Cosmopolitan island of Corfu
Somewords of this island • Corfu is the most popular of the Ionian Islands. It is a green island and a mixture of cultures have passed through the island at times
Travel to Corfu • The island of Corfu can be reached by plane as there are daily domestic flights of a duration of approximately 50 minutes from the airport of Athens 'Eleytherios Venizelos' (phone number: 210 3530000) and the airport of Thessaloniki 'Macedonia'(phone number: 2310 425011-20). There are two companies that serve the routes: Olympic and Aegean (tel 0801 11 20000, Greece). Corfu is also wellconnected to many European cities through charter flights. • There are as well many alternatives to reach Corfu by ship. There are many daily ferry departures from Igoumenitsa, including both the 'open' and 'closed' type of ferries. Bigger ships depart from the port of Patra with destination Italy and Corfu as an intermediate stop. You can reach the island also by car or the public bus service KTEL, offering daily departures from Athens or Thessaloniki and intermediate stations. The price is approximately EUR 30. • For information about the schedules and times of departure, you can call the relevant agencies under following telephone numbers. KTEL of Athens: 2105129443, KTEL of Corfu: 26610-30627, 39985 and KTEL of Thessaloniki: 2310-52860.
Hotel in Corfu Corfu Palace • The lovers of Corfu thought the historical Corfu Palace as an old time classic choice. It is located in the centre of Corfu Island, just 5’ from the well known Liston and it operates all year round. It was built on 1954 from the famous architect Sakelarios and it is well appreciated from the local people as it is a legend for the Island. It has friends from all over the world who visit it very often. A great lord, who will enchant you with its self-confidence and hospitality, Corfu Palace is simply the absolute host of Corfu!
Local Recipe: Pastitsada • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Ingredients 4-5gr cock 500 gr Spaghetti 7 onions 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup red wine 1 cup olive oil grated cheese 5 cloves 2 pieces of cinnamon ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon red pepper 1 teaspoon black pepper
Local Recipe: Sofrito • • • • • • • • •
Ingredients 1kg beef ½flytzani oil 1 cup white vinegar 2 tablespoons flour 2 bunches of parsley 10 cloves garlic salt 1 teaspoon black pepper
Local Recipe: Mpordeto • Ingredients • 1 Track codfish or cuttlefish or scorpion • 3 onions • 2 ripe tomatoes • 4 potatoes • 2 cloves garlic • 1 cup oil • 1 teaspoon red pepper • black pepper
The island..Mouse!! • A green rock, middle of the sea, is the trademark of Corfu. The legendary Mouse, at the entrance of the lagoon of Halikiopoulou is one of the sights that must be seen when found in Corfu. The Mouse is open during Easter and throughout the duration of the season with boats that start from opposite the cannon, with frequent departures throughout the day, from 9 am to 9 pm.
Achillion Corfu Achillion Corfu. Achillion built 1888 1891 by Italian architect Karntilo for Elizabeth, Empress of Austria. Located near the village of Gastouri, where formerly stood the mansion of philosopher Peter Vrailas Armenian. The structure was built in the architectural style of Pompeii, although it includes elements apoioniki, Roman and Wind technotropeia. The castle was called "Achillion" in honor of Achilles, whom the empress admired. After her death in 1898, Achillion not inhabited for nine years, until its acquisition by the German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1907.
Saint of Corfu Saint of Corfu • Saint of Corfu, and patron saint of the island, the miraculous saint who saved many times the island of Corfu with the wonders of the disaster and famine, in which they make use of thousands of faithful until today seeking solace and help, the Saint-Spyridon never set foot on the island.