What do people from Corfu call themselves?

One very important aspect of Corfu we didn't mention so far: the residents of the island. The are called Greeks, but they call themself Corfiots.



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Corfu, known as Kerkyra in Greek, owes its name to the Nymph Korkyra, the daughter of the River God, Asopus. According to the myth, Poseidon, God of the Sea, fell in love with Nymph Korkyra, kidnapped her and brought her to this island.

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The island of Corfu, which lies off the west coast of the Greek mainland, is no stranger to foreign influences. Its unique culture is a fusion of Greek and Italian elements, with later British and French additions, reflecting its varied history as a much coveted and strategic holding in the Mediterranean.

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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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That's the result of 400 years of Venetian occupation after Corfu was cleaved from the Roman and Byzantine Empires. Following the Venetians, the French and the British occupied the island, both of whom also left their imprints. That all ended with the unification of Greece in the 19th century.

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Cappuchin Monastery, and a convent and school which was founded in 1907 by the Franciscan Sisters of Malta. Surnames which are very common in Corfu are Psailas (Psaila), Spitieris (Spiteri), Atzopardis (Azzopardi), Soueref (Xuereb), Alamanos (Alamango), Sakkos (Sacco) and Michalef (Micallef).

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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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One very important aspect of Corfu we didn't mention so far: the residents of the island. The are called Greeks, but they call themself Corfiots. Despite the residents of Corfu are a bit different from the other Greeks, we will describe them in general.

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Corfu is one of the most cosmopolitan Greek islands, famous for its vivid nightlife. Corfu Town suggests many places to start your evening, like the traditional taverns with amazing local dishes, especially in the Old Town.

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Corfu is the second-largest island in the Ionian Sea and the seventh-largest in Greece. It is one of the northernmost parts of Greece as its northern coasts are part of the Adriatic Sea, while at a short distance from the island lie Albanian coasts.

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Hello: Ge?a (Yah). This is the most common Greek greeting used for all occasions. If you're greeting one person, you can say Ge?? s?? (YAH su). If you're greeting a group, you should say Ge?a sa? (YAH sas).

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It's not clear where the name comes from. Some say that the island was full of mice in the past, some others that it has a mouse shape if you look it from top. There is also a legend that refers to the island as the ship of Odysseus which Poseidon turned to stone. Mouse island can be reached from Kanoni are, in town.

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The name Kerkyra is only used in Greece; to the rest of the world the island is known as Corfu, though the town is universally called Kérkyra by preference.

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The escalating migrant crisis has put many alarmed holidaymakers off visiting Greece, but the popular Greek island of Corfu is not affected. Corfu and other Ionian islands are unaffected due to their location off Greece's northwest coast in the Ionian Sea across from Italy.

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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 Famous Figures
  • Durrell.
  • Ioannis Kapodistrias.
  • Dionysios Solomos.
  • Empress Elisabeth (Sissi)
  • Albert Cohen.
  • Nikolaos Mantzaros.


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Top 15 Things to Eat in Corfu, Greece
  • Stakofisi. This is Corfu's word for stock fish, namely wind-dried cod, which captures the salt in the air as it dries. ...
  • Fish Bourdeto. ...
  • Fish Bianco. ...
  • Pastrokio Eggplant. ...
  • Pastitsada. ...
  • Zorka. ...
  • Pasta Frola. ...
  • Sikomaida.


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Britain is Greece's biggest tourism market alongside Germany and Britons make up some 40 percent of Corfu's market.

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So the depiction of an eye is used as protection by those who believe in the evil eye. So most of the Greeks safeguard themselves again bad fortune by keeping some form of blue eye. They have it in their house, workplace or vehicle. They also put it on new born babies as children are believed to be common targets.

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The majority of luxury villas are to be found on the north east coast, from Kommeno northwards. Premium areas are Nissaki, Agni, Kalami, San Stefano, Avlaki and Kassiopi. In the Barbati area there are also several modern seaside developments.

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Corfu is well-known as the perfect Mediterranean destination for luxury holidays.

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  • Paleokastrítsa, between coves and cliffs. Located on the north-west coast of Corfu, the village of Paleokastrítsa is considered to be the most beautiful on the island. ...
  • Pélekas and Sinarádes, authentic Corfu. ...
  • Nissaki, a small fishing port. ...
  • The villages of Mount Pantokrator, Corfu's most beautiful views.


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