Corfu Greece (or Kerkyra) is one of the most favorite destinations in Greece and the Greek Islands and attracts many tourists. Corfu lies to the north of the Ionian Sea at the entrance of Adriatic Sea. It is the second largest island in the group known as the Ionian Greek islands. Corfu is the island of miracles and wonders, where every moment the scene changes without affecting the harmony of the terrain.

Myth and reality

A beautiful island, part of the Ionian Islands and has a lot of verdant vegetation, amazing beaches, superb Venetian architecture, picturesque villages, lively nightlife and a great cosmopolitan way of life. From ancient times until today it has been a point of reference for all the elements which make up the human personality. Evolution, exploration, enjoyment, love, tradition, joy and surprise are all to be found here, caught in the wheel of time. Hyperbole? You can find that here, too, in the westernmost region of Greece.

The island is connected to the history of Greece from the beginning of Greek mythology. Its Greek name, Kerkyra or Korkyra, is related to two powerful water symbols: Poseidon, god of the sea, and Asopos, an important Greek mainland river. According to myth, Poseidon fell in love with the beautiful nymph Korkyra, daughter of Asopus and river nymph Metope, and abducted her. Poseidon brought Korkyra to the hitherto unnamed island and, in marital bliss, offered her name to the place: Korkyra, which gradually evolved to Kerkyra (Doric). Together, they had a child they called Phaiax, after whom the inhabitants of the island were named: Phaiakes. This term was transliterated via Latin to Phaeacians.