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Corfu is the largest and the northernmost of the 7 Ionion islands that formed for a little more than half a century (1799-1864) the seven islands Republic: Corfu, Cephalonia, Lefkas, Zakinthos, Kithira Ithaki and Paxos.
In the antiquity, Corfu was named Corcyra. In the Odyssey, the description of the island of the Phaeacians where Ulysses landed just before his return to Ithaka, matches well with Corfu. Many European writers, painters or sculptors have celebrated the beauties of Corfu. Sissi (Elisabeth of Austria) ordered the building of the Achilleion in a superb landscape.
For the last fifty years, it has attracted millions of visitors from all over the world. Some sites have been spoiled by mass tourism but on the whole, the island has kept most of its charm as mass tourism has been mostly limited to a few places. |
|  | The island has a total population of about 100,000 spread over an area of 585 km2. One third of the population is in the capital, Corfu. For more on the city, visit my Corfu page. |
Besides the island of Corfou (Kerkyra), the province of Kerkyra comprises the islands of Paxos and Antipaxos. |
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Tips: 25 - Photos: 67 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 3 - Photos: 4 | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
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travelgourmet Fri Aug 28, 2009 03:56 UTC
Jean-Louis, When I visited Corfu, we spent most of the time at a taverna by the sea with a seaman and his wife. It was more fun than sightseeing but your photos show me what we missed. We have 16 (40 foot) Cypresses on our property. | starship Tue Mar 3, 2009 02:52 UTC
Great info. about the many beautiful scenes on the island. Last summer we were only able to walk around the downtown area and so missed Kanoni, Achillieon, etc. | deecat Fri Dec 5, 2008 18:14 UTC
More remarkable photographs. I really enjoy information about the monastery, olive trees, and the places of Sidari, Kouloura, & Lefkimi. | Nemorino Thu Oct 9, 2008 12:54 UTC
Fine, evocative photos! I have read books about Corfu Island, but have never been there. |
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