Discover the best beaches in Corfu, from golden Glyfada and Paleokastritsa to quiet pebble coves on the east coast. A complete guide for every visitor.
Plan your visit to Paleokastritsa in Corfu. Explore boat trips, hidden bays, the clifftop monastery and Angelokastro, with practical tips for a perfect day.
A walking guide to Corfu Old Town, a UNESCO site. Explore the Liston, Spianada, Campiello lanes, both fortresses, Saint Spyridon and where to pause.
A guide to eating in Corfu. Discover sofrito, pastitsada, bourdeto, kumquat sweets and local wines, plus tips on choosing authentic tavernas across the island.
Plan the best day trips from Corfu: Paxos and Antipaxos, Saranda and Butrint in Albania, and the Diapontian Islands. Practical tips and what to expect.
Explore the hidden villages of Corfu, from Old Perithia under Mount Pantokrator to Pelekas, Lakones and Sinarades. A guide to the island's interior.
The union of the Ionian Islands with Greece on 21 May 1864 was the culmination of a political aspiration that had been present in the consciousness of the island’s Greek-speaking...
The French period in the history of Corfu, though brief in absolute duration when measured against the four centuries of Venetian rule that preceded it, left an impression on the...
The period of British protection over the Ionian Islands, formally established by the Congress of Vienna in 1815 and lasting until the union with Greece in 1864, represents the final...
The Battle of Lepanto, fought on 7 October 1571 in the Gulf of Patras to the south and east of Corfu, was the largest naval engagement in the Mediterranean since...