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CorfuGreece

A green Ionian island with Venetian architecture, cypress hills and calm swimming bays.

The vibe

BeachyScenicRomanticHistoricFamily-friendly

Derived from Corfu’s strongest Destination DNA attributes.

Where is Corfu?

Map showing the location of Corfu, GreeceCorfu, Greece is in Europe. The marker shows its approximate position.
Simplified location map: Corfu, Greece, Europe.

Corfu is a Greek island in the northern Ionian Sea, off the northwest coast of mainland Greece near Albania.

At a glance

Country
Greece
Region
Europe
City size
Small
English
High

Why you might like Corfu

  • Beach
  • Island
  • Warm & sunny
  • Hiking
  • Food
  • History

Corfu is greener and wetter than the Aegean islands, with a Venetian-built old town, two fortresses and olive groves running down to the sea. The north-east coast has sheltered coves and clear water, and Italian and British influences show up in the food and the cricket pitch in town.

Corfu in facts

Country
Greece
Region
Europe
City size
Small · ~100,000 residents

Island resident population · UN World Urbanization Prospects and national statistics offices, 2024

English proficiency
High · 592/800

Country-level score · EF English Proficiency Index 2025

Why Corfu stands out

  1. Corfu's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflects Venetian, French and British rule over successive centuries.

  2. The island is greener and more forested than many other Greek islands due to higher rainfall and Ionian Sea climate.

  3. The Achilleion Palace, built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria, features neoclassical architecture and gardens overlooking the coast.

  4. Corfu's cuisine shows Venetian influence, including dishes like pastitsada and sofrito not typical elsewhere in Greece.

Good to know

  • Corfu is part of the Ionian island chain, which generally has a wetter climate than the Cyclades or Dodecanese.
  • The Old Town's narrow lanes, known as kantounia, are pedestrian and easy to navigate on foot.
  • A car or organized tour is useful for reaching quieter beaches on the island's north and west coasts.

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