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Corfu detailed map with beaches. Corfu map in Russian with cities and resorts

The intersection of the East and the West, washed by the two seas, at all times attracted close attention to him. If you believe myths, Jason looked here, returning to the golden rune from Kolkhid. Here Odyssey met his beautiful Savior Savka.

They gave tribute to the beauty of Oscar Wilde and Goethe. Gerald Darrell his trilogy ("My family and other animals", the "garden of the gods", "birds, beasts and other relatives") increased the number of fans of the island.

Corfu is the Italian version of the name of the island. By the way, to Italy's hand to file, and many tourists take the opportunity to go there for a couple of days. Greek name island - Kerkira.

Little general Information About Corfu

It is very western Island Greece, the second area in the Ionian Sea (after Kefalonia).
Capital of Island - Corfu or Kerkira (Corfu Town)
The climate is a typical Mediterranean, with warm winter and sunny summer. Thanks to the breeze, even in the summer there is no suffocating heat, unless you decide to stay in the center of Kerkira.
Tourist infrastructure is well developed, a huge selection of hotels, a variety of beaches - all this has made the island very popular among tourists and, as a result, not the cheapest to relax in Greece.

The best resorts of Corfu

The coast of the island can be divided into 4 resort areas that differ in nature, beaches, seasonality, tourist infrastructure. In total, there are about 30 towns and villages oriented towards tourists. Let us dwell on the most popular Korfu resorts.

Corfu map with main resorts

Corfu Resorts on the Eastern Coast

Here are, perhaps the most crowded resort cities and the villages of Corfu.

Kerkira

Korfu Koround - Kerkira

Located 2 km from the airport, a picturesque place that you need to visit, regardless of which resort you settled.

Visiting Kerkira, do not forget to ask Holy Spiridon about the performance of the most cherished your desire.

Beach: sandy-pebble
Night life : The most active on the island, all the establishments are concentrated in the city center.
For whom the resort is suitable: for youth, for those who are going for active nightlife

Guvia, Kammony, Department, Constlishes

Corfu Resorts - Dassion

The villages are 12 - 14 km from the airport, north of Kerkira. Here a large number of Hotels of the most different level, including elite (in Commen), many bars, restaurants, discos. From here it is convenient to get anywhere in the island to visit excursions.

Beach: Narrow strips of sand-pebble beaches with a comfortable sunset, very picturesque, clean.
Night life: Despite the presence of discos, for fun at night, many are sent to the center of Kerkira.
For whom the resort is suitable: Depending on the hotel, here are comfortable any category of tourists. Youth most often chooses hotels in Guvia and Kontokali. An ideal place for family holiday - Green picturesque dance.

Corfu Resorts on the South Coast

This part of the coast loves young people - there is where to have fun and prices are more democratic.

Mohsongi, Moraitics, Benitzes

Resorts Corfu - Mesongy

Resort villages are 18-22 km from the airport to the south of Kerkira. Very animated resort towns, it is possible to walk outside hotels, promenade, shops, bars, taverns. Convenient to visit excursions.

Beach: Narrow coastal stripe, sandy-pebble and sandy beaches, with a gentle sunset in the sea, well-equipped.
Night life: For this they are sent to Kerkira or messenge.
For whom the resort is suitable: Depending on the hotel, here are comfortable any category of tourists.

Kavos.

Corfu Resorts - Kavos

The resort is located 45 km from the airport to the south of Kerkira. This one is southern resort In Corfu, it has long been mastered by the English and Scandinavian youth, so be prepared for noisy parties in bars. Hotels here are inexpensive, a lot of apartments are offered.

Beach: Narrow coastal stripe, sand-pebble, with a comfortable sunset at sea.
Night life: quite active in Kavos itself.
For whom the resort is suitable: for young people, for party members.

Corfu resorts on the west coast

Self picturesque beaches Corfu is on the western side of the island. Beautiful nature, cozy bays, the purest Ionian Sea, rich undersea world - All this attracts many tourists here.

Glyfada

Resorts Corfu - Glyfada

The resort is 15-17 km from the airport to the west of Kerkira. Quiet quiet place with excellent beaches awarded the blue flag.

Beach: Sandy (they are considered one of the best on the island), with a comfortable approach to the sea.
Night life: For night entertainment will have to go to Kerkira.
For whom the resort is suitable: Excellent option for family holidays

Paleokastric, Liapades

Corfu Resorts - Paleokastrian

This is perhaps the most beautiful resorts of Corfu. Distance to airport is 22-24 km.

Beach: Sand-pebble, small, with numerous coveted hotels.
Night life: In Paleokastric there is a small amount of bars.
For whom the resort is suitable: Excellent choice for couples, for romantic calm holiday.

Corfu Resorts on the North Coast

Resorts in this part of the island are of a few, with good infrastructure and a comfortable sandy coast.

Barbati, Nisaki, Casuali

Resorts Corfu - Nisaki

These resort settlements There are 19-30 km from the airport north of Kerkira. Hotels are in small bays, often with their beach.

Beach: usually small sand-pebble beaches During hotels in the bays.
Night life: For night entertainment, you have to go to the center of Kerkira.
For whom the resort is suitable: a good choice For a relaxing couple, for family holidays.

Aharav

Resorts Corfu - Aharavi

The resort is 40 km from the airport north of Kerkira. It is considered the center of youth recreation in the north of the island - many bars in the city, lively. Hotels here usually have large areas.

Beach: Wide sandy, sea is quite often a restless - this area chose surfers.
Night life: All in the center of Aharavi can find everything you need for night entertainment.
For whom the resort is suitable: For any category of tourists, the main thing is to choose the right hotel.

How to get to Corfu

Aircraft:

on the island there is an international airport. Direct flights from Moscow are performed in high season.
with a short docking at a very democratic price, you can buy tickets with flight through Athens.

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by the island, you can get on the island from Patra, Icona, Venice, Any Island in the Ionian Sea

Hotels in Corfu

Rest on Corfu is considered not the cheapest in Greece, but despite this, here you can choose the accommodation option to the most different wallet. Price range can be from 35-40 € per room in apartments up to 500-800 € in Deluxe class hotels.

Before you detailed map Corfu Islands with the names of cities and settlements in Russian. Move the map by holding it with the left mouse button. You can move around the map by clicking on one of the four arrows in the upper left corner. Scale allows the scale on the right side of the map or turn the wheel of the mouse.

In which country is the island of Corfu

corfu Islands is located in Greece. It's wonderful beautiful place, with its own history and traditions. Coordinates of Corfu Island: Northern Littleness and Eastern Longitude (show on the big map).

Virtual Walk

The figure "Man" above the scale scale will help to make a virtual walk through the cities of Corfu Island. By pressing and holding the left mouse button, drag it to any place on the map and you will go for a walk, while in the upper left corner will appear inscriptions with the approximate address of the area. Motion direction Select by clicking on the arrows in the center of the screen. Option "Satellite" at the top of the left allows you to see a relief image of the surface. In Map mode, you will get the opportunity to get acquainted in detail with road road Corfu Islands and the main attractions.

Corfu Island - One of the northernmost Ionic Islands of Greece and the second largest. Corfu is recognized as the green and romantic island of Greece. The island of Corfu in shape resembles "Italian shoe without nose." Its dimensions: Length 120 km, Width - from 40 to 4km, Length coastline 217 km. Capital of Island - Kerkyra (Kerkira or Corfu Town). Time on the way on the aircraft Moscow - Corfu is about 3 hours.

Corfu Island captivates with his charm. Passed by plane to Corfu Island, admiring his charm out of the window ... Captures the Spirit! After all, the only runway international Airport "Joanis Capodistias" (Corfu International Airport I Kapodistrias) is located on an artificial embankment right on the lake And the impression is created, as if the plane sits on the water.

Corfu Island is unusual, interesting and original. It combines the legacy of the Byzantine, Roman and Venetian culture. Corfa - This is such "Greek Italy". On O. Corfu there is a beautiful tradition of the celebration of Easter.

Cartu Island map (Kerkira) with cities and resorts

Resorts of Corfu Island

Most resorts on the island of Corfu are concentrated in the eastern part of the island. This is due to the fact that the water temperature on the west coast for 2-3 degrees is cooler. In the southern part, Corfa is rarely offered hotels for Russians, due to the remoteness from the capital and the south is more focused on English youth.

The main part of the resort areas is concentrated in the center of Corfu Island On the Western and Eastern Coast. Consider them in more detail.

Resorts on the northeastern part of Corfu Recommended for a relaxed beach holiday. Hotels in these resorts are separate, include everything you need for a comfortable stay, but there is no active life behind the territory of hotels.

Resort Agios Spiridon - flat territory with sandy beaches and natural Reserve. On the beach there is a church of St. Spiridon. The resort is located 40 km from the capital of the island, which is about an hour of driving.

Resort Nissaki It is 24 km from the capital, which is 45 minutes away. Numerous picturesque bays With the beaches made of small pebbles and sheer cliffs, the Emerald Sea, the mountain pantox with magnificent views is a secluded romance of the island.

North Island Corfu A fairly remote place, however, it is often not an obstacle for tourists. After all, the beauty of local landscapes and fantastic bays is a huge advantage. Resorts of the Northern Coast Corfu: Kind, sidari, acharah, cassi. Most tourists come to the north of Corfu Island on an excursion to the Strait of Lovers (Canal d'Amour), which is located between the cities of the genus and Sidari, as well as in search of unforgettable species of nature.

Resorts of the Central and Eastern Part of Corfu Island - These are predominantly plain resorts with a rich nightlife. Bars, restaurants, cafes and taverns - give the evening life of the city special flavor. Greek music and cuisine will not leave any rest indifferent.

Resort Guwai - an inexpensive youth resort, located 6 km from Kerkira.

Resort Dassia Mustles in the greenery of trees, which descend close to sandy beaches. It is 12 km from the capital of O. Corfu. Resort Dassion - perfect place For family holidays, but lately youth and lovers water species Sports make them competition.

Especially worth noting the picturesque place Commen. This is the most elite district of Corfu. Here on the private peninsula is the most expensive Hotel Corfu Island - Grecotel Corfu Imperial 5 stars.

These areas include resorts Ipsos and Pyrgi (14-15 km).

South of Kerkira There is another group of resorts: Canoni, Perama, Benitses. These resorts are preferable for a relaxing holiday. Nightlife is not so active, but still there. Still a little south stretch youth resorts Moraitics and Messenge.

On West coast Islands Corfu There are best beaches on the island. Ermones and Glyfada.

Resort Paleokastric - Raisin O. Corfu. It is located 25 km from Jacker. The purest gentle sea of \u200b\u200ball sorts of shades of green-blue tones, sheer rocks, drowning in greenery, created incredibly beautiful bays with sandy beaches. This is a paradise for fans of underwater swimming, hunting and divers. In addition, in the area there is a male monastery of Teotoku XVII century - one of the main attractions about. Corfu.

Tours on Corfu Island (Kerkira)

In 2019, tour operators offer tours to Corfu Island (Kerkira) with straight flights on regular and charter flights Of the two cities of Russia: Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Tours at Corfu (Kerkira) from Moscow daily from April 25, 2019 to October 13, 2019.
Tours at Corfu (Kerkira) from St. Petersburg once a week on Fridays from April 31, 2019 to October 06, 2019.

Tickets without transfers from Moscow to Kerkira

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Hotels on Corfu Island

Family holiday hotels with children under three years:
Corfu Imperial Grecotel Exclusive Resort 5 * (Commen).
Aquis Sandy Beach Resort 4 * (Agios Gordis).
Grecotel Daphnila Bay Thalasso 4 * (Dafnila-Dassion). Beach with shadow from trees.

Family recreation hotels with children:
Sunshine Corfu Hotel & Spa 4 * (Nissaki).
Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa 5 * (Content).

Hotels without children on Corfu Island (18+):
Atlantica Grand Mediterraneo Resort & Spa 5 * (Ermones).
Aquis AG. Gordios. Beach Hotel. 4 * (Agios Gordis).
Affordable hotels in price-quality for youth and family holidays:
Corfu Holiday Palace 5 * (Kerkira, Canoni).
Corfu Delfinia Hotel 4 * (Moraitics).
Messonghi Beach Holiday Resort 3 * (Moraitics).

Attractions of the island of Corfu

Capor Corfu's capital is the city of Corfu (Kerkira).
Spianada Square in Kerkira.
Street Liston - Central Street of Old Corfu overlooking the waterfront. Earlier, the list officially existed is a list of aristocrats, and only for them was allowed to enter this luxury street. Now is a detriment for tourists.
Museum of Asian art.
Seaside promenade.
Sea fortress - the old fortress of Corfu (Kerkira).
Coastal fortress - a new fortress of Corfu (Kerkira).
Gymnasium.
Monument to the Russian Admiral Ushakov.
Area Paleokastric - The most beautiful and picturesque on the island.
Male monastery "God's Mother Paleokastrian" (Monetoku monue). Miraculous icon "Life-giving source" (Zoodok Pigis).
Palace of Greek kings.
Achillion Palace (Achilleion).
Church of St. Spiridon - the patron saint of Corfu Island (Kerkira).
Cathedral Panagia Spieotissa (1577).
Bell tower aos spiridion.
Ostrovka Vidos. St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Venetian Esplanade.
Archaeological Museum.
Fortress of agghelokastro XIII century.
Monastery of the Most Holy Theotokos Velvernskaya and "Mouse Island" - a business card of Corfu Island.
The ruins of the temple of Zeus.
The ruins of the temple of Artemis.
Channel of all lovers (Channel di Ampur).
Waterpark - Aqualand (15 different slides).

Achillion Palace (Achilleion)

One of the main attractions of the island of Corfu is the Neoclassical Castle of Achillion (Achilleion). The palace was built in 1891 by order of the Empress of Austria Elizabeth Bavarian (Princess Sisi) and was designed by the Italian architect Raphael Carita. The queen paid great attention to the excavations of Henry Schliman, who owns the discovery - the Aegean culture and the archaeological study of Troy. Therefore, the main theme of the entire palace was elected the Greek Hero of the Trojan War - Achilles.

Palace - consists of 3 floors and has many balconies. A beautiful well-kept garden is located around the palace, which in the form of steps smoothly descends the coast. The garden has many sculptures, the most famous: the work of the German sculptor Ernst Gustava Herter "Dying Achilles", the second is the brass statue of the Achille-winner, performed by Goetch.

Palace complex and garden are decorated with sculptures of Greek gods, heroes of Greek mythology, busts of ancient Greek philosophers, paintings and extraordinary painting. The most important attraction of the Palace Achillion is a picture of the wall of the Austrian artist Franz Match "Triumph Achilla".

After 9 years, after the death of the queen, in 1907 the German emperor Wilhelm II. bought the palace. Today he is a tourist attraction - it is open museum.

What to bring from Corfu Island (Kerkira)?

Olive oil. Olive oil with garlic and burning pepper.
Cosmetics and soaps of olive oil.
Kumkvat is an exotic fruit. (Reminds the elongated orange). It makes tinctures, liqueurs, sweets.
National ceramics.
Honey. Honey with nuts, raisins and other fillers.
Liquor - nut, cherry, orange.
Goat cheese.
Ginger beer.
Sweets.
Embroidery. Not far from the temple of St. Spiridon.

In the famous work of Homer "Odyssey" there is a description of the island of scelia, populated by the people of Feaaki. Currently, this land is called Corfu. Search the island of Corfu on the world map needs next to the Greek coast. The second name is Kerkira.

Corfu Island on the map of the world, Europe and Greece in Russian

Corfu - second The magnitude of the island in Greece after. The local legend says that the remains of the Odyssey ancient ship are located next to him.

Heading from Odyssey to Ithaca mythological character angry Poseidon and he turned his ship to stone.

General

Infrastructure is well developed on the island. His dimensions Make up:

width - 32 km;
length - 65 km.

The population of the island is more 110 thousand people. The main language of communication on the island is Novogreic. In the resort, English is dominated.

Transport

On the island well developed network road. In the south of the country, the main trace of the GR-25 passes, and in the north - GR-24. International ferries "Igumeenice-Bari" and "Couple Bari" connect Corfu with Italy.

You can get to the mainland from the island and on the high-speed boats on air wings.

From any resort Corfu, you can get to the capital of the island - Kerkira. Transportation on the island buses have blue and green color. Blue buses work on short suburban and urban routes. The interval of their movement is 15-20 minutes. In the distressed from Kerkira, the place on the island should be done on the "green" buses.

Tourism

Tourism, as the industry, began to develop on the island over 130 years ago. This place is ideal for family holidays. Hotels of various grade are located all over the coast of the island. Above the infrastructure of the Northern and eastern coast Seriously worked at the time of his influence on this land the British. Thanks to them, a large number of expensive villas were erected here.

Self popular places recreation on the island:

Canonon. Small village on the seafront. The narrow strip of sushi connects it with the monastery of Velvers.
Paleokastric. Favorite place of recreation drivers. The resort is famous for its sandy beaches.
Sidari.. Place of noisy youth parties and outdoor activities.

In the northeast of the island there are old Venetian shipyards. They are among local attractions. The area is the National Art Gallery.

The main direction of rest at Corfu - beach rest. Among best beaches Islands:

Nissaki. The sandy beach is located in a cozy bay. It is ideal for family holidays and is very popular with diving lovers.
Sidari.. It is a long coastline consisting of numerous bays. it favorite place Rest youth.
Peruosaes. The beach is a narrow sand strip, surrounded by sheer cliffs.
Agios Gordios.. Luxurious sandy beach, surrounded by olive groves.
Kondokali.. The most crowded beach island. This place is popular with tourists and locals.

On the island there are more than 10 schools and diving centers. Training in them causes interest among holidaymakers. Some tourists come to the island only for this study. The water world attracts lovers of sea depths with their beauty.

What to watch?

A separate interest among tourists cause island sights. Among the most popular:

Kerkira. The city, founded by the Greeks in the VIII century, is the main historical attraction of the island. On the streets you can meet the buildings of various historical eras.

Read B, what great places that have survived since ancient times, you must visit Greece.

Owning at different times the island of the Empire has postponed their typos in the architecture of Kerkira. Among these buildings, there is a city center of protected UNESCO, built during the Protectorate over the island of Russia;

Paleo Frurio. Old Venetian Fort. It was built on the foundation of the Byzantine fortress in the XV-XVI centuries;
Street Liston. Built in the style of French "Promenades";
Palace Achillion. The construction was erected by order of the Bavarian Empress of Amalia;
Mouse Island. According to legend, he personifies the Sodyssey ship turned into a stone;
Cathedral of St. Spiridon. Built on donations to the Russian Empress Catherine II.

During your stay on the island, you can in hotels in various classes. Corfu has a huge number of hotels and guest houses.

In each city, you can order various excursions, including visiting the mainland and the capital of Greece Athens.

Guests arriving in sea \u200b\u200bportAs a welcome mistress, meets the capital of the island - Kerkira (Corfu-Town). In the unique appearance of the city traces of not only Greek culture, but also French, British and, of course, Venetian. In order to feel the real atmosphere of Kerkira, it is necessary to stroll through the old town, surrounded by old and new fortresses built by Venetians to protect the city. In the new fortress, called the sea, or the fortress of St. Mark, exhibitions and concerts are held. The fortress is open to the memory memorial Great Russian Admiral Ushakov.

The Center for Public Life Kerkira is undoubtedly a beautiful square of Spianada. Square framing architectural complex Liston built by the French. In the vaulted Liston galleries, the most exquisite cafes and restaurants are located, and this is a favorite place of the meeting of the residents of Kerkira. And on the square you can see the performances of urban philharmones, and traditionally conducted on the Saturdays of the Cricket Competition.

The south side of the square is located the majestic palace that is the name of St. George and Mikhail. In the palace, which was built by the British in 1820. was posted official residence Commissioner Britain. Today, the historic palace presents its collections of the Asian Art Museum.

Heavenly patron Kerkira - Holy Spiridon. In the richest temple, built in 1589, the relics of the revenue of Kerkira are stored. The Island saved the holy many times: from the epidemic of the plague, from hunger, from the capture of Turks. On the day of reverence of the beloved patron, they open cancer and change the vestments of the saint. And each time the soles of the shoes are erased, with traces of sand and algae. therefore local residents Holy believe that to this day, the Holy Spiridon "byte" and keeps their island.
It is also worth visiting the Cathedral of Kerkira, the main shrine of which are the relics of the Byzantine Empress of St. Theodora, the old Church of Saints Jason and Susipatra. Excursions will be interested in the Korfu museums - archaeological, Byzantine art, paper money.

Near the airport, 3 km from the city, is the Park Reserve Mont Repo. At the site of the park existed ancient city, and still on the territory of the reserve the remains of the ancient and Byzantine temples are preserved. In the central part of the park there is a former residence of the Dukes of the Edinburgh, and later - "cottage" of the Greek Royal Family - Palace of Mont Repo. The Palace is a museum where you can see the collection of atherfakt found in the ancient city.

A small village on the eponymous peninsula is a favorite point of visiting tourists. From here, on a small strip of sushi, you can get to the vororann monastery located in the middle of the sea. Or on the boat ride to the charming little island of Pyticonisi (mouse island), which, according to the legend, nothing else like the Odyssey ship turned into a stone of Poseidon.

Near the village of Gasturi is a real fabulous royal Palace. Empress Elizabeth Austrian, better known under the name of Princess Sissi, was fascinated by the beauty of Corfu, instructed Italian masters to build a beautiful palace, devoting him to the ancient Greek hero Achillu. The snow-white palace building surrounds thick parks, terraces descending from the slope of the hill. Shady alley are decorated with many beautiful statues, among whom the most impressive - "dying Achilles" and "Achille-winner". The palace works like a museum.

Angelokastro

"The Fortress of Angels" is the Byzantine defensive fortress, located on a high cliff near the northeast coast of Corfu. On the territory of the fortress there are two small chapels - Archangels Mikhail and Gabriel and St. Kiriaki.

Every year, the bright and solemn celebration of the Resurrection of Christ attracts thousands of visitors to Corfu. Starting from the Palm Sunday, when a solemn procession is being held with the patrons of the Island of St. Spiridon, accompanied by 18 philharmonic orchestras, all passionate week allows to fully experience the importance of the chief Christian holiday.
In the great Thursday, all the balconies of the houses are decorated with long canvas of red cloth, and in the evening the parishioners carry flowers to the temple to decorate the tombstone of the Savior.

The most sorrowful and solemn day is a passionate Friday. In the evening of all churches, the "Epitaph", symbolizing the coffin of Christ, is made under mourning ringing and accompanied by orchestras. Processions pass through the streets of the city and all residents, and guests Corfu accompany the procession with burning candles in their hands.

On Saturday from each balcony, huge clay pots and vases are flying onto the bridge and smash. This tradition exists only on Corfu. And on the night of Sunday, everyone gi in the temple to hear the joyful news of the Resurrection - "Christ's Christ!" And bring a candle to the house with a fertile fire. And in the morning there is noisy and fun celebration with dancing, songs, and traditional roasting lamb on a spit.

Of course, one of the main goals of visiting any greek Islands Is a beach vacation. Corfu's a variety of beaches will fully satisfy the demands of demanding tourists. You can enjoy recreation on equipped big beaches or retire in one of the many picturesque island coves. Or getting to the boat to the nearby islets of Paxa and Antipaxi. It should be noted that on the beaches located on the "inner", facing the mainland Greece to the side of water warmer and the sea calmer than on "external".

Beaches of the Western, External Coast.

The most beautiful I. popular resort - Charming village of Palicastrian. The amazing beauty of the bay with silver sand at the foot of the green cliffs, the rich underwater world made a parokstrite to the beloved place of recreation of numerous tourists. It is also worth noting sand beaches Ayos Yorgos and Ayos Stefanos, noisy Youth Aharavi, quiet kind, "wild" Yulos, solitary Yermens, a popular Glyfada Beach.