Corfu Κέρκυρα Overview

There’s a reason why Corfu continues to be desired by so many: from archaeology to debauchery, the island has it all. Budding archaeologists will find ruins galore, those tired of clothes can strip down at a number of nude beaches, and people seeking a laid-back village may stumble upon one without even having to look. Homer first sang Corfu’s praise by writing of its “honeyed fig,” “unctuous olive,” “boisterous waves,” and friendly inhabitants, who helped Odysseus in a time of desperate need. From the Franks and Venetians to the British and today’s tourist masses, Corfu (KEHR-kee-rah) has captivated all who come to its shores, and its natural and manmade treasures justify the Homeric fuss even today.

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