Greek Life

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It might have been more descriptive to have entitled this section as : "An inside perspective to Greek life - without the tourist angle." Or in other words, interesting aspects of Corfu (and Greece), which do not fit in a tourist section!

Olives How they are grown, collected and pressed on Corfu?

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  Olives

 Bread

 Winter Life

"So that's what the black nets under the trees for!"

Those locals not earning a living from tourism, often turn to Olives. Find out how they are grown, collected and pressed - the olives not the tourists! Olives also form an essential part of the Greek diet.  More>>

This might seem a strange topic, but if your are interested in finding out our Greek culture, then first you need to appreciate the significance of bread. It is an integral part of  Greek life. More>>

Most local Corfiots work in tourism during the summer months. But what do they do during the winter?  More>>
 

Greek Weddings

 A Winter Visit

Athens

For those of you who have never experienced on-looking a ‘Greek Wedding’ and all the build up and preparations to it, then this insight will be a riveting read. More>>

To visit during the winter, you will need to fly via Athens, but it is worth it. The weather is not usually warm enough for swimming or lying on the beach, but there is so much more to do. More>>

If you are planning to visit Corfu during the winter months, then you will probably fly via Athens. Some spend a day there while waiting for a connecting flight. More>>

Greek Homes

 Greek Name Days

 Moving to Corfu

In this part of the site, I will show you how the local Corfiots really live. More>>

Did you know that Greek people have two birthdays each year? More>>

Do you dream of moving to Corfu? If so, we have complied a guide to help you. Do not forget to take our test - to find out if moving to Corfu is for you! More>>

Greek Festivals

Kafeneons

Spiros or Spiro

There are many local festivals or 'paniyiris' during the summer in Greece, but I can only speak for Corfu. Most of the villages in Corfu have a festival in the summer, particularly July and August, though there are some in June and September. More>>

Kafenion is the local village gathering place and a traditional refuge of the Greek male - the nearest thing to a Greek 'pub'. More>>

Which is correct? Spiros or Spiro? To stop you sounding like a  tourist during your next Corfu holiday, read our advice about Greek names and their correct pronunciation: More>>