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| Corfu, Greece |
| GENERAL CORFU GREECE TRAVEL INFORMATION: |
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| INTRODUCTION: |
| Corfu is a famous tourist resort and one of the most attractive islands of the Ionian cluster. The island of Corfu has been blessed with natural beauty, wonderful coasts, idyllic sites, fertile plains and lush hillsides. Corfu is a unique island, with an abundance of archaeological sites, castles, monasteries, buildings and traditional settlements. |
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| CORFU GREECE LOCATION: |
| The island of Corfu is a part of the Ionian cluster and is situated in the northern part of the Ionian Sea. |
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| AREA OF CORFU GREECE: |
| 592 sq.km |
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| POPULATION OF CORFU GREECE: |
| 107600 |
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| CAPITAL OF CORFU GREECE: |
| Corfu Town or Kerkyra |
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| MORPHOLOGY OF CORFU GREECE: |
| The island of Corfu Greece is full of endless beaches, wild natural areas, and very fertile plains. |
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| SEASONS IN CORFU GREECE: |
| The island of Corfu is host to thousands of visitors from all over the world in the summer, but also has a large population during the rest of the year. |
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| ATTRACTIONS & SIGHTSEEING IN CORFU GREECE: |
SIGHTSEEING IN CORFU GREECE:
In Corfu, visitors have the opportunity to see some amazing attractions, such as:
The Old Fortress, the New Fortress, the Palace of Agios Mihail and Agios Georgios, the Town Hall, the old prefecture building, the Library, the Ionian Academy, the building of the Readers Society, the Ionian Circular Building, the Palace of the Latin Archbishop, the Cannon, the Memorial of Menekratis, the Basilica of Paleopolis, the monasteries of Agioi Theodori and Platytera, the churches of Agios Spiridon, Agios Iason and Sossipatros, the Sanctuary of Apollon Kerkyreos and Mon Repo in Corfu Town.
The village Sinarades and the region Aerostato in Agios Gordios.
The Monastery of Christ Pantokratoras, the ruins of the walls of a Venetian fortress, and the Byzantine Church of Panagia in Agios Mattheos.
The campanile of the Church of Agios Nikolaos and the church of Agios Pantelaemonas in at Ano Garouna.
The churches and the Villa of Iakovos Polylas, the village Skripero in Ano Korakiana.
The Temple of Agios Dimitrios in Ano Pavliana.
The famous Achillion and the churches in Gastouri.
The Church of Panagia Kassopitra, the ruins of the medieval castle and Kouloura Port in Kassiopi.
The monasteries of Panagia in Lefkimi.
The Monastery of Panagia of Paleokastritsa, the Byzantine Fortress Aggelokastro and the islets Skeloudi and Kolivri in Paleokastritsa.
The Monastery of Panagia Myrtiotissa in Pelekas.
The settlement of Ano Perithia and the Monastery of Pantokratoras in Roda.
The ruins of the Venetian Castle in Sidari. |
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MUSEUMS IN CORFU GREECE:
The Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine art, the Museum of Asian Art, the Museum of Dionissios Solomos, the Sea Museum and the Bank Note Museum in Corfu Town.
The Historical – Folklore Museum in Agios Gordios.
The Museum of Kapodistrias in Alykes.
NATURAL SITES IN CORFU GREECE:
The Ortholithi Sea Rock in Agios Gordios.
The Tripa tou Pelaou Cave in Agios Mattheos.
The Antinioti Lake in Roda.
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| SPORTS / RECREATION IN CORFU GREECE: |
The Aqualand water park in Corfu Town.
The Sidari Water Slide in Sidari.
If you have a boat, you can visit all the beaches in Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Parga, Paxi, the surrounding islands, and even Italy. You can dock it at the new port of Corfu, or at the marinas in Gouvia, Sidari and Kassiopi. Corfu Nautical Club: +30 26610 30470. |
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| ENTERTAINMENT IN CORFU GREECE: |
| Corfu is famous for its nightlife. You can find bars, clubs and cafés of all types throughout the island, especially in the seaside tourist resorts. Tavernas and restaurants serve Corfian delicacies can be found anywhere on the island. |
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| LOCAL EVENTS IN CORFU GREECE: |
The celebration of the union of Corfu with Greece on May 21, the Sound & Light Show, the cultural events of the Corfu Festival, the Cricket Festival, the Carnival, the Litanies of Agios Spiridon, the Catholic Festival of Agia Dorea in June and the Varkarola Cultural Event in Corfu Town.
The Festival of Metamorphossi Sotiros on August 6 in Agios Mattheos.
The three-day cultural events in August, in Ano Garouna and Ano Gerakiana.
Easter and the carnival in Peroulades. |
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| LOCAL PRODUCTS IN CORFU GREECE: |
| The island of Corfu Greece is famous for its unique kum – quat drink and candy, nougats and beautiful ceramic artifacts. |
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| MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES IN CORFU GREECE: |
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Corfu Town or Kerkyra, Corfu Greece
The town of Kerkyra is the capital of the beautiful island and one of the most impressive settlements of Greece. The town is full of large squares, broad avenues and Venetian slip roads, while the old part of town retains all its charm.
Paleokastritsa, Corfu Greece
Paleokastritsa is the most picturesque place in Corfu. Full of scenic gulfs, sandy beaches and olive groves, Paleokastritsa is a famous resort for celebrities. Above the settlement is a Byzantine castle monastery.
Ipsos, Corfu Greece
Ipsos is the most organized coastal settlement on the island of Corfu and a much frequented tourist resort.
Arillas, Corfu Greece
Arillas is a cosmopolitan coastal center, with a long sandy beach that is surrounded by two peninsulas. The view of the three islets opposite the settlement is amazing.
Lefkimi, Corfu Greece
Lefkimi is the largest hamlet in southern Corfu. It is divided by a canal and has olive groves and vineyards.
Pelekas, Corfu Greece
Pelekas is a traditional village built on a hill. It offers a magnificent view and a well-developed tourist infrastructure.
Dassia, Corfu Greece
Dassia is a much frequented tourist center, with one of the best beaches on the island of Corfu.
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| TRANSPORTATION IN CORFU GREECE: |
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BY FERRY BOAT:
From Patra Port, ferries depart for Corfu Greece, throughout the year, but more frequently during the summer. The voyage from Patra Port to Corfu Port takes 9 hours. Ferries also depart for Corfu from Igoumenitsa Port. The voyage from Igoumenitsa Port to Corfu Port takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. Corfu is also connected to Italy and Paxi.
Corfu Greece Sea Travel Information:
Patra Port: +30 2610 341-002
Igoumentisa Port: +30 26650 99400
Corfu Port: +30 26610 32655 or +30 26610 40002
BY AIRPLANE:
From the Athens Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” in Spata, there are flights to the Corfu Airport all year round. The flight lasts approximately 1 hour. The Corfu Airport is located 2 km from CorfuTown.
Corfu Greece Air Travel Information:
Corfu Airport: +30 22610 30180
Olympic Airways in Athens: +30 210 966-6666
Olympic Airways in Corfu: +30 26610 38694
BY BUS:
From Athens and Thessaloniki, buses depart for Igoumenitsa to board a ferry boat to Corfu. The trip takes 11 hours and 8 hours, respectively.
Corfu Greece Bus Travel Information:
Thessaloniki Bus station for buses to Corfu: +30 2310 595-411
Athens Bus station for bus to Corfu: +30 210 512-9443 |
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CORFU GREECE: |
Corfu Police Department: +30 26610 39509
Corfu Tourist Police: +30 26610 30265
Corfu Town Hall: +30 26610 42601
Corfu Taxi Station: +30 26610 33811
Patra Port: +30 2610 341-002
Igoumentisa Port: +30 26650 99400
Corfu Port: +30 26610 32655 or +30 26610 40002
Corfu Airport: +30 22610 30180
Olympic Airways in Athens: +30 210 966-6666
Olympic Airways in Corfu: +30 26610 38694
Thessaloniki Bus station for buses to Corfu: +30 2310 595-411
Athens Bus station for bus to Corfu: +30 210 512-9443 |
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