General Info

Located in the Ionian Sea across from Albania, and in North West part of Greece, near the Islands of Kefalonia, Lefkada, Ithaki and the other Ionian Islands, Corfu is the largest one, in population, and the most popular island in the area amongst tourists, with tens of thousands visiting the Island every summer. 

Geography

The beautiful island of Corfu is geographically in the far north west of Greece, lying within sight of Albania, just off the coast of the Greek mainland and about 75km from the heel of Italy. The island, known as Kerkyra in Greek, is about 60km long and between 17 and 25km wide, giving an area of approximately 640 square km. The population is approximately 120,000 with 35,000 of those living in Corfu Town. Corfu is the most northerly of the Ionian Islands.

Climate

South European weather, with a lot of sunshine and lowest humidity.

Sightseeing

Corfu is full of splendid sights such as Paleokastritsa, Achillion, Kanoni, Sidari, and many many others.

Archeological sights

The world famous Achillion, the Mon Repos palace and whole Corfu town.

Corfu town

Venetian, glamorous delicate, Corfu town seems to charm all visitors with it's own unique style combining perfectly the class value and the modern life-style. It's really one of a kind!

Corfu beaches

The Island, is home to some of the most diverse and beautiful beaches in the world. Some of the best beaches and resorts are: Sidari-Corfu, Arillas, Paleokastritsa, Kontogialos, Pelekas, Dassia, Ipsos, Barbati, Myrtiotissa, Kavos, Gouvia, Glyfada,  Moraitika, Kassiopi, Ermones, Messonghi, Liapades, San (Agios) Stefanos, Agios Georgios, Nissaki, Acharavi, Roda, and Agios Gordis.