Corfu Holidays
Explore one of the most wonderous of the Greek Islands
Corfu Holidays
Corfu lies on the northern west coast of Greece, stretching from the boarder with Albania south. Corfu is also only approximately 80km from Italy heading west across the Med.
Holidays to Corfu have long been a popular getaway for many Europeans and especially the Brits. Corfu itself is one of the larger Greek Islands and offers a variety of landscape and holiday type. From the many beaches to the lush green highlands most travellers are able to find their perfect holiday here.
Corfu has one international airport serving many flights from the UK over the months May through to mid October and peaking in July and August. Flight times are around the four hour mark.
Corfu is a great destination for almost anyone. There are plenty of family resorts, all inclusive hotels or villas and self catering apartments. For those who like beaches there are over 57 main beaches. For those who like to explore car hire is easy and good value. There are many active tours and opportunities for solo travellers to join small groups whilst honeymooners or those looking for five star getaways won't be disappointed.
If you'd like to chat through options please don't hesitate to contact our expert team.
When to visit Corfu
The best times to visit Corfu are between the months are May and Mid October because the weather is god, there are plenty of flights available and all shops, bars and facilities are open.
July and August can get very busy (and a tad more expensive due to high demand ) as school holidays are on and very hot of course.
If you can go outside of these months then you're getting a little better value, less people but all of the facilities.
During the months November - March many places and hotels close down for the winter season and the flight become less frequent. You can of course visit during winter - it's not typical - but possible.
Which are Corfu's best beaches?
This is a very difficult question to answer partly because different people have different ideas about what makes a beach good and the fact there are over 57 'resort' beaches with countless smaller beaches around the island.
Corfu has over 200km of coastline so as you can imagine the choices of beach are almost endless.
Every resort has multiple good beaches so we're confident that where ever you stay, you'll be happy!
The resorts of Corfu
As Corfu island is quite large there are any towns and places to stay. Here is a list of the main areas with links to a page for each resort.
Corfu Town
Acharavi
Aghios Gordios
Alykes Potamos
Arilas
Barbati
Dassia
Glyfada
Ipsos
Kalami
Kavos
Kontokali
Kassiopi
Messonghi
NIssaki
Paleokastritsa
Rodi
San Stefanos
Sidari
Moraitika
Ermones
Perama
Aghios Georgios
Pelekas Beach
Pyrgi
Kommeno Bay
Psarras
Loutses
Aghios Ioannis
Karousades
Lefkimi
How to get to Corfu?
From the UK there are many flights direct from UK airports to Corfu International airport.
Flights run all year round but very infrequently between October and March when the island all but shuts for winter.
There is often a great deal of flight availability between May and mid October for the summer season with all low cost carriers, tour operators and some scheduled airlines all running direct flights.
Flying time from the UK to Corfu is approximately four hours.
What to do in Corfu?
There are a lot of things to do in Corfu! Most people visit Corfu for a break, often a beach break or time in a gorgeous villa. During the summer months with guaranteed sun it really is a wonderful place to visit.
Parts of Corfu are famous for the nightlife (Kavos for example) which is aimed very much for the younger crowd.
However, apart from the obvious beaches and nightlife there is a lot more to Corfu.
Exploring the UNESCO site of Corfu Town is a lovely day out, wandering the back streets and discovering local tavernas and shops.
Although little known there are wonderful hiking trails in the hills on the west side of Corfu. If you want to get away from the resorts and into the peaceful woodland and lush green hills then this might be a perfect escape for a day. Checkout https://www.komoot.com/ for some ideas.
The Canal D'Amour is one of natures wonders. A natural inlet surrounded by rocks and joined by underwater caves. Here you can swim and snorkel in the crystal clear blue waters.
A day visiting Mount Pantokrator which rises 906 meters will provide magnificent views! All roads lead to the summit but there is a good hiking trail from Perithia, a small local village.
If you or your children like animals then a day visiting the Donkey rescue centre. This centre is a safe home for Donkeys that have been abandoned or are homeless. The sanctuary lies in a beautiful landscape with olive trees with a beautiful mountain back drop.
La Grotta Beach is a wonderful attraction for a day too however, this is a rocky beach so don't visit and expect to sunbath. If you go for a dip though you'll see a wonderful array of colourful fish and beautiful rock formations.
Sitting around ten kilometres outside of Corfu town, finally we'd recommend the Achillieion. An old grand villa, Sisi, which you can step inside. This was once the home of Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
Food in Corfu?
Food in Corfu is typically Greek as you'd expect which of course means delicious. There are though a handful of traditional dishes that Corfu is famous for.
Sofrito is very thin slices of beef in a white sauce with garlic, white wine vinegar, parsley and pepper.
Pastitsada is a famous meat cooking technique used for special occasions and celebrations throughout Corfu. The meat is coked with many spices, oil, garlic and red wine before moving on to stage two which consists of more spices and a tomato base.
Aside from the meat dishes the diet has a very healthy mix of fish usually cooked in either a whit sauce or tomato based sauce.
There are also plenty of vegetarian dishes to try with aubergine and potatoes featuring high on the menu choices.
Money in Corfu
The local currency in Corfu is the Euro.
Most places take cards and cash is easily accessible throughout the island with a very good infrastructure of cash machines.
Corfu useful phone numbers
Emergency Services - General (Fire, Police, Ambulance) 112
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Police 100
Traffic Police 26610 39294
Port Police 26610 30481, 26610 32655
Fire Brigade 199, 191
Ambulance 166
Water Board 26630 31311
TOURIST POLICE Samartzi 4, San
Rocco Square. Corfu Town. Tel. 26610 30265
MEDICAL SERVICES
Corfu General Hospital 26613 60400
Private Clinic 26610 36044
Ambulance 166
Greek Yellow Pages (In English)
http://goo.gl/wRLg3
Radio Taxi 26610 33811-2
Ferry times - Corfu - Igoumanitsa & return only 2661365200
automated service for those who understand Greek, press 9 for English (not always available)
MAIN POST OFFICE Alexandras Avenue, Corfu Town
Open 07.30 - 20.00. Stamps for Europe 70 lepta (As of February 2012)
CONSULATES
Great Britain 26610 30055 & 23457
Holland 26610 39900
Germany 26610 31452
France 26610 26312 & 26630 22500
Italy 26610 37351
Denmark 26610 38712
Norway 26610 39667 & 32423
Sweden 26610 31386 & 36241
Switzerland 26610 39485
Eire 26610 32469 & 39910
Finland 26610 93438
CHURCHES
Anglican (Holy Trinity Church): 21
Mavili St. Tel. & Fax: 26610 31467.
email: holytrin@otenet.gr
Website: www.holytrinitycorfu.net
Sundays 10.30 Holy Communion &
Children’s Sunday School. 1st, 3rd &
5th Sundays at 7pm: Songs of Praise
Roman Catholic Cathedral of St James: Town Hall Square.
Sunday Mass at 8.30, 10.00 & 19.00
Evangelical Church of Greece: 3
Iakovou Polila St. Tel.: 26610 37304.
Sunday Morning Service 11.00.
Evening Service 7.30.
email: EV-CHOF-CO@ker.forthnet.gr
SPORTS
Walking Information 6948 889174
Mountainbike Hire 26610 93344
Golf Course 26610 94220
Dafnila Tennis Club 26610 90570
Animal Welfare
CARE - Corfu Animal Rescue Establishment
Email: enquiries@carecorfu.com
Web: http://www.carecorfu.com
Corfu Care Shelter
Perouladis, Near Sidari
Tel: 00 (30) 6972072155 (Greece)
ARK 26610 32111
26610 43332
26610 34628
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