EXPLORE / CORFU
CORFU
AN ICONIC DESTINATION IN EVERY SENSE
Ethereal in its beauty and a cradle of culture and knowledge, the Greek island of Corfu fiercely protects its traditions and customs – yet, it has always been open to other cultures, too.
EVER SINCE THE 8th century BC, the island of Corfu, which the Greeks named Kerkyra, has been revered throughout the ages not only for its strategic position in the Ionian Sea but for its phenomenal natural beauty. Known for its almost heartbreaking love-
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liness – think cypress covered hills, traditional villages and sandy coves embraced by cobalt-blue waters – has spurred many an army and international power to want to possess and rule it, from the Ottomans to the Venetians, the French and the British. Each
left an indelible mark on the island. A walk around elegant Corfu Town very much reveals Venetian and French architectural influences while, suffice to say, the islanders’ longstanding love for cricket is a very British affair indeed! Representing a beacon of
Corfu Town's majestic buildings are testament to the history of the island.
