Corfu (Κέρκυρα), Greece

Corfu, Greece
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Corfu (Greek: Κέρκυρα) is the second largest of the Ionian Islands, Greece. It covers 613.6 sq km (237 sq mi) and has a population of 110,000 people (2012 estimate).

Today Corfu is a major tourist destination in Greece. This began in the early 20th century, when European royals began visiting it. They were followed by wealthy families, and today, the island is catering to mass tourism.

Towns in Corfu

Places of Interest in Corfu

Men at a café in Corfu
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Author: Thomas Schoch

Visiting Corfu

The Corfu International Airport (CFU) receives mainly seasonal flights as well as regular flights from Athens and Thessaloniki.

Cape Fonias, Corfu, Greece
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Author: Georgios Pazios

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