Corfu has been described as one of nature’s work of art. With its rich vegetation, historical monuments, unspoiled beaches, surrounded by the crystal waters of the Ionian and the Adriatic Sea, it offers its visitors the chance to enjoy memorable holidays. Corfu Town situated in the center of the island combines the past with the present. The tour of the town of Corfu starts off the famous Esplanade, the large space between the Old and New Fortress.
The buildings surrounding Esplanade, with their various origins take the visitor back to the past when the Venetians, the French and the British occupied the island. Walking through the narrow streets, “cadounia” according the dialect of Corfu, you will discover the friendliness and the hospitality of the Corfiots. You can have a ginger beer in one of the famous cafes of Liston square and continue your walk by visiting some of the museums, old palaces, little churches or buy local products from the small shops.
The local products are the olive oil, olives, ouzo, mandolato, mandoles, a variety of cooked pork meats as noumboulo, smoked and dry salami, sausages, and the exotic trademark of the island, Koum Kouat, the miniature oranges. The tree was imported from China many years ago and since then is thriving only in Corfu. You can find the fruit in many variations, as liqueur, marmalade, fruit made in syrup and dry fruit. Since 2013, a Corfu brewery has been added successfully to the local production with the Ionian Real Ale Beers that offer an authentic flavour and quality on local beer. The local industry is based on the production of olive oil and especially in tourism.
The symbol of Corfu is the ancient trireme, without a rudder, as the island had a large maritime power from the ancient times and the seamen were famous for their skills. Another well-known symbol of Corfu is also the Mouse Island (Pontikonissi), which is a small island in the shape of a mouse. In 1912, the prefecture of Corfu consisted of 1 municipality – Municipality of Corfu – and 104 communities. After the Registration of the French in 1917, there were 72 communities.
The population is counted to 113.479 people with 41.048 of them living in Corfu Town (according to the Registration of the population in 2001).
The island is consisting of the following districts:
Dafni, Messaria, Kavadades, Horepiskopi, Afionas, Arillas, Armenades, Arkadades, Rachtades, Pagoi, Agros, Drossato, Kastellanoi Girou, Ag.Athanasios etc.
Thinali, Acharavi, Perithia, Klimatia, Xanthates, Agios Spyridon, Roda etc.
Kouspades, Perivoli, Argyrades, Vassilatika, Petriti, Ag. Nikolaou etc.
Doukades, Liapades, Krini, Makrades, Skripero, Gardelades, Lakones, Alimatades etc.
Lakka, Logou, Gaios, Magazion
Viros, Kastellanoi Messis, Varipatades, Kalafationes, Benitses, Stavros, Kato Garouna, Kouramades, Agioi Deka, Kamara, Ano Garouna etc.
Nissaki, Agni, Kalami, Kouloura, Gimari, Sinies, Agios Stephanos, Kassiopi etc.
Vitalades, Lefkimmi, Neohori, Kavos etc.
Pelekas, Giannades, Ag. Ioannis, Sinarades, Vatos, Kokkini, Kanakades, Afra, Kompitsi, Marmaro, Ag. Gordios, Glyfada, Myrtiotissa, Kontoyalos, Ermones etc.
Magoulades, Velonades, Agioi Douli, Kavalouri, Sidari, Antipernoi, Valanio, Karousades, Agrafoi, Peroulades, Avliotes etc.
Corfu, Evropouloi, Kanalia, Alepou, Analipsi, Kanoni, Perama, Gastouri, Figaretto, Stratia, Gouvia, Kontokali, Potamos, Temploni, Vidos etc.
Strogyli, Moraitika, Hlomatianes, Pedati, Ano Pavliana, Hlomos, Vouniatades, Ag. Matthaios, Kato Pavliana etc.
Ano Korakiana, Kato Korakiana, Ag. Markos, Barbati, Ipsos, Dassia, Pyrgi, Sgourades, Spartilas, Sokraki, Zygos etc.
Kalami, 49083 Corfu
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