Is 3 days enough to see Corfu?

Yes — three days in Corfu is enough to experience the best the city has to offer. Our itinerary covers The Corfu Old Town (UNESCO), the Spianada & the fortresses, Paleokastritsa & the north coast beaches, The Ionian coast, olive groves & farewell Corfu, giving you a genuine feel for Corfu without feeling rushed.

When is the best time to visit Corfu?

May–June and September–October: the most pleasant weather in Corfu (24–28°C — the most comfortable temperatures for beach and walking). July–August: the most crowded and the most expensive (the peak of the British, Italian, German and French holiday season in Corfu (Corfu is the most popular Ionian Island for British tourists — the most British island in Greece: the Cricket Club of Corfu (the most

Where should I stay in Corfu?

Komeno Bay (8km from Corfu Town) — the most beautiful peninsula private resort in Corfu, on the most dramatic promontory overlooking the Ionian Sea is a great base for exploring Corfu. Corfu Imperial, Grecotel from €300/night is our recommended hotel for its location and value.

What is Corfu most famous for?

Corfu (Kerkyra — population 102,000, the most populous of the Ionian Islands) is the most beautiful and the most historically cosmopolitan Greek island — the only Greek island never to have been part of the Ottoman Empire (the most important political distinction in Greek island history: while the majority of the Greek Aegean islands were under Ottoman rule from the 14th–19th centuries, Corfu was

What language do people speak in Corfu?

Greek (the official language of Greece — the "Ελληνική γλώσσα" (the Hellenic language): the most ancient continuously written language in Europe (the Greek writing system (the most important alphabetic innovation in the ancient world: the Greek alphabet (adapted from the most important Semitic script — the Phoenician alphabet — in the 9th–8th centuries BCE (the most important single moment in the history of writing: the Greek adaptation of the Phoenician alphabet by adding vowel letters (the most important single innovation in the history of alphabetic writing: the Greek innovation of vowel letters created the most phonetically complete alphabet in the ancient world — the most efficient single tool for recording the most complex phonological system of an ancient language)) is the most important single writing system in the history of Western civilization (the most used alphabet: the Greek letters were adopted by the Etruscans, the Romans and eventually became the basis of the Latin alphabet (the most widely used alphabet in the world today)))). Italian (the most important second language in the history of Corfu: the Venetian rule (1386–1797) made Italian the most important official language in Corfu for 411 years — the most sustained single foreign language official status in any Greek island)). English: widely spoken at all tourist facilities.

What currency is used in Corfu?

Euro (€). Cards accepted universally in Corfu Town; cash preferred in the more remote beach villages and the most traditional restaurants. ATMs throughout Corfu Town and in the major tourist areas. Corfu is moderately priced by Greek island standards (more expensive than the most remote Greek islands but less expensive than Mykonos and Santorini). A pastitsada or sofrito at a traditional restaurant: €12–20. A Liston café coffee: €4–6. A boat trip from Paleokastritsa: €15–25. A day cruise around the island: €30–50.

How do you get around Corfu?

Rental car (the most important transport for exploring Corfu outside Corfu Town: the island is the most rewarding by rental car (the most beautiful coastal drives in the Ionian Islands require a private vehicle) and the most important sites (Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Mount Pantokrator, the south coast) are the most difficult to reach by public bus). Local bus (the KTEL bus network — the most affordable public transport: the KTEL "Blue Bus" (city routes) and the "Green Bus" (regional routes) connect the most important villages). Taxi (the most convenient for short trips from Corfu Town). Boat (the most important transport for the coastal caves at Paleokastritsa: the small motorboat excursions are the most spectacular coastal views in Corfu).

How do you get to Corfu?

Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU) — 3km from Corfu Town (the most centrally located airport on any Greek island: the most convenient airport-to-town transfer in the Ionian Islands): taxi (€12–15, 10 minutes) or bus. The airport has the most dramatic landing approach of any Greek airport: the runway ends at the sea on both ends (the most dramatic short runway in the Mediterranean — the most frequently photographed aircraft landing approach in Greece (the plane appears to land in the sea from the Kanoni viewing terrace — the most spectacular aviation photography location in Greece)). Direct international flights: London Gatwick and Heathrow (3.5 hours — the most frequent British connection: Corfu is the most popular Greek island for British charter flights), Birmingham (3 hours), Manchester (3.5 hours), Amsterdam (3 hours, KLM and Transavia), Vienna (2.5 hours), Frankfurt (3 hours), Brussels (3 hours). Domestic: Athens (1 hour, Olympic Air), Thessaloniki (1 hour). Ferry from Igoumenitsa (the mainland Greek port — 1.5 hours, the most frequent connection) and from Patras (8 hours overnight — the most romantic Ionian arrival).

What is the tipping etiquette in Corfu?

Tipping in Corfu follows Greek convention: at restaurants, 10% is the most common and the most appreciated tip (the most natural way: round up the bill or leave coins on the table). At cafés on the Liston: €0.50–1 per coffee (the most appropriate café tip in Corfu). For boat trip guides at Paleokastritsa: €3–5 per person. For hotel porters: €1–2 per bag. No tip expected at supermarkets, the airport taxi (the fixed rate applies) or at historical sites.

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