Corfu

travel wonder in Greece

Why Corfu
is special

The Greek Island of Corfu is one of the most appealing vacation islands in Europe.  Its scenic land, wonderful climate, and multi-cultural architectural heritage make it a jewel of Greece.

Tips & insights

on Corfu, Greece

The Top 3 must sees on Corfu, Greece:

Corfu Old Town - Narrow streets and alleys are flanked by traditional buildings of different styles, including Greek, Byzantine, Venetian and French (a byproduct of the past centuries when foreign powers ruled Corfu). Engaging restaurants, shops, and cultural events add a cosmopolitan spirit.

Mountain valleys - The terrain is blanketed with olive groves and dotted with picturesque stony villages. It's ideal for exploring by car.

Coast - The Ionian Sea coastline is blessed with tempting sandy beaches kissed by clear turquoise waters. And, the two tiny islands of Pontikonsi and Vlaheraina (see photo) have collectively become Corfu's postcard icon.

Corfu's climate is enviable - mild winters and cool summers.

Thanks to ample rain, the landscape of Corfu is lush with greenery and colorful wild flowers. In contrast, the rain-thirsty environments of many Aegean Sea islands (including Crete, Mykonos and Santorini) are relatively dry and parched.

Corfu is readily reached by domestic and international flights and boat trips. For example, you can travel to Corfu from Brindisi, Italy by ferry.

The northeastern coast of Corfu is so close to Albania that I saw vehicles traveling along the latter country's coastal road. The strait separating Greece from Albania is only about 3 kilometers (2 miles) wide.

Corfu is increasingly being known in the travel world by its Greek name, Kerkyra.

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