Tourist Places to Visit in Corfu, Greece, Europe

Tourist Places to Visit in Corfu, Greece, Europe

Corfu Island is situated in Ionian Sea in Greece and lies on North West part of the country and shares the border with Albania. Corfu spans over a total area of 613.6 square kilometers (237 square miles) and situated at highest elevation of 906 meters (2972 feet) above the sea level and surrounded by mountains and lush greenery and there are various types of plants surrounded by island.

Corfu economy depends on agriculture, fishing, industries and tourism and Corfu is known for historical monuments in Greece. Corfu is located at the distance of 495 kilometers from Athens, the capital city of Greece and coordinates are 39.6667° N, 19.7500° E.

History of Corfu:

Corfu was settled by Mycenaean Greek before the establishment of Nicopolis on the island and after the establishment of Nicopolis on the island they constructed various buildings. After the fall of Nicopolis tribes Byzantine Empire captured the province in 1147 and later by Genoese in 1197 and they ruled until it was captured by Venetian 1207. Ottoman Empire was known for powerful rule during the 17^th century and before the capture of British rule Napoleonic War took place in the island.

Tourist Attractions in Corfu:

Kassiopi:

Kassiopi is a village in Corfu Island situated at the tip of north eastern part of the island known for its historical destinations and ruins of the fortress which was constructed by the Romans and covers former building are frequently visited by tourists.

Mirtiotissa Beach:

Mirtiotissa Beach is situated at the distance of 35 kilometers from center of the town is the most admired beach and the loveliest beach in the world and monastery of Panagia Myrtiotissa is the main destination of this beach.

Paleokastritsa:

Paleokastritsa is just positioned at the distance of 16 kilometers from center of the island in Paleokastritsa village is surrounded by lush greenery with full of olive and pine trees that reach the edge of the coast.

Other Places to Visit in Corfu:

Old Perithia
The Esplanade
Paleo Frourio
Palace of St. Michael and St. George
Nymphes
Kynopiastes

Best time to visit Corfu:

Corfu experiences Mediterranean climate with dry and hot summers and mild winters and average temperature varies from 5° C to 32° C and best time to visit Corfu is from June to September.

Connectivity to Corfu:

By Air:

Corfu Island is served by Corfu International Airport located at the distance of 10 kilometers in Kerkiras town and airport is the main and busiest airport on the island operates domestic and international flights to national and international destinations.

By Sea:

Kerkira harbor is the main harbor in the island that has direct and scheduled boat connectivity to Venice, Ancona, Bari, Brindisi (Italy), Himara, Saranda, Igoumenitsa and Patra ports and from port tourists can get bus or taxi services to different parts of Island.

By Road:

Buses are the common mode of transportation on the island used by most of the populaces and taxis are also available for long and short trips and car and bikes are available for rent on the island.

Accommodation in Corfu:

Corfu is surrounded by Ionian Sea and home to few famous hotels in the Greece which provides stylish lodging amenities to the tourists and absolute with first-class facilities, modified services and features sole guest rooms with plantation shutters with facilities like free Wi-Fi, newspapers, 24-hour front desk, children’s playground, massage and many more exciting facilities. Some of the hotels in Corfu are listed below: