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Map of Corfu

Places of Interest


  • The Archaeological Museum - Even if you're not a devotee of ancient history or museums, you should take an hour to visit this small museum. The museum contains a wealth of archaeological finds from Corfu, including many from the Temple of Artemis in Corcyra (the ancient capital) on the peninsula south of modern Corfu Town. From the Temple of Artemis is the attic (pediment) that has a well-preserved Archaic sculpture of Medusa and from the Tomb of Menekrates a funerary statue of a crouching lion.

  • The Museum of Asian Art- in Corfu town - The centre piece of the museum is the collection of Chinese porcelains, bronzes, and other works from the Shang Dynasty (1500 B.C.) to the Ching Dynasty (19th c). There are also strong holdings of Japanese works - woodblock prints, ceramics, sculpture, water colours, and netsuke (carved sash fasteners). You may not have come to Greece to appreciate Asian art, but this is one of several unexpected delights in Corfu.

  • Achillion Palace in Gastouri - The site of the summer palace of the Empress Elizabeth of Austria and the last Kaiser. This palace was built in 1892, at a beautiful spot on top of a mountain overlooking the sea on one side, and the mountains on the other side. There is a small museum in the building which has relics and ordinary objects from the empress collection and portraits her and her time on Corfu. It's a lovely daytrip because the views are excellent and the building is a very impressive classical style monument with a breathtaking garden.

  • Pelekas - A lovely village set on a hill, whose summit is the best place from which to watch the sun go down. Pelekas has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for sandy beaches and tavernas fringed by timeless olive groves; water-sports and nightlife; traditional food and drink; you will always find a warm welcome in Pelekas.


Beaches


  • Sidari has a long sandy beach which is known under the lovely name of 'Canal d' Amour' (Love Channel), offering various facilities like umbrellas, sun beds and water sports.

  • Paleocastritsa has six sandy and pebble beaches which are scattered all around the area; those beaches are surrounded by olive trees forests and are famous for their dramatic scenery and the beauty of their colours.

  • Arillas - long, golden, sandy beach. It is situated approximately 35 km from the island's capital. The Bay of Arillas has a long sweeping beach with clear blue sea and fine sand, one of the most beautiful beaches in Corfu especially for the lovers of quiet, relaxing holidays.


Activities


  • Golf course in the Ropa Valley
  • Mountain bike tours
  • Watersports widely available
  • From Sidari you can take a boat to the three picturesque offshore islands of Erikoussa, Mathraki and Othoni


Things to Buy


  • Folk art and crafts
  • Leather goods
  • Jewellery


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Climate

Greece has a warm Mediterranean climate. The subtropical summers by the sea are hot and dry with clear blue skies, often cooled by a system of seasonal breezes known as the "meltemia", offering perfect wind conditions for sailing and windsurfing, and very little rainfall. The mountain areas are much cooler and often covered with snow in the winter. Winters are mild in the low lands where frost and snow is very rare. Most rainfall occurs between November and March. On average the sun shines 3,000 hours per year, that's 8.5 hours a day.

Max Temp F Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Corfu 69 74 80 84 84 80 75
London 56 61 68 71 70 66 56
Sunshine Hours Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Corfu 7 10 12 12 11 9 6
London 5 6 7 6 6 5 3


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Additional Information

Great Excursions


Paxos, Parga, Antipaxos Cruise

Discover a unique combination of small Greek Islands and the mainland.

Corfu Shopping

Wonderful opportunity to visit the town of Corfu with its many shops and tiny narrow streets.

Greek Night

Have a night out Greek style!!

Aqualand Waterpark

Aqualand is one of the most amazing water adventure park in Europe. Offering a great time, non stop games, action, fun, adventure but also for relaxation, excellent food, cool refreshing drinks and lots more other surprises.

Beach Barbeque

Combine cruising with sunbathing, swimming, fun and delicious BBQ on the beach.

Island Tour

Spend a day discovering the real Corfu, a day off the beaten track.


To get there:


Fly to Corfu from the UK airports.
Corfu Airport is about 4km south of the centre of Corfu town.
Everyone takes taxis into town; a standard fare should be about 8 Euros but may fluctuate with the destination, amount of luggage, and time of day.

To get around:


By Boat: There are many lines and ships linking Corfu to both Greek and foreign ports. There are ferries almost hourly between Igoumenitsou, directly across on the mainland (1-2 hr), and several weekly to and from Patras (about 7 hr). During high season, there is now a twice-daily hydrofoil express (about 30 min.) between Corfu and Igoumenitsou. Also during high season, there are daily ships linking Corfu to one or other ports in Italy - Ancona, Bari, Brindisi, Trieste, Venice or to Piraeus and/or Patras.

By Bus: The dark blue public buses service Corfu town, its suburbs, and nearby destinations. The semiprivate green and cream KTEL buses offer a frequent service all over the island - to Paleokastritsa, Glifada, Sidari, and more.

By Taxi: Around Corfu town, a taxi is probably your best bet - sometimes the only way around, such as to and from the harbour and the airport. Although taxi drivers are supposed to use their meters, many don't, so you should agree on the fare before setting out. You may also decide to use a taxi to visit some of the sites outside Corfu town.

By Car: Rental cars and Jeeps are available from our representatives, and include full comprehensive insurance.

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