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Corfu
Travelers who combine Venetian architecture with lush, green scenery
Fitting Corfu into your route
About Corfu
Corfu was under Venetian influence for centuries, and that's still visible in the old town, which sits on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Narrow lanes, pastel-coloured facades and a strong Italian influence on the cuisine make Corfu Town unique within Greece.
The island is significantly greener than the Cyclades thanks to higher rainfall, with olive groves reaching right to the coast. The northeast coast around Kassiopi is quieter and smaller-scale, while the south has more resorts and nightlife.
Weather on Corfu
Right now °C (°F)
Average temperature by month: Ionian Islands
| April | May | June | July | August | September | October |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C / 63°F | 21°C / 70°F | 25°C / 77°F | 28°C / 82°F | 28°C / 82°F | 25°C / 77°F | 21°C / 70°F |
Average afternoon temperature in °C across the Ionian Islands group, not measured on this island alone. Useful for spotting when it actually turns summer-warm.
Tips
- Walk through Corfu's old town and visit the Venetian fort Palaio Frourio.
- Kassiopi and Paleokastritsa are the prettiest coastal spots in the north.
- Corfu has a strong Italian influence in its cuisine, try pastitsada.
- The rainy season (November-March) is noticeably wetter than on the Cyclades.
