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Corfu (Kerkyra in Greek) is the second largest Ionian island, lying off the northwestern coast of mainland Greece across a narrow channel from Albania. Unlike most Greek islands, it never fell under Ottoman rule - four centuries of Venetian governance (1386-1797) followed by short French and British periods left an architectural legacy of pastel buildings, arcaded streets, and forts.
The island stretches 64 km north to south, with mountainous terrain that traps moisture and produces the lush green landscape that distinguishes the Ionian islands from the arid Cyclades. Corfu International Airport Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) sits 3 km south of the Old Town, and ferries from Igoumenitsa and Italy dock at the New Port. The Old Town of Corfu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Country
Greece
Region
Ionian Islands
Population
~99,000
Elevation
Sea level to 906 m (Mount Pantokrator)
Time Zone
EET (UTC+2/+3)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Greek (English widely spoken)
Nearest Airport
Corfu International Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU)
Airport to City Centre
3 km, 10 min by taxi or bus 15
Typical Cost Level
Budget to Mid-range
Transport Pass
Blue urban buses (EUR 1.50-1.70), Green KTEL for villages
Spring (Mar-May)
12-23°C, lush and green
Summer (Jun-Aug)
20-32°C, water 22-26°C
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
14-26°C, water 21-24°C
Winter (Dec-Feb)
8-14°C, wettest period
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May, June, and September are the prime months. Temperatures sit at 22-28°C, the sea is warm enough for swimming, and the island remains lush green from winter rains. July and August deliver beach weather but with crowds and higher prices.
Take the local Bus 15 or a taxi. Corfu International (CFU) sits just 3 km south of the Old Town, with Bus 15 running every 20 minutes for EUR 1.70 to San Rocco square. Taxis cost EUR 15-25 to the Old Town and around EUR 35-50 to most resort beaches.
Five to seven days covers the main sights. Two days for Corfu Old Town (the UNESCO Old Fortress, Liston, museums), one for Achilleion and the south, one for Paleokastritsa and the west, one for Mount Pantokrator and the north. Add days for beach time and a Pantokrator hike.
Yes, if you plan to leave the Old Town. Green KTEL buses cover the major resorts but run infrequently, and the prettiest beaches and viewpoints (Cape Drastis, Canal d'Amour, Mount Pantokrator) need flexible transport. Rental cars run EUR 30-55 per day; scooters EUR 20-30.
Yes, daily ferries cross from Corfu New Port to Saranda, Albania in 30 minutes by hydrofoil or 70 minutes by conventional ferry. Tickets cost EUR 19-30 each way. Bring your passport - Albania is outside the Schengen Area but visa-free for most nationalities.
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