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Corfu weather forecast and travel guide by Cheaperholidays.com.
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Corfu holiday guide and weather forecast
 The holiday island of Corfu provides an enjoyable mix of traditional Greek lifestyle and that of a internationally famous resort island, a holiday to Corfu has superb
secluded sand and shingle bays, plus water sports in the clear blue waters . For night owls venture out to explore the nightlife that has something to offer for everyone.
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Corfu as a holiday destination, is one of the favourite holiday islands in Greece
The holiday island of Corfu was one of the first islands in Greece to open itself to tourism and has everything to offer to the visitor, Corfu attracts thousands of holiday visitors every year from all parts of the world.
 Corfu is part of the Ionian Islands and lies in the north of the group, at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea, facing Albania.
It is the second largest island of the Ionian group after Kefalonia. Corfu has a total area of 592 square kilometres, and a coastline of 216 kilometres.
The island's population consists of 100, 000 inhabitants from which 30, 000 is gathered in the capital of the island, Corfu Town (or Kerkyra).
Eating Out: Corfu has a wide selection of Restaurants from fine dining to Chinese which cater for everyones needs, as well as plenty of snack bars in the resort centre. Typical tavernas are still very much alive and will not be more than a short walk away.
Corfu Holiday resorts
SIDARI: On the North Western tip of the island , 40 km from Corfu Town, is the lively resort of Sidari. The long and wide sandy Beach has an array of Watersports facilities and is ideal for swimming ..
PALEOKASTRITSA: Paleokastritsa situated 25 km from Corfu Town in the North West coast of the island. The landscape around Paleokastritsa is still as beautiful as you will find in all of Greece. It is famous for its breathtaking beauty and magnificent scenery and beaches.
MESSONGHI: Messongi and Moraitika Located twenty kilometres South from Corfu Town, It is a Traditional Greek village built on a rise on the east coast of Corfu island . At every point you will find beaches with warm water, ideal for bathing, and plenty of tourist services.
KAVOS:Kavos Guide is the southermost holiday resort on the ilsand of Corfu.. A place which offers activity all day and night long . Kavos is a party town not for families
BENITSES: Benitses 12 km south of Corfu Town, has tow completely different faces. The evening face is the whirl and throb of some of the best nightlife on the island, where the young at heart can enjoy the ample bars and modern discos ..
GOUVIA: Just 8 km from Corfu Town, these two resorts villages lie in a sheltered laggon which was once a venetian harbour. It is now an international Marina, attracting Yachts from all over the world .
DASSIA: The word Dassia derives from the Greek word for forest. Aptly named because the area is surrounded by wood land and low hills and pebbly beaches
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KASSIOPI: Reached by a winding coast road giving you breathtaking views of Albania , this pretty harbour is, as it always been, a picturesque and thriving fishing village. Kassiopi has everything to offer today's demanding tourist and contains some of the finest lace and crocheted items to be found anywhere on the island ...
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IPSOS: Fondly known as the "Golden Mile" Ipsos and Pyrgi , 14 km north of Corfu Town, are always amongst the island's most popular resorts. The long sweeping bay is lined with every kind of facility imaginable, from traditional Greek tavernas to modern Clubs
AGIOS GORDIOS: The distance from Corfu town is Approx 25 minutes. One of Corfu's best resorts. Mountainous countryside has also sheilded the enviroment from the bulldozers and created an oasis of calm, set around a glorious protective bay with 2 km of sand and pebble; nudism is frowned upon. Some beach bars plus pedalloes, sunbeds etc for hire a good quite resort.
Night on the Town: From the local delights of Kassiopi and Roda to the popular resorts of Sidari and Gouvia offer a tranquil atmosphere for families and those seeking to relax and unwind on holiday and then to Kavos for the more daring of us who want to party all night!
Shopping: Good buys are spirits and wines, leather goods and pottery. The best shopping is to be found in Corfu Town.
Day Trips: Bouzouki nights give you a chance to throw the crockery around
Visit Corfu Town to visit the old fortress and catch the ferry to the near by islands of Parga and Paxos and swim in the romantic Canal d'Amour at Sidari.
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