giannades - Ermones - Vatos - Glyfada - Pelekas Return through: Pelekas - Agia Triada - Agios Vlassis - Alepou - Kerkyra. CORFU TOURS Tours of the beautiful island of Corfu will have its...

Corfu Tours - Itinerary 5 Kerkyra - Kanali - Viros - Kastellanoi - Sinarades - Agios Gordios - Garouna - Pavliana - Agios Matthaios - Gardiki - Return through: Strongyli - Agii Deka - Kinopiastes - Kerkyra. CORFU TOURS Tours of the beautiful island...

Corfu Tours - Itinerary 6 Kerkyra - Achilleion - Benitses - Aghios loannis Peristeron • Moraitika • Mesonghi - Koryssia Lake • Argyrades - Lejkimmi • Kavos. CORFU TOURS Tours of the beautiful island of Corfu will have its main town as  starting...

At the 31st session of the World Heritage Committee, Christchurch, New Zealand held between 23 June and 2 July 2007, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) added Corfu ‘Old Town’ to its World Heritage List. At...

Sightseeing around the island, a perfect chance to view areas, villages, resorts you can visit all around the island.... (Area 592 sq. km) Paleokastrltsa, 26 kilometres west of Corfu town, a miniature earthly paradise with its crystal clear waters,...

Sighseeing in Corfu Town, archaeological museum, Byzantine museum, Oriental Art, Town Hall... (Area 592 sq. km) The Archaeological Museum,tel.: (26610) 30.680, (26610) 38.124 The Byzantine Museum housed in the Church of the Panayia Antivouniotissa...