Corfu

The cosmopolitan island of the Ionian

• Top Attractions

  Top attractions, top sights, archaeological sites, museums, monasteries, beaches, picturesque places, special places, photos, panoramic photos, virtual tours, etc.

• Archaeological Sites

  Archaeological sites, classical antiquity, roman history, byzantine history, medieval history, venetian, etc.

• Museums

  Museums, archaeological museums, byzantine museums, history museums, galleries, folklore museums, coin museums, maritime museums, war museums, etc.

• Monasteries

  Monasteries, nunneries, places of worship, etc.

• History

  Corfu is located at the crossroads of the trade routes of the Mediterranean. Because the island is blessed with a Mediterranean climate, it was many times the focus of interest of various conquerors. In mythology it was the island of the Phaeacians, where Odysseus met Nausicaa. The island has been inhabited since the Paleolithic Era. The first occupation was by …

• Culture

  Tradition is a very important element of the culture of Corfu. Naturally, the island and its traditions are influenced by Greek, Venetian, French and English culture, making Corfu's customs unique. During the carnival season, the celebrations on the island are special, since they combine the ancient Greek pagan culture and the worship of Dionysus with the spirit of the carnival …

• Activities

  The Corfu countryside has several springs of fresh water, some of which gush forth drinking water of excellent quality, such as Nymfi, Kyprianades, Klimatia, Valani, Agioi Doulo, etc. In the north of Corfu there are two waterfalls (Kiprianados and Nymphos), which throughout the rainy season are particularly spectacular as they fall from a height of at least 15 meters. The …

• Sea & Mountain

  Mountain and sea, beaches, picturesque beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain shelters, etc.

• Photographs

  Photographs and Images, monument photographs, beautiful photographs, etc.

• Information

  Travel information, weather forecast, ship schedules, bus schedules, airplane schedules, useful phone numbers, coastguard, police station, town hall, etc.