Corfu (kerkyra) island Greece
You are sure to keep you entertained until the early hours
Popular Restaurants, discos, bars, pubs, cinemas and Clubs offering live music and local dances, can be found at city of Corfu town and all the tourist villages areas.
Drinks cost about 2.93 - 5.85 euro
Also there is the Festival of Corfu which starts on August and ends at the end of September and consists of ballets and operas.
Eating out in Corfu is a pleasure.
Whether dining at a local taverna or restaurant,
there are hundreds of small places with exquisite food,
makes you really hungry
The native cuisine is delightfully uncomplicated and quite different from what's found in Greek restaurants abroad. Much of the cooking relies on simple seasonings and fresh meat and vegetables.
It's common for Greeks to make a lunch of mezedes,
Typical dishes include fried meatballs, octopus, shrimp, squid, cheese, olives, stuffed vine leaves, squash balls, tzatziki,
eggplant dip, small sausages and giant beans. You can find mezedes at an ouzeri (serving ouzo, an anise-flavored liqueur
or with beer.)
Both of these restaurants are open only the day.
For the evening meal, Greek tavernas serve specialties as moussaka kebabs, pastitsio,stifado,and paidakia.
The cost of dinner for one, not including drinks, start 5.85 euro
A lot of restaurants, Greek Tavernas, ouzeri, you will find in all tourist areas of Corfu.
My Favorite Menu
moussaka (lamb, eggplant and bechamel sauce),
Pastitsio (lamb or goat meat with macaroni and tomatoes),
Stifado (braised beef with onions),
Paidakia (grilled lamb).
Sofrito which is (small slices of veal cooked in spicy sauce),
Pastitsada which is ( macaroni with veal cooked in tomato sauce),
bourdetto a fish cooked in sauce with red peppers and onion
Lamp with potatos in the oven.
Don`t forget to drink the typical anise brandy with
a high alcoholic content called : ouzo
and koum kouat (a kind of orange liquer).
Other thing to buy from Corfu are White wine, Kumquat liquer, Mandolato nougat, and local cheese.
Corfu has an impressive variety of goods to offer shoppers,
Fine examples of folk art and crafts are displayed in shops all over the island: hand-woven textiles and embroideries with intricate designs, fine antiques, objects of all kinds carved out of olive wood, silver utensils and lovely jewelry, high quality leather goods,
and lots more cool thinks.
Other thing to buy from Corfu are: Wine, Koum Kouat liquer, Mandolato, Olives, and local cheese.
Shops are open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 9 am-3 pm and on Tuesday and Thursday 9 am-8 pm.Tourist shops are open
9 am -10 pm. 7 days the week.
Corfu is suitable for any kind of sports.
Windsurfing, tennis, golf, mini-golf, cricket and horseback ridding, ishing , Boating/Water
Skiing , Sailing
Many different places to swim, all of them lapped by warm, crystal clear water.
Water sports are also available in all of them
At the weast coast
Agios Stefanos,Arillas,Agios Georgios,
Paleokastritsa,Glyfada,Agios Gordis
At the north coast
Acharavi,Roda,Sidari
At the north east coast
Gouvia and Kondokali,Dassia,Ipsos and Pyrgi,Barbati,Kalami
Agios Stefanos,Kassiopi
At the south coast
Benitses,Moraitika,Messongi,Kavos
are some of the many beautiful beaches on the island.
Clothing
Shoes ( some really good walking shoes )
Comfortable sandals for the beach
Take a light raincoat & umbrella in case of a few showers.
Light clothes because it can be hot, about 37 degrees or more.
Swimming suits.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Don`t forget your suncream and something against mosquito`s.
for the evenings.Otherwise you can buy it from here.
Photo Equipment: Don`t forget to bring your camera.
A jacket is a good idea for the evening.
If you come to Corfu or another Greece island it is hard when you must go home
Getting around : hire a car and visit the whole island but take airco in summer
Remeber to bring a spray or something to keep the litlle mosquiito`s away !
When renting a car, always check the tyres, as they are not covered by the insurance!
TAXI: Warning: Don`t let the cab drivers trick you. Try catching a ride with an older driver
as they are usually more honest and kind hearted. Either agree on a price before, or tell them to use the meter.
PLACES TO MOOR
Kassiopi - Good shelter if you find a spot behind the mole. The harbor can be very uncomfortable and dangerous when there are NW winds.
Care must be taken as close to the quay from the mole around the bay has depths of less than one meter. Fuel , water and provisioning can be obtained.
Paliokastritsa - The approach is difficult both day and night. When entering the harbor you must stay close to the head of the mole to avoid the rocks near entrance. The harbor provides good shelter especially to N winds. South winds cause a swell. Fuel, water and provisioning can be found in the town.
Benitses - A nice bay for a swim but is exposed to the weather. It is located 5 miles South of Corfu town. You must anchor in the bay as the harbor is allocated for the fishing and day cruiser boats.
Petriti - Located 7 miles SE of Benitses is the small fishing bay of Petriti. There is a mole with depth ranging from 1,5 - 2,5 meters. The bottom is uneven so take care. There a some good taverns to eat but fuel & water are not available and limited provisioning. The area provides good shelter from NW winds. This is a nice place for a swim