What is Corfu town known for?

Corfu town, especially for its oldest part, is one of the most charming and romantic places of all the Greece. It is a perfect example of ancient Venetian and Byzantine art that will be able to fascinate you with its little streets and its panoramic points.

How many days do you need in Corfu Town?

With three days on Corfu, there’s ample time to get acquainted with its sights and charms and explore beyond its shores. Admire the Venetian architecture of Corfu Old Town; roam palaces, museums, and tranquil countryside; and cruise to nearby islands and the Greek and Albanian mainland.

What is the best area to stay in Corfu?

Best area to stay in Corfu for families

• Palaiokastritsa (relaxing for middle-aged couples)
• Sidari (beach & fun for young couples)
• Corfu Town (history and best in shoulder seasons)
• Kavos (best nightlife in the island)
• Palaiokastritsa (plenty of beaches around)
• Agios Gordios (wide long sandy beach)

How big is the town of Kerkyra in Greece?

The population of Kérkyra Town is about 30,000, not counting a large student population at the locally headquartered University of the Ionian, which makes it one of the more cosmopolitan island capitals.

What to see and do in Kerkyra, Corfu?

Around every corner can you can find a chapel, old mansion or secret garden square. The café at the Liston: built by the French in the same style as those in Rue de Rivoli, Paris; is probably the place to ‘people watch’ while enjoying a Ginger beer. (The British also left Cricket, which was played on the pitch opposite the Liston.

Why was Korkyra important in the Middle Ages?

Thucydides also reports that Korkyra was one of the three great naval powers of fifth century BC Greece, along with Athens and Corinth. Medieval castles punctuating strategic locations across the city are a legacy of struggles in the Middle Ages against invasions by pirates and the Ottomans.