Vidos Island Corfu
Just beyond shouting distance of Corfu Town is the wooded tiny island of Vidos. Ferries plough pass by all day, all year, and from the boats you can see nothing of the tee-pee scout camps that lurk in the shade, elderly mattresses plonked haphardly onto camp beds; or...
Sun, sea and musings – banding life in Corfu
Former Brighouse & Rastrick cornet player Richard Jones finds a musical experience to cherish and inspire on the Ionian island of Corfu... Sitting on a sun kissed beach in Sidari, on the northern part of the Ionian island of Corfu, I contemplated how I felt about...
Tips on What To Do in Corfu
The island of Corfu provides peaceful sanctuary from Greece's crowded mainland cities, such as Athens. Many weary travelers look to Corfu for a relaxing time sipping coffee while watching others stroll down the cobblestone streets of Old Corfu Town. However, this...
Corfu, Greece
About Corfu. Corfu is a little bit of this, a little bit of that. It’s a mix of Italian, French, British and Greek all swirled into one beautiful Corfu's beautiful coast. Photo credit: Wikipedia. potpourri of a town. Corfu, Greece Lifestyle Highlights * Enjoy a...
The Adventure On The Island Of Corfu, Greece
Corfu is one of the most attractive islands of the Ionian sea. The island is beautifully situated in the popular northern Ionian islands and is located west of mainland Greece. Corfu has a population of about 105,000. Is a unique island because the mix of natural...
Corfu Music: Philharmonics in the Streets of Corfu
With influences from Italy, France, Great Britain and mainland Greece, the musical of Corfu is full of surprises. Walking through the narrow alleys – the candounia – of Corfu Town, you may suddenly stumble across a spontaneous string quartet playing local traditional...
Come here, my little kumquat
Introduced to Europe in the 1800s, the kumquat is native to China. In Cantonese, the kumquat is known as kin ku,' meaning golden orange.' It's thought to bring good fortune and wealth to have a fruit-bearing tree in your house during Chinese New Year. Corfu, Greece,...
Rambling around colourful Corfu
Long lazy days on the beach with the sun beating down out of a clear blue sky. That, for many people, is Corfu. But as I discovered there's there’s another side to the island thanks to the opening of Corfu Trail. This way marked route which links the secret corners of...
Corfu holidays: the best beaches and coves
Crystal waters and lush greenery are just some of the delights that await you if you enjoy one of the incredible Corfu holidays available this summer. With some of the best beaches and coves in the Mediterranean, there is no better place to escape the hustle and...
Corfu: Saint Spyridon the Keeper of the City
Saint Spyridon the Thaumaturgist (Miracle-worker), also referred to as Saint Spyridon the Keeper of the City, is the patron saint of the island. St. Spyridon is revered for the miracle of expelling the plague from the island, amongst many other miracles attributed to...