Corfu is the northernmost of the seven Ionian Islands scattered off the west coast of the Greek mainland. Elegant architecture, sun-blessed beaches, enchanting nightlife, sport activities and fine cuisine all play their part in attracting visitors from all over the world. Whether you are looking for the lively night life or peace and tranquillity, everything you could need is here, just waiting to be discovered. The Greeks will make you feel at home with their warm welcome and instinctive hospitality.

The landscape of Corfu

Corfu is the greenest of all the Greek islands. Corfu's natural beauty is hidden under a cloak of emerald green, with a mountainous skyline plunging into the bluest of blue waters. The majority of the island remains untouched and as captivating as it has been for centuries. Wild flowers, olive groves and cypress trees, elegant Venetian architecture, herb-scented mountains and sun-blessed sandy, shingle and pebble beaches will meet you all over the island.

Large cities on Corfu: Corfu town

Corfu is built between two Venetian castles, having its own unique atmosphere. Shops and businesses are set amongst a captivating and charming assortment of elegant buildings, churches, imposing fortresses and narrow alleyways leading to hidden squares.

The tall buildings with the arches, the narrow flag stoned streets, the sea-walls are all showing the Italian influence.

Tourist attractions on Corfu

A trip into the heart of the island will give you an insight into Corfiot village life and the beautiful nature. Time, in some places, seems to have stood still and everyday life carries on pretty much as it must have done for hundreds of years.

Aqualand 7 km outside Corfu town is an amazing water park of over 70.000 m2 and a MUST for families with children.

Sport activities on Corfu

Corfu with its beauty and mild climate, is ideal for those interested in sports especially during summer. Apart from swimming, you can try many different water sports like windsurfing, canoeing, water skiing, paragliding, scuba diving etc. On the island there are almost 300 sailing boats of different sizes and horsepower, available for rent, which give you the opportunity for exploring the picturesque coastline in the Ionian Sea.

In the Ropa valley the tourist can visit the Corfu Golf Club, where golf lessons are given and it is possible to hire all the necessary equipment including golf carts.

The lovers of nature have the possibility of cycling and horse riding.

Gastronomic characteristics of Corfu

Olive oil, onion, garlic and pepper are the basic elements of almost every recipe and greenery is never absent. Fresh salads as e.g. roka and glistrida, together with the locally produced mellow and lightly flavoured wine are a traditional meal. The blossom-honey with its delicate taste can be found almost everywhere in Corfu as the humidity, the flowers and the bees are the major factors in its production. The koum-kouat, as liqueur, dessert sweet, jellied fruit or marmalade, is one of the characteristic Corfiot souvenirs.

The climate of Corfu

Corfu is an island particularly suitable for holidays all round the year. The winter is mild with relatively high temperatures about 5-14° and approx. 4,5 hours daily sunlight. From the end of March until end of November it has nice warm temperatures. During the summer months the daytime temperatures are on average around 31° C, and the spring and autumn are very pleasant warm around 20° C. In the summer the sun shines eleven to twelve hours per day.