Corfu is located in the Ionian Sea and is perhaps one of the most famous islands of western Greece. It has an oblong shape and its terrain is mainly mountainous. Its beaches have a total length of 217 kilometers and form several bays and capes. Every year the island attracts many visitors from Greeks and foreign travelers. Corfu is an island with rich cultural heritage and many natural beauties.

 Foreigners call it Corfu (English : Corfu), a corruption of its Byzantine name Korifos, from the two peaks that can be seen as the visitor approaches the island, which correspond to the two fortresses of the city, the old fortress (Byzantine) and the new fortress (Venetian).

 The eponymous capital of the island with the rich influences of Western architecture is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The first Greek University, the first Philharmonic, the first School of Fine Arts and the Ionian Academy were founded in Corfu.

In Corfu the visitor can visit some of the most important points of the island such as:

• in the Old and New Forts .
• The majestic Palace of Saints Michael and George .
• The Spianada Square, an impressive square that occasionally hosts many cultural events,
• Liston , part of Spianada square, which consists of a complex of buildings of French architecture with the characteristic arches.
• The numerous churches, among them the church of Agios Spyridon, a religious point of reference for the people of Corfu, with the tallest bell tower in the city, marble iconostasis, frescoes, relics and votive offerings. The body of the Saint is kept in a gilded urn decorated with precious stones and on the morning of Palm Sunday it is paraded through the city. The litany is accompanied by the 20 philharmonics of Corfu.
• The Banknote Museum in the Ionian Bank building.
• The famous Cannon .
• Pontikonissi , the small island that is the island 's trademark.
• Mon Repo is a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture of the 19th century.
• The "Achilleio" museum, the famous palace of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as "Sissy".
• The beautiful beaches of the whole island
• The numerous separate villages of the island

The island stands out for its traditional products and typical cuisine. The microclimate and relief terrain of Corfu are ideal conditions for excellent virgin olive oil, high quality wine, excellent quality cow butter and delicious graviera. All citrus fruits thrive on the island as well as the exotic kumquat which is now a traditional product that one can find on the island. Finally, tsitsipyra is produced only in Corfu and is a different sparkling soft drink aged in the bottle.

The island also stands out for its local sweets. The mandolato made with tahini, the mandoles with roasted and caramelized almonds, the colombina, a type of Christbread, and the fogatsa, a type of bun of Venetian origin, are some of the most famous that stand out with their flavors.

Corfu stands out for its local traditional dishes that you can taste in most parts of the island. Of these, the following stand out:

• The sofrito: thin slices of veal in a pot with white sauce served with mash or rice
• Pastitsada: beef or rooster in a strongly spiced red sauce served with coarse spaghetti .
• Grandma 's pasticcio: a different version of pasticcio with the spaghetti wrapped in leaves, like a pie.
• The burdeto: scorpina or galeos cooked in red hot sauce extinguished with fresh lemon juice.
• Savor – sailors' food: small fried fish marinated in a white sauce with garlic, rosemary and vinegar .