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Some say that Corfu is the most beautiful island in the world! Certainly it is the greenest island in Greece, if not in the whole of Mediterranean. Visitors discover lush countryside, stunning beaches, charming architecture, hospitable people and a sophisticated infrastructure, all under the warm and welcoming sun.

Facts and Figures

Climate

Corfu has a typical Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny while winter is mild with relatively heavy rain, so the island stays green all year round. In spring Corfu is famous for the wild flowers which cover the ground like a carpet. Amongst the flowers are over forty kinds of wild orchids, some of them rare.

History

Ethnically, Corfu was always Greek, but politically it became part of Greece in 1864. Before this date, for many centuries, the island had many different rulers – Romans, Franks, Venetians, French and British. Each ruler left its legacy of buildings and culture, so that today you can see Roman villas, Frankish castles, Venetian mansions and fortresses, French arcades and British palaces. Corfu’s past provides a feast for all senses.

Culture

Down the centuries, the many rulers, as well as other influences, have bequeathed a special character to the island and its culture. There are Ancient Greek and Roman archaeological remains, Byzantine churches and icons. Its stately country mansions are a legacy of medieval feudalism, and the four million olive trees a reminder of Venetian trading policy. Italian touches in food and in the music, grandiose British monuments, and cricket and ginger beer…a surprise at every turn, on an island whose cultured people personify their heritage, and are delighted to share it with visitors.  

Cuisine

Corfiot cuisine is typically Mediterranean, based on olive oil, vegetables, pulses, pasta and fish. As well as local specialties,  restaurants serve famous Greek dishes such as Moussaka.

Some of the most popular Corfu dishes are:

Modern Corfu

Today’s island combines the old and the new, so that visitors can enjoy all aspects of their destination with every comfort. A contemporary airport lies within close access of the charming old town and top class hotels. Modern roads lead into the countryside, to picturesque villages and dramatic scenery. High fashion boutiques sit beside craftsmen’s workshops. Restaurants located in antique buildings serve quality cuisine. In today’s Corfu, the past lives with the present, and the present reveals the past.

Easter in Corfu

For a beautiful account of Easter in Corfu supplied by Sue at Castaway Travel click here.

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