What are the noisy bugs in Corfu?

In the summer the sound of cicadas in the olive groves is almost deafening, yet strangely soothing. A lot of people wonder what these noisemakers (in Greek “tzitzikia”, due to the sound they make) look like. They are quite difficult to spot, as they are naturally camouflaged and tend to sit high in the trees.



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Beetles, grasshoppers, more than a hundred different kinds of butterflies, every field is bustling with crawling and humming life. Of course there are bees and bumblebees, happily jumping from flower to flower, ensuring that every one of them is properly pollinated and can survive to next year…

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There were a few wasps in September last year - they start to die out at this time - but as long as you don't bother them they don't bother you. In Corfu as I write this and yes there is a massive wasp problem.

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Is it safe to drink the tap water? You are advised to drink bottled water in most areas of the island. It is perfectly safe to drink tap water, but it is rather “hard”, i.e. it has a high mineral content, therefore you may want to drink bottled water instead. A bottle of water is available in every room upon arrival.

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While Corfu generally has a good safety record, it's recommended to exercise caution and be aware of your surroundings when walking at night, especially in less crowded areas.

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Of course, nationally things have been updated since then, but generally, pipes remain too narrow to handle any non-human waste. The biggest thing is to note is simply this: don't flush toilet paper down the loo. You will find there are bins to the side of the toilet where you can dispose of your tissue instead.

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