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4. Bring mosquito repellent. I left Corfu with more than a tan and good memories – I left with about a dozen massive mosquito bites too! Whether you bring repellent or just some good anti-itch cream, I highly recommend something to deal with mosquitos and their bites.



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Insect repellents are an essential bit of kit in most people's holiday luggage. In Skopelos, like in all Mediterranean places exist ants, spiders, mosquitoes, midges, beetles, horseflies, hornets, sand-flies, gnats, ticks, bees and –the biggest nuisance– wasps, all of them serving useful ecological function.

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The risk for mosquito activity is extremely high. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when spending time outdoors to prevent bites. The risk for mosquito activity is high. Consider an EPA-registered repellent to deter mosquito bites.

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Corfu is full of bugs, beautiful bugs! If you take the time to stop and look at flowers and bushes while you are walking on Corfu, you will discover a whole world full of colourful insects. There are insects active throughout the year, but the spring is of course their favourite season!

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In Greece there are some mosquito species that can transmit certain diseases, if infected: West Nile virus, which is transmitted through the “house” common mosquitoes, is considered established in our country, and cases are recorded almost annually during the transmission season.

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Disease risk The three diseases highlighted by the Greek Health Ministry as posing a particularly prominent risk were dengue fever and the Zika and Chikungunya viruses. Dengue fever is principally spread by mosquitoes.

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The DON'Ts of Your Corfu Vacation:
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I left Corfu with more than a tan and good memories – I left with about a dozen massive mosquito bites too! Whether you bring repellent or just some good anti-itch cream, I highly recommend something to deal with mosquitos and their bites.

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Beneath rocks Scorpions can sometimes be found, scorpions on Corfu are not as dangerous a one would be led to believe. Their sting is painful but not fatal to a healthy person. Some information on other selected species is to be found below.

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These insects are most active during the late spring, summer, and early fall months. They particularly like to be active during the evening hours and when it is humid outside. Mosquitoes can bite at any time of the day, but you and your family are at higher risk during these times.

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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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At Corfu you can find approximately a dozen of snake species. If you don't like snakes, no problem at all, you will have a great holiday at the greenest island of Greece.

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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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Corfu is famous for its charming architecture as it features a cluster of colorful buildings dated back to the Venetian period. The island's historic town is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and elegant ones worldwide.

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Mosquitoes. Another holiday spoiler can be the incessant itching from mosquitoes that is quite typical to see during the summer, especially in excessively wet days. The mission begins at dusk and the bombardment can easily be stopped with a simple mosquito repellent.

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Furthermore, if bitten by an infected mosquito, the chance of a person developing the illness is roughly one in 300. Therefore, the chance of being bitten by an infected mosquito and developing disease symptoms from that bite is very small. This does not mean, however, that people should be complacent.

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