Where is Corfu?
Corfu is the capital of the island of the same name, located west of the Greek mainland and washed by two seas: the Adriatic to the west and the Ionian to the east. The relief of the island is predominantly mountainous.
Corfu is located on the east coast of the island, which is considered to have the most favorable climate for recreation (it has the warmest sea and the cleanest beaches). The historic part of the town is compactly located on Cape Sideros between the two ancient forts and the Old Port.
The population of Corfu is about 25 thousand people. The national currency is the euro (EUR).
History of Corfu Resort
Tourists often ask the question, "If Corfu is the capital of the island, what is Kerkyra?". Kerkira and Corfu are different names for the same city, the capital of Corfu Island. The name "Kerkyra" is considered to be indigenous to Greece. According to myths, Poseidon fell in love with the nymph Kerkyra and hid her from prying eyes on an island in the middle of the Ionian Sea. The name "Corfu" was given to the capital by the Byzantines and translates as "city of mountains".
Corfu was founded in the 8th century BC by Greek colonists from Corinth. Over the centuries, the city passed into the hands of the Romans, Byzantines, Goths, Venetians, Turks, French, and British. This could not but affect its cultural appearance: in the historical center of the city architectural traditions of different epochs and states are intertwined. This, however, is what gives Corfu its special charm.
