Corfu Travel Guide

About Corfu Corfu is an Ionian Island located between mainlandGreece andItaly. It is a very nice island to visit and especially popular with British tourists. The resorts are; Agios Ioannis, Dassia, Ipsos, Kanoni, Kontokali, Messonghi, Moraitika, Nissaki, Paleocastritsa, Alykes, Gouvia, Kassiopi, Kavos, Benitses, Sidari, Roda, Arillas, Agios Gordios, Archaravi Corfu was once known for its busy nightlife but today this is mainly confined to crowdie Kavos on the south coast. Corfu boasts rich scenery, numerous cypress and olive groves, rugged mountains, beautiful hidden coves, and miles of clean sandy beaches (the one at Paleokastritsa is the most scenic so we suggest you visit it).

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Where to stay in Corfu

Corfu offers a variety of resorts and small villages where you can stay and enjoy a wonderful Greek holiday.

Kassiopi is one of the many great resorts best suited for people looking for something a bit livelier but still within the realms of a Greek village, based around a fishing port. Also, suitable for families with kids.

Roda is very similar to Kassiopi, but some may say that the beach is slightly better as it is sandy - there are no nearby rocky coves though. This resort is mainly made of apartments and a few low key hotels.

Gouvia is ideal if you are looking for more of a hotel type holiday. The Louis Kerkyra one is excellent. In the main village - there are many taverns and bars and a few clubs to keep you busy at night. For those that want to escape there is also a regular bus service and several boat trips up and down the coast.

Some of the best hotels in Corfu are: Delfino Blu Boutique Hotel 3*, Hotel Costas Golden Beach, Dina's Paradise Hotel & Apartments 3*, Oceanis Rooms Apartments and many more.

Things to do in Corfu

For travellers with an appetite for adventure Corfu offers a good starting point for a trip to Ionian.

Some of the main highlights in Corfu include a boat ride into the green and blue grottoes, visiting the monastery, and exploring the many stunning narrow alleys of Corfu Town. The town has a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere: We suggest you take a walk through the Venetian quarter, shop for silver or sit in one of the numerous outdoor cafes and enjoy the stunning views.

If you have an itching need to do something educational and more historical then visit the island's proudest possession, the church of Agios Spiridon, which holds the remains of Corfu's patron saint.

Also worth seeing is the gaudy Achillion Palace which was built by Elizabeth of Austria in honour of her favourite Greek hero, Achilles.
Corfu's many busy beaches offer you and your friends plenty of water sports. You can choose from jet skis, pedal boats and banana rides. You can also take up kayaking, water skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, paragliding, and even kite surfing.

You can also rent a yacht and cruise the stunning Sea around the island. The calm blue waters are perfect for a leisurely sailing trip.

Aqualand can certainly be a fun day out for the whole family or friends, and a great way to cool off! This water park is one of Europe's' largest and a major attraction in the centre of the Corfu island.

Food in Corfu

Before you go you need to know a few things about the Greeks and how they serve their food. The Greek people do not expect quick service and often frown upon food that is too hot! So order a cup of coffee or a milkshake, sit back and relax until your food is ready. You will soon understand and adjust to the Greek lifestyle!

A few things worth trying:

Tzatziki: Although also sold worldwide and in the UK this famous Greek yoghurt mixed with cucumber and garlic dip is a must have with most dishes. You can have it with fresh bread and it could make a refreshing snack.

Saganaki: This is a favourite - a hard Greek cheese which is battered and shallow fried. This is then served with a large chunk of lemon to add to the sharp taste.

Keftethes: These are not the typical UK meatball you have had in the past. These fried meatballs are made with garlic and herbs.

Mousaka: This dish is made out of layers of fried aubergine and minced meat (usually beef) topped with a creamy béchamel sauce - you can slightly compare it to Bolognese but better!

Nightlife in Corfu

Corfu is an island famous for its rich and lively night-life and very popular with Brits. The capital offers a wide variety of bars and cafes proposing various kind of music, suitable for every taste.

You can also find many big nightclubs which are situated outside Corfu Town, mostly located in the beach resorts of Kavos, Roda, Ypsos, Gouvia and Dassia which also offers an incredible amount of lively bars.