The Island
Where East Meets West
Corfu's history is written in its architecture. The Venetians ruled for four centuries, leaving behind the Old Town's elegant arcaded streets, the Liston promenade, and two imposing fortresses. The French brought the neoclassical Palace of St Michael and St George. The British left cricket — still played on the Esplanade — and ginger beer.
The result is an island of extraordinary cultural complexity: Greek at its core, but shaped by every power that has ever recognised its strategic importance at the entrance to the Adriatic.
Experiences
Old Town, Beaches & Villages
Corfu Town's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — a labyrinth of narrow Venetian lanes, Byzantine churches, and elegant squares that rewards hours of unhurried exploration. The view from the Old Fortress at sunset is one of the finest in the Ionian.
Beyond the town, Corfu's interior is a landscape of olive groves, cypress trees, and hill villages. The beaches of the north — Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Agios Georgios — are among the most beautiful in Greece.