Photo: Balate Dorin / Shutterstock.com Corfu is considered by many to be the most beautiful of all the Greek islands. It is the greenest of the and probably also the best known. The island offers a beguiling landscape of wild flowers, cypress trees, trees and several seductively sandy beaches. Corfu also has a major vegetable garden which gives the fresh mountain air a pleasant scent. To the south of Corfu town is Moraitika and Messonghi which have beautiful scenery and beaches. However, the west coast of the island is the most attractive as that is the place where you will find some of the prettiest countryside around and it is also here that you will find the small coves with the sandy beaches surrounded by cliffs and trees. The north coast is more typical Greek with a rocky coastline where the crystal clear Paul Cowan/Shutterstock.com water has chopped into pebbled bays and coves. Top 5 Museum of Asian Art The Museum of Asian Art is housed in a former state room in the Palace of St. Michael and St. George. The museum is a The‘must-se... Neo Frourio The Neo Frourio, also known as New Fortress, is an old military complex loaded with interesting tunnels, cellars and Olddungeons.... Perithia Galyna Andrushko/Shutterstock.com The Old Perithia, located in the North East corner of the Island, is a deserted village with roots in the 14th century. This p... Paleokastritsa Paleokastritsa Beach is one of the island's most treasured beauty spots and a great place to enjoy the sunset. You can also en... Achillion Palace This spectacular building, which is located in the village of Gastouri, was originally built in 1890 as a summer retreat for t...

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Updated 20 March 2017 Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20

THE CITY known. You will be fascinated by a beguiling landscape of wild owers, cypress trees, olive trees and several seductively sandy beaches.

Museum of Asian Art The Museum of Asian Art is housed in a former state room in the Palace of St. Michael and St. George. The museum is a ‘must-see’ for acionados of art and antiquities from Far East and India. Rostislav Ageev/Shutterstock.com

Address: Corfu Museum of Asian Art, Palaia Anaktora, Corfu The name Corfu (Kèrkyra) names not only the Opening hours: Tue-Sun 8 am-3 pm island, but also its capital, which is a beautiful, Phone: +30 26610 30443 sophisticated and charming town. It is also one Internet: www.matk.gr of the most elegant island capitals in the whole The Neo Frourio of , as it was modernised for the 1994 EU The Neo Frourio, also known as New Fortress, is summit. an old military complex loaded with interesting

tunnels, cellars and dungeons. It provides The architecture in town is inuenced by the excellent views of the Old Town and the bay. French, the Italians and the British, but it still Look out for the two lions of St. Mark and the has a contemporary Greek feel to it, which Venetians inscriptions on the bastion walls makes it an amazing place to visit. above.

DO & SEE Address: Kerkira, Corfu

Old Perithia The Old Perithia, located in the North East corner of the Island, is a deserted village with roots in the 14th century. This picturesque village is a great place to explore. Here can you take a step back in time or just sit and enjoy a drink in one of the nice afterwards.

Dragomir Nikolov/Shutterstock.com Address: Old Perithia, Corfu

Corfu is considered by many to be the most Paleokastritsa beautiful of all the Greek islands. It is a popular Paleokastritsa Beach is one of the island's most destination for families and individual tourists, treasured beauty spots and a great place to enjoy but also oers interesting cultural opportunities. the sunset. You can also enjoy the view of the The main season includes the summer months 17th-century monastery and have a look at the until the beginning of October. It is the greenest famous carving of the ‘tree of life’ inside it. of the Ionian Islands and probably also the best Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20

Address: West Corfu, Paleokastritsa, Corfu area of the north coast of Corfu and oers nice beaches. It is also known for the channel of love, Achillion Palace Canal D'Amour, a series of rock formations This spectacular building, which is located in the which create small bays and a kind of channel village of Gastouri, was originally built in 1890 with crystal clear water. According to the legend as a summer retreat for the Empress Elisabeth of lovers who swim into the channel together, will Austria, known as Princess Sissy, therefore it is love each other forever. also called Sissy´s Palace. It has several

beautiful Greek sculptures and a wonderful Address: Canal D'Amour, , Corfu garden. The view from the terrace is outstanding, you will comprehend Sissy´s love to Mount Pantokrator this place. With its 906 metres, Mount Pantokrator is the highest mountain of the island and oers an Address: Achillion Palace, Gastouri, Corfu extraordinary and stunning view of Corfu. At the Phone: +30 26610 56245 top of the mountain you will nd a café and a Internet: www.achillion-corfu.gr monastery. Take your chance and enjoy a drink while absorbing this amazing sight. The old traditional shing village Kassiopi is Address: Mount Pantokrator, Corfu located 36 kilometres North East o Corfu town,

surrounded by lush green hills. Kassiopi oers a Old Fortress - Paleo Frourio range of activities for visitors and is a place Paleo Frourio, 'The Old Fortress', is located on where you can really enjoy your holiday. Visit the the eastern side of Corfu Town. It was built by ancient fortress, picturesque harbours or one of the Venetians and is a symbol of their power in the many easily accessible beaches. the Ionian Sea. Today it is a landmark of the island and the city and visitors are welcome to Address: Kassiopi, Corfu enter and discover the areas of the fortress.

Church of Saint Spiridon Address: The Esplanade, Corfu Religion is a very important part of life in Corfu More Info: Located opposite the Liston on the Esplanade. and there are many churches present everywhere. In the Old Town alone you will nd The British Cemetery about twenty of them. The Church of Saint A former military cemetery from 1855 where you Spiridon, located in the centre of the Old Town, can see several graves from both First and was built in 1590 and is a typical example of the Second World War. The burials are not the only ecclesiastical architecture of the Ionian Islands reason why you should make a visit here. in Greece. Saint Spiridon, the patron of Corfu, Between end of February and beginning of June was born, lived and died in this city. this is a garden of orchids.

Address: Church of Saint Spiridon, Kerkyra, Corfu Address: Kolokotroni Street, Corfu Town, Corfu More Info: Located on Kolokotroni Street, about 300 metres Canal D'Amour south of San Rocco Square. Sidari represents the most developed tourist Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20

Aqualand Opening hours: Closed Sundays With a location in the middle of Corfu this Phone: +30 6946 653 317 Internet: www.trailriderscorfu.com attraction is easy to reach from all tourist Email: [email protected] destinations on the island. This water land

features waterslides and rides for all ages, so Barbati Beach gather your family or group of friends and Barbati Beach is a pebbly beach with crystal prepare for a day of fun! clear water. It is very popular, but requires some hiking up and down hill to reach. Address: Agios Ioannis, Corfu Phone: +30 266 1058 351 Address: Barbati Beach, Corfu Internet: www.aqualand-corfu.com

Angelokastro - Castle of Angels Corfu Aquarium The Angelokastro castle can be found on a At this small but welcoming aquarium you can mountain hill top along the shore. The views see dierent kind of reptiles and sh. Guides are from here are stunning. available to answer all your questions and if you

feel brave they allow you to hold some of the Address: Angelokastro, Corfu species. British Cemetery Address: Paleokastritsa, Corfu The British Cemetery is located near Corfu Opening hours: Open every day from 10 am until 8 pm Town. If you are in need of peace and quiet, this Phone: +30 26630 41339 is a good place to go for a stroll. Internet: www.corfuaquarium.com

Address: Kolokotroni 22, Corfu Town, Corfu Pyramid Adventure Park Mini Golf, Go-karts, slides and swings are some BEACH LIFE of the fun things you nd at Pyramid Adventure Park. Both young and old can play here, but it is also possible for adults to stay in the adjacent restaurant area while the kids enjoy themselves.

Address: St. Spyridon, Perithia, Corfu Phone: +30 266 3098 495 Internet: www.corfupyramid.com

Horse Trekking See the beautiful landscapes of Corfu from the Lolo K. (image cropped) horse back. Trailriders Horse Trekking take you Nude bathing is only legal on a few beaches in on safe rides among the olive trees, vine yards Greece and it is considered oensive to the and meadows. The most comfortable is to wear traditional Greeks. It is also very bad etiquette to long trousers, t-shirt and full shoes but if swim or sunbathe within sight of a church and necessary the stable can provide it for you. there are several churches around the Greek

Address: Ano Korakiana, Corfu coastline. Topless sunbathing is legal nationwide Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20

but there are several areas which have adopted Address: Arseniou 15, Corfu their own policy and opted out of this liberal Phone: +30 2661 033 815 approach by posting signs which should not be Rex ignored. Rex is claimed to be one of the best restaurants

in town. The menu varies from typical Greek The police rarely hand out nes but you can end cuisine to the more northern European. Among up with three days in jail if you ignore the rst the specialities of the house are several grill warning. The island is full of lovely beaches and cooked meals. especially Myrtiotissa near Corfu, Glyfada and

Pelekas on the west coast are worth a visit. Address: Kapodistriou 66, Corfu There are also plenty of secluded beaches on the Phone: +30 2661 039 649 west coast that can be reached by a water-taxi or Internet: www.rexrestaurant.gr by one of the small day-tripper boats for a fee. Del Sole Del Sole oers fantastic Italian food such as DINING smoked salmon, antipasti, or seafood as well as spaghetti and meat dishes. Try the delicious risotto with a glass of wine and enjoy your holiday.

Address: 17 Gilford str., Porta Remounda, Corfu Opening hours: 7 pm-midnight Phone: +30 26610 32411 Internet: www.delsole.gr

Michael Button (image cropped) Avli The gourmet lover will nd classical Greek and Kѐrkyra town oers some great restaurants with Mediterranean inspired cuisine in this delicious food. The best restaurants are based restaurant, located in the middle of Garitsa Bay. around Plateia Dimarchiou (Town Hall square) While overlooking the water from the outdoor and along Kapodistriou. The cuisine is inuenced seating you can enjoy fabulous homemade food by many dierent cultures and and great service. seems to have had a big inuence. Some of the

specialities worth trying are the , the Address: Alkiviadou Dari 9, Corfu Town, Corfu and the bourdeto. The gelaterias are Opening hours: Closed Tuesdays not to be missed either. Phone: +30 26610 31291 Internet: www.avlicorfu.com

Mouragia Telesilla Hotel Restaurant At Mouragia you will be served big portions of The family-run Telesilla Hotel Restaurant oers Mezedes and sofrito, also excellent kebabs and delightful Greek, Corot and international some very good seafood dishes. Very popular dishes. The sta’s nightly Greek dancing gives a among the locals as well as with tourists. real Greek atmosphere and completes your vacation feeling. Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20

Address: Kontokali, Corfu there to complete your meal. Phone: +30 26610 91820

Internet: www.hoteltelesilla.com Address: Solomou 1, Corfu Town, Corfu More Info: Next to Gouvia Marina Opening hours: Monday closed Phone: +30 26610 81785 Jimmy's Restaurant Internet: www.saporievini.gr In the village with its sandy beaches you More Info: Located by the New Fortress will nd Jimmy´s Restaurant with local cuisine on the menu. It is not diicult to forget time and Sebastian's Enjoy the avours and authentic feeling of space in this friendly and comfortable Greece at this Taverna with over 35 years of atmosphere while enjoying Mediterranean history. and come from their own healthy food accompanied by a glass of good local groves, wine is homemade and if you like wine. what you eat and want to try it at home you nd

Address: Pelekas, Corfu the recipes on their website. Phone: +30 26610 94284 Internet: www.jimmyspelekas.com Address: Agios Gordios, , Corfu Phone: +30 26610 53256 Kima Restaurant Internet: www.sebastians-taverna.gr The Kima Restaurant is situated on the hill of the north side of Kassiopi harbour and oers a Taverna Malibu With beautiful views of the beach and sea, at fantastic view of the sea. Whether you choose Taverna Malibu (including local Greek or international dishes, the prices are specialities and fresh sh and seafood) is served. reasonable. The restaurant is also very popular The resort is located at the end of the town road because of its nice atmosphere and great service. but if you manage the walk, the sunset will be

Address: Kassiopi Harbour, Corfu an amazing drop scene for your dinner. More Info: Kassiopi Harbour Address: Agios Georgios, Corfu Trilogia Restaurant Internet: www.corfu-malibu.gr At one of Kassiopi's most beautiful locations you nd Trilogia restaurant. In a romantic Vitamins Taverna If you want to try specialities from Corfu you atmosphere, Greek and Mediterranean dishes, should visit this family run taverna in the town of made from the freshest ingredients, are served. Nissaki. On the menu you can nd a wide array

Address: Bataria, Kassiopi, Corfu of local wines to accompany your meal and you Phone: +30 266 308 1589 will see that both food and drinks are reasonable Internet: www.trilogiacorfu.com priced.

Sapori e Vini Address: Nissaki, Corfu If you are longing for good Italian food, this is Phone: +30 26630 91278 the place to go. On the menu you will nd fresh Internet: www.vitaminstaverna.com pasta dishes together with meat and salads. A wide selection of wines and desserts are also The Islands Restaurant Relax and enjoy your dinner in the lush garden Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20

or order a delicious cocktail from the bar built Address: Gate of St. Nikolaos, Faliraki, Corfu around a huge olive tree. The menu oers both Phone: +30 26610 81813 Internet: www.enplocorfu.com traditional Greek and International dishes and there is also a special menu for children. Akrotiri Cafe In North-West Corfu lies this café/bar at the top Address: Moraitika, Corfu of the cape. With a stunning view of the ocean Internet: www.theislandsrestaurant.com Email: [email protected] this makes it a perfect place to enjoy coee, cakes, ice cream or sandwiches. Or why not CAFES enjoy a cocktail while watching the sunset?

Address: San Stefanos, Corfu Phone: +30 693 752 2710 Internet: www.akrotiri-cafe.com

Pelekas Café At the Pelekas Café you can enjoy a nice breakfast or lunch. When the evening falls, you can re-boost with a nice cold beer.

Elena Pavlovich/Shutterstock.com Address: Pelekas Beach, Corfu Phone: +30 69820 76730 Corfu town has a plethora of cafés and most of Internet: www.pelekascafe.com them are lined along the main pedestrian street More Info: [email protected] Listón. A true Corfu experience is to indulge in people-watching while you are enjoying your Jeni's Mediterranean Moments Cafe frappé (ice-coee drink). Jeni's Mediterranean Moments Cafe oers amazing cookies, superb desserts and excellent The Big Bite Snack Bar & Creperie service. It is claimed that you should not miss the In Northern Corfu, situated a short walk from milkshakes! Sidari beach and Canal D’Amour beach, you can nd this snack bar with a selection of crepes, Address: Main Street, Sidari, Corfu Phone: +30 266 309 9129 wraps, baguettes and breakfast. You can also order a coee, homemade iced-tea or milkshake to accompany your snack.

Address: Main road, Canal D’Amour, Sidari, Corfu Phone: +30 266 172 509 Internet: www.spanglesh.com/thebigbite

En Plo En Plo guarantees a fresh sea breeze and a lovely view. This place is less busy than the cafés at the centre of town and a good place to enjoy the waterfront. Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20

BARS & NIGHTLIFE Golden Beach If you are you a fan of Elvis you should probably not miss this bar. At Golden Beach every evening has a dierent theme and Elvis night is one of them. However, if you are not a fan of Elvis maybe the Latin-American or Traditional Greek dancing nights will suit you better.

Address: Moraitika, Corfu Phone: +30 26610 75564 Kurt Bauschardt (image cropped) Internet: www.goldenbeachbar.com

Kèrkyra town and the Island as such have plenty Cactus Bar to oer when it comes to nightlife. Some of the Whether you feel like just having a cup of nicest bars on the island are located in the town delicious coee in the afternoon or party all centre and most of the nightlife action on the night long, Cactus Bar is a good choice. The DJ island is on Corfu’s self-proclaimed disco strip will play your favourite tunes until you leave the which lies only a couple of kilometres north of dance oor. town centre. Address: Paleokastritsa, Corfu Phone: +30 266 304 1015 Cavalieri Roof Terrace Located at the roof top of the Cavalieri hotel, this Madison Garden Bar stunning bar can be heaven at night and stays In the heart of Agios Gordios village you can nd open until the early hours of the morning. Here the popular Madison Garden Bar. This is a great you can expect a very good atmosphere and an place to enjoy a Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri or a excellent drink selection. refreshing Mojito in a laidback atmosphere.

Address: Capodistrisou Street 4, Corfu Address: Main Street, Agios Gordios, Corfu Phone: +30 26610 39041 Phone: +30 26610 53214 Internet: www.cavalieri-hotel.com Internet: www.seabreeze-aghios-gordios.gr More Info: Cavalieri hotel

Maria's Famous Karaoke Fun Pub Edem Beach Nightclub As the name reveals, the Maria's Famous Edem Beach Nightclub opened in 1988 and then Karaoke Fun Pub is the place to go for karaoke served as a beach bar daytime and as a rock club and fun. Here everyone is welcome, young and night time. It is a popular hangout for all kind of old. people and they play a mix of old goodies with

the latest on the charts. Address: Kontiki, Kavos, Corfu

Address: Dassia, Corfu Kazzoos Cocktail Bar Phone: +30 2661 093 013 The Kazzoos Cocktail Bar is highly appreciated Internet: www.edemclub.com by its guests. Here you can enjoy a couple of drinks in the company of friends and family. If Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20

you enjoy quiz or karaoke nights make sure to you can lay in lounges by the pool, have a swim show up for one for those. when it gets too hot and order something cooling from the pool bar. Address: Agios Georgios, Corfu

Address: Sea Front, Arillas, Corfu The Lemon Tree The Lemon Tree is a quirky, cool bar located in Illusions Bar Agios Gordios. This is a good place to go if you If you enjoy sports you can visit the Illusions Bar. enjoy old classics and cocktails. The selection of The three brothers who own the bar will make sprits here is large, how about a Mango you feel more than welcome. Here you can listen Daiquiri? to great DJ's, watch sports and buy inexpensive drinks. Address: Agios Gordios, Corfu

Phone: +30 698 676 0820 Address: Kassiopi, Corfu

Easy Busy Bar Robin's Nest Bar At this laid-back waterfront bar you are always The Robin's Nest Bar is both quirky and fun. greeted with a smile. Here you can play pool, Here you can dress up in costumes and play dart, have a few drinks and watch sports. If you want, the ideal place to meet new friends and enjoy you can give the Greek beer Mythos a try. amazing drinks.

Address: St. George South, Agios Georgios, Corfu Address: Agios Gordios, Corfu

O2 Mojitos You can nd O2 near the beach and marina in Mojitos is a nice beach bar with a lovely view of Corfu Town. Here you can linger over a couple of the water. This place is highly recommended by drinks in the afternoon and party hard until the its guests as they oer a great location, friendly sun rises again. sta and great wine.

Address: Gouvia Center, Corfu Town, Corfu Address: The Main Strip, Sidari, Corfu

Unlimit Cocktail Bar Europa Bar The cool and cosy Unlimit Cocktail Bar is ideally At Europa Bar you can choose between draft located in Corfu Town. Here you can mingle with beer, wine and mixed drinks. This is a good place friends and enjoy colorful cocktails. Right next to watch sports, play pool and board games. to this cocktail bar you can nd a restaurant that Here you can also enjoy live karaoke. is claimed to serve the best carbonara ever. Address: Agios Georgios, Corfu Address: Kerkira, Corfu Phone: +30 266 205 1664 Phone: +30 698 730 4196 Internet: www.europa-bar.webs.com

Sharon's Pool Bar The Boathouse Sharon's Pool Bar is a great place to relax, The Boathouse oers a relaxing setting right by located only 30 seconds from the beach. Here the beach. From here you get great views of the Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20

water. fascinating is the amount of hand-woven carpets, tablecloths, napkins, skirts and blouses of lace Address: Roda, Corfu and cotton which are available in Corfu town. Phone: +30 693 963 5000 Heavy white stitched sweaters, which are made on the Aegean Island, are also very popular Malibu Summer At Malibu Summer you can sit on the padded among tourists. Other typical Greek things to loungers and listen to relaxing music. This is an bring home could be the skewers for , ideal beach hang-out with great snacks and and also the Greek pastries are very tasty. There drinks. are usually bargains to be found if you are willing to negotiate, and the prices tend to fall a Address: Dassia Beach, Dassia, Corfu little when the tourist season is about to end.

SHOPPING Corfu Spirit This guest friendly shop can be found in . Corfu Spirit is a great place to shop for local products such as oils, gifts, sweets and cosmetics.

Address: Main Street, Acharavi, Corfu

Ionian Sea Area The area around Ionian Sea is famous for its Michael Button (image cropped) ceramic work and there are plenty of opportunities to see just that on display in the Corfu oers a large variety of shops. Down the shop windows around town. Naturally, it is also cobbled streets and alleyways you can nd being sold in most of the souvenir shops around everything from a small gift and souvenir shop to town. a boutique with exclusive Italian designer clothes. There are many interesting shops in Good buys between, but the best deal can be made on Probably the most unusual and the most leather goods, jewellery, gold, silver and fur fascinating is the amount of hand-woven carpets, coats. However, if you are going to buy jewellery tablecloths, napkins, skirts and blouses of lace it is important that you use a reputable jeweller. and cotton which are available in Corfu town. Heavy white stitched sweaters, which are made The area around Ionian Sea is famous for its on the Aegean Island, are also very popular ceramic work and there are plenty of among tourists. Other typical Greek things to opportunities to see just that on display in the bring home could be the skewers for souvlaki, shop windows around town. Naturally, it is also and also the Greek pastries are very tasty. There being sold in most of the souvenir shops around are usually bargains to be found if you are town. willing to negotiate, and the prices tend to fall a little when the tourist season is about to end. Probably the most unusual and the most Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20

Mezzo Mezzo Art of Olive Wood Mezzo Mezzo is one of Greece's leading fashion The beautiful Art of Olive Wood shop is exactly boutiques and one of their shops can be found in what it sounds like, this is where you can nd Corfu Town. Here you can nd a unique selection ne olive wood art made by Kostas Avlonitis. The of designer clothes. olive art has passed down from generation to generation. Address: 38 Nikiforou Theotoki St., Corfu

Internet: www.mezzomezzocorfu.gr Address: Armenades, Corfu

Corfu Gallery Perdita’s Glass Art If you enjoy art you should pay a visit to the Perdita’s Glass Art is located in San Stefanos Corfu Gallery, a gallery ideally located in the city (Agios Stefanos). Perdita is a woman who has centre of Corfu Town. Here you can enjoy lived and created art on Corfu for a very long paintings, sculpture and much more. time. Here you can nd hand-made stained glass, old pots and much more. Address: 72 Nikiforou Theotoki Str, Corfu Town, Corfu Phone: +30 266 102 5796 Address: Perdita Mouzakitis, Agios Stefanos, Avliotes, Corfu Internet: www.corfugallery.com Phone: +30 26630 99027 Internet: www.perditasglassart.com Queens Accessories Handmade rings and earrings are just two Corfu Microbrewery examples of accessories you can nd here. If you like beer you can visit the Corfu Queens Accessories is located in Roda on the Microbrewery located on the north-western part north side of the island. of the island. Here you can try four dierent types of beer. You can visit the brewery on Address: Roda, Corfu Thursdays and Saturdays. Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10 am-10.30 pm Phone: +30 2663 064768 Address: Corfu Beer, Arillas, Corfu Phone: +30 2663 0520 72 Paramythia Traditional Cheeses Email: [email protected] Wherever you turn in this shop you will see cheese, cheese and more cheese. So if you like this versatile delicacy, you have come to the right place.

Address: Velissariou 12, Corfu Town, Corfu

Mundo Maya Ethnic Shop The Mundo Maya Ethnic Shop is full of ethnic clothes and accessories, a great choice if you want to give more life and colour to your wardrobe. You can also nd this shop in Sidari.

Address: Acharavi, Corfu Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 10 minutes. You can also nd taxis outside the terminal building.

Photo: Juan Garces Address: Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport, Corfu Phone: + 30 26610 89600 / +30 26610 45829 Internet: www.corfu-airport.com

Public Transport From central Corfu there

muinn (image cropped) are buses to take you to dierent destinations on the island and they are reasonably reliable. The Tourist Traps long distance buses leave The most common tourist from the bus station which is close to the New trap on Corfu is Port in Corfu Town and the local bus station is on overly-expensive taxi Pleteia San Rocco. The green buses are the long rides. Therefore it is a distance ones and the blue buses are local. If good idea to insist that all you do not like the buses there is always the fares are shown on the possibility of hiring a car or a motorcycle to take meter. Some restaurants overcharge on the bill you around the island’s lovely and attractive so it is generally a good idea to check your bill beaches. before you just pay the amount requested. However, most establishments are reasonably Photo: Pierre-Luc Auclair Internet: www.ktelkerkyras.gr honest.

Post Photo: Noah Mormino The post boxes on Corfu Corfu International Airport are yellow and stamps The oicial name of Corfu can be bought in shops International Airport is and kiosks. You can nd Ioannis Kapodistrias post oices in villages International Airport, but throughout the it is often called Kerkyra island. Corfu Airport or just Corfu Airport. It is located three kilometres Main Post Oice: south of Corfu City. Photo: Andy Fuchs

Address: Alexandras Avenue, Corfu Town There is a bus station next to the Arrivals hall where buses leave for destinations all over the island. A trip into Corfu city takes approximately Destination: Corfu Publishing date: 2017-03-20

Pharmacy day-old English newspapers are usually available from various newsstands in Corfu. Pharmacies are open during shop hours and Emergency numbers Ambulance: 166 there is always one Police: 100 Fire Brigade: 199 pharmacy open in Corfu town at night and at Tourist information Municipality of Corfu weekends. Most resorts Michael Theotoki Square, Kèrkyra (Corfu town) +30 26610 30241 have their own pharmacy. [email protected]

Photo: Gemma Garner

Telephone Country code: +30 Area code: 2661

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Electricity 220 volt, two legged round plugs.

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Population 102,071

Currency Euro: € 1 = 100 cents

Opening hours Shops are open from 8 am to 2.30 pm, with closure for a siesta. The shops re-open again from 5.30 pm until 8.30 pm Monday to Saturday. Many shops are closed on Sunday, depending where on the island you are visiting. Exceptions are noted in specific listings.

Newspapers Kathimerini (National daily) Eleftherotypia (National daily) To Vima (National daily), Do not despair if you cannot read the as Pelekito Kasiopi Castle Temple SHQIPËRIA Sidari Agnos of Apollo Roda Acharavi Kasiopi Pandelejmon Avliotes Karousades Sfakera Palia Kavalouri Platonas Perithia Sanda Ksamili Magoulades Xanthates Kendromadi Velonades Petalia Porta Psathylas Klimatia Butrint Arilas Mt Pandokrater Gimari Dafni Kiprianades & M Pandokratoros Horepiskopi Sgourades Ipsilou Apolisi Sokraki Barbati Afionas Agros Spartylas Pagi Ano Korakiana Prinylas Arkadades Vatonies Ipsos Agh Vasilios Ciflik Lakones Dasia Agh Eleni Paleokastritsa Gardelades Limni Moni Gouvia ELLÁDA Kanakades Paleokastritsas Kondokali Marmaro Tembloni Gianades Skala Potamos Afra Alepou Kerkira Kokini Agh Ioannis Kepkyra Vatos Aqualand Aghia Kelia Kombitsi Eleni Pelekas Viros Hrisiida Kinopiastes Gastouri Sinarades Kamara

Ano Benitses Garouna Komianata Dafnata Kato Pavliana Kornata Strongyli Episkopiana Agh Matheos Ancient Moraitika Roman Building Mesongi

Vranganiotika Kato Spileo Hlomatiana Korakades Agh Hlomos Dimitrios Notos Agh Nikolaos Molos Ano Lefkimi Agh Georgios Marathias Perivoli Potami Melikia Lefkimi Ionio Pelagos Vitalades Kritika Neochori

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