Corfu island is renowned for its beauty, its history, and its friendly culture. A hot-spot for tourists since the late 1960's, the 'Emerald Isle' is more vibrant today than ever. It welcomes travellers to its shores by the thousands, many returning each season for a holiday in the sun, by the sea, and with family & friends new and old. Corfu (Korfu) is the second largest island of the Ionian Sea and it covers an area of 592 square kilometers and a luxuriant coastline of 217 kilometers. It is situated in the north side of the Ionian Sea, in the entrance of the Adriatic Sea, two and a half miles from the beaches of Albania.

The mythical island of the Faiakes is an ornament of the Ionian Greek islands, but it is also one of the most beautiful islands in Greece, combining the green mountains and the long sandy beaches. The mild and rainy climate of the island brings out the rich flora which creates the unique color of Corfu. Three rows of mountains cross the island. The highest peak is Pantokratoras (914m). Between the mountains there are many fertile valleys, like Lefkimmi and the grassland of Ropa that are washed by many rivers, which, however, are dry during the summer. Around the island there are many small islands of the same beauty and clean beaches, like in Corfu. Opposite the city of Corfu there is Vido (ancient Ptychia) and Lasareto, northwest stands Erikousa, Mathraki, Othonoi and in the south the beautiful Paxos and Antipaxos. The innumerable natural beauties of the Mediterranean weather, that result in cool summers and mild winters, the history and the rich cultural tradition, have made Corfu into an excellent holiday resort that attracts many Greeks and foreigners.
People of Corfu offer their hospitality to the visitors of the island, who experience a unique opportunity to enjoy comfortable and unforgettable vacations in Greece. A mosaic of all nationalities and races walk through the picturesque alleys, known as the traditional "kadounia" of Corfu, which create an atmosphere of past times. In this unique scenery, one can find the ideal place for vacations, since he/she can choose between the small fishing-islands for quite and relaxing staying or the cosmopolitan places with loud night life. Also, the Corfiot villages that are built in the green valleys are the ideal place for those who love the country or the innumerable beaches for those who love the extreme water sports and beach activities.