The Island of Corfu

Corfu is one of the Ionian Islands which nestle off the West side of the Greek mainland. The island is 36 miles long and at its widest part (the North) 15 miles wide. Covered with over 3 million evergreen olive trees, watered by winter rains, Corfu, even during the hot dry summers remains one of the greenest of the Mediterranean islands.

At the center is 'Mount Pantocrator' with a height of 998 meters. The NE coast is made up of sheltered rocky coves and shingle beaches offering secluded bays and traditional fishing villages. The North and South offer long sweeping sandy bays and the expected commercialism. The craggy west coast, with the high cliffs and horse-shoe sandy beaches and spectacular sunsets.

By the coast, search for quiet rocky coves or untouched sandy beaches. Inland a network of twisting roads service local villages that seem totally untouched by tourism; stop and explore and meet the warm and friendly Corfiot people. Discover deserted villages such as Old Sinies and Perithia with sheep and goats being the only residents!

Laze by the pool, or search for secret coves that can only be reached by motor boat. With sparkling waters, and beachside tavernas awaiting, Corfu is your 'stress cure'.

Incredibly varied, the island has something to offer everyone, and judging by the number of visitors who return year after year, a great deal to offer to many.

You will discover that a Greek holiday is all about eating! Meals are to be lingered over, try a selection of starters (mezzay), main courses of fresh locally caught fish and tender meats, organically grown salads garnished with herbs and home-pressed olive oil. Greek wines are also well worth trying. As well as the traditional 'village wines' there has been real progress in Greek wine production and superb choices are available. Why not visit (and download) our essential food and wine guide and bring it with you on holiday?

Greek, Roman, Venetian, French and even British rule have left two forts. Each occupation and culture has left its mark. Corfu town or Kerkyra as it is locally known, is built around French and Venetian architecture. The English left cricket and Ginger Beer!

Corfu pronounced 'K-or-fu' has many different variations of spellings. This is because the English translation is a a phonetic variation of the Greek: Kerkyra - which is what the locals call there home. Korfu Spellings

Corfu pronounced 'K-or-fu' has many different variations of spellings. This is because the English translation is a a phonetic variation of the Greek: Kerkyra - which is what the locals call theit island. We have noted on occasions the following different variations: Korfu Cirfu Ckrfu Clrfu C￿ Cotfu Kofu Koofu Coefu Codfu Coffu Cogfu Corgu Cortu Corru Coreu Cordu Corcu Corvu Coprfu Cporfu Co0rfu C0orfu Co9rfu C9orfu Coirfu