15 facts about Corfu
- The island has two names? ...
- According to mythology, Corfu was named after the daughter of Asopos, who was named Kerkyra, a nymph who the Greek God Zeus fell in love with and brought to Corfu.
- Corfu is the only destination in Greece during the last 100 years where cricket is played?
Corfu's nickname is The island of the Phaeacians.
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Corfu. / (k??'fu?) / noun. an island in the Ionian Sea, in the Ionian Islands: forms, with neighbouring islands, a department of Greece.
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Incorporated into the Napoleonic empire (1807), the island became a British protectorate after the emperor's final defeat (1815). British administration displeased the inhabitants, however, and in 1864 Corfu was ceded, with the other Ionian Islands (Iónia Nisiá), to Greece.
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As one of the most popular destinations among the Ionian Greek islands, Corfu's scenic beaches and lively atmosphere have placed beach clubs at the top of many traveler's itineraries.
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Corfu's culture is a product of its rich and diverse history, melding elements from Mainland Greece and Europe, from Venice and the wider Italy, and from France and Britain.
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Corfu is well-known as the perfect Mediterranean destination for luxury holidays.
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The Greek Language Many people speak English, some very well, but even just a few words in their native language will always be appreciated.
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With houses dating from the 14th century, Old Perithia is Corfu's most ancient village. Built to be safe from pirate attacks, it's near the top of the island's highest peak, Mount Pantokrator, surrounded by dense forest and with views over the Ionian Sea towards Albania.
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