About Corfu

Corfu (Greek: Κέρκυρα, Kerkyra) is the northernmost of the Ionian Islands in Greece. Located off of the far northwest coast of the country, Corfu lies in the Adriatic sea, east of Italy and southwest of Albania. Historically Corfu has been controlled by many foreign powers, notably the Venetians, and British.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Symbol: €

Language

Greek

Phone Code

+30

International dialing code for Greece

Driving

Drive on the right

Standard for Greece

Region

Europe

Southern Europe

How to Get to Corfu

Transportation options and arrival information

Corfu International Airport(CFUIATA) During the summer season, similar to the rest of the Greek islands, the airport receives flights from all over Europe. Since the terminal is from the 1970s, be prepared for very long queues in the departures area during the summer season.

Getting Around Corfu

Local transportation and navigation tips

There are two types of bus in Corfu - Blue buses serve Corfu town and the environs, Green buses serve the rest of the island.

Safety in Corfu

High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.838)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)

Where to Stay in Corfu

Accommodation tips and recommendations

Corfu has countless options for accommodation from 5-star hotels in Corfu town to spare rooms you will only find by asking around as well as many private villa, anudist hotel[dead link]and vacation rentals that are typically booked in advance or online. With so many people staying in Croatia and other hot spots, accommodation in Corfu is plentiful, but most of the accommodation is in the coastal area. Budget hotels are not so easy to find in Corfu Town.