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Corfu belongs to the Ionian Islands (Eptanisa) and occupies the second
position in terms of extent after Cephalonia, whereas the first one in terms
of population, which according to the 2001 population census comes up to
113,479 inhabitants.
It is the far Northern prefecture of the Ionian Sea with a very favourable
position, as it is situated at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea it succeeds in
being the crossroad between the East and the West.
The city of Corfu is the capital of the island of Corfu, which together with
the Diapontia islands (Othonoi, Erikousa, Mathraki) in the North-West and
Paxos and Antipaxos in the South-East, constitute a special prefecture.
The extent of the island reaches 592 s.kms, with a length of approximately
62 kms, whereas its width fluctuates from 4-30 kms.
Corfu Geographical Position
The climate of Corfu is temperate, insular and with plenty of rainfalls,
which contribute to its rich vegetation. The soil is very fertile, full of olive
groves and vineyards.
The highest mountain of the island is Pantokrator, which reaches almost
914 metres.
The island produces significant quantities of oil and wine, as well as the
famous traditional products of koum-kouat, mandoles and mandolata.
Also, its pork products and seafood, which are abundant in some areas
such as Palaiokastritsa, Benitses and Boukari, but also in Othonoi. Dishes
of traditional Corfiot cuisine make the traditional lanes (kantounia) flood
with exciting smells.
Climatic elements, products and earth formation

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Eptanisa (the Seven Islands)
The seven big islands of the Ionian sea, which make up
the Eptanisa are Corfu, Cephalonia, Ithaki, Lefkada,
Zante, Paxos and Kythira. Some smaller islands are
also included among them, which all together make up
the Ionian Islands. Some of them are Othonoi,
Erikouses, Echinades, Strofades and Antikythira...
The Eptanisa are the only geographical part of the
Greek nation which had never been enslaved by the
Turks. The inhabitants of the islands fought for their
unification with mother Greece, which took place on
21.05.1864.
Diapondia Islands
Three small islands, covered in green, totally
dependent on Corfu, North-West to the island,
in a distance of 3-7 nautical miles. Their names
are Othonoi, Erikousa and Mathraki. Their total
extent does not overcome 18 kms and their
total population 500 people. Mythology
mentions that Othonoi - which is the biggest in
size of the other two Diapondia islands - is the
island of Kalypso. A cave which is almost 1,5 n.
miles from the port represents the cave of the
nymph, who kept Ulysses for seven whole
years. Transport via Corfu is frequent.
Paxos- Antipaxos
These small islands are approximately 30 n.miles from the port of Corfu
city. The distance between Paxos and Antipaxos does not extend a three
mile distance. The extent of both reaches almost 30 kms.
Small, evergreen, with picturesque ports, small idyllic bays and huge rocks
full of caves, they attract the interest of more and more tourists. Tourism
and oil of very good quality are the main sources of income of these small
islands. Transport from the port of Corfu is frequent.

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It justly gathers, especially during the summer season, an excessively great tourist
interest. Evergreen and beautiful - the Lady of the Seven Islands - as the famous
poet calls it. The island of the many customs and traditions, that the inhabitants
keep alive, awakens memories and recollections.
The picturesque element of the island is visible in every inch of it, giving it an
especially romantic atmosphere. Because of this certain romantic atmosphere that
you meet in every corner of it,the island also occupies a special preference of young
couples who want to go on their honeymoon.
The island offers anything that one can imagine. The natural beauty of the island as
well as the frequent transport, both for the arrival on it as well as within its interior,
make Corfu desirable by great masses of people. The transport network, though of
not so high quality, gives you the opportunity to see a great part of the island. It
has big hotel units, but also small groups of rental rooms with every kind of facility,
furnishing, special sports e.t.c.
At the international airport* which the island has, during the summer period up to
120 flights are carried out every day. Nevertheless, it continues throughout the
year to connect Corfu with the rest of Greece (Athens-Sallonica) with about 8
flights daily by 2 different airline companies.
Via the port,* the island is connected with the rest of Greece (Epirous) with
open/closed ferry-boats,as well as high speed dolphins, every half hour
approximately from 06.00 am till 22.00 pm. Also, via the port, it is regularly
connected - though not daily - with boat itineraries to Italy and Albania.
*The timetables of the itineraries and their frequency are adjusted according to the
season, but generally the above information is valid.
Tourism

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Arrival at the island of Corfu can be accomplished
· By air via the airport, phone no. 06610-34141.
The island has flights to and from Athens by two airlines companies daily.
Olympic Airways, phone no. 06610-32655 or 06610-44444
Aegean Airlines, phone no. 06610-27100
· By ship via the New Port, phone no. 06610-32655
Overseas ship liners, phone no. 06610-30481
· By road with the KTEL service (bus services to Athens or Salonica) or by private cars
KTEL phone no. 06610-39985
Arrival at the island of Corfu

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Archaeological Museum With findings from the 7th B.C.- 2nd A.C. century. Phone number: 06610-
30680 and: 06610-43389
Antivouniotissa Museum With Byzantine icons and heirlooms from the 15th-19th century. Phone
number: 06610-38313
Asian Art Museum A private collection of objects from the Far East and the Indian Region.
The collection is sheltered in town, in the palace of St. Michael and
George.
Byzantine Collection Museum With mosaics from the Vassiliki Church of Paleopolis, sculptures from
Byzantine monuments of the island, icons and handwritten Bibles. The
collection is found within the Old Fortress.
Dionisiou Solomou Museum A presentation of the house of the national poet, D. Solomos, and his
personal objects.
Ceramic art Museum Within the New Fortress.
Bank-Note Museum Contains bank notes, printing mitres, documents and stamps. The museum
is in the centre of Corfu city at St. Spiridon square.
Folklore Museum of “Mesi” With furniture, house utensils, clothes and tools. It is in the West of the
island, in the village Sinarades.
Capodistrias Museum With objects of I.Kapodistrias and family heirlooms. It is in Europouli
village.
Sea Museum A private sea museum which is in Benitses, on the central street.
Museums
The museums on the island are many and here we have to mention that except from the operating
museums, many of the areas of cultural and archaeological interest, as well as monasteries, contain
minor or even major exhibitions of various findings, reproductions or acquisitions of different eras.
Some of the Museums are:

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Official Greek Bank Holidays for 2002
1st
January New Year
6th
January Epiphany
18th
March Ash Monday
25th
March Annunciation Day + National Day
1st
May May Day
3rd
May Easter Friday
5th
May The Holy Easter
6th
May Monday after Easter
23rd
June The Pentecost
24th
June The Holy Ghost
15th
August The Assumption of the Holy Virgin
28th
October National Day + Day of the Holy Shelter
25th
December Christmas
26th
December The Summon of the Holy Virgin
Local Holidays of Corfu for 2002
28th
April Palm Sunday
4th
May Easter Saturday
21st
May The Union of the Seven Islands
11th
August Significant Religious Holiday
1st
Sunday of November Significant Religious Holiday
In consideration of all the above holidays:
Various celebrations such as litanies or school marches, philarmonics orchestras and cheer-leader groups
take place in the city centre.
Shops - especially those of touristic interest in the summer period- do not close. During these days, you will find
only Civil Services and some commercial shops closed.

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Consulates
Austrian 06610-44252
British 06610-30055 or 23457
French 06610-30067 or 26312
Dannish 06610-35698
Italian 06610-37351 or 42433
Cypriot 06610-43915-6
Dutch 06610-93385
German 06610-31453 or 31450
Portuguese 06610-56933
Irish 06610-32469 or 39910
Yugoslavian 06610-26724
EOT (Greek Turism Organisation) 06610-37683 or 37639-40
Ipsos Health Centre 06610-93816
Marina of Gouvia (Marines sevice) 06610-91582 or 91111
Customs 06610-26310
Customs Station of Sidari 06630-48059
Animal Health Department 06610-30442
Lefkimi Health Centre 06620-23333
Paxos Health Centre 06620-31466 Emergency phone numbers
Emergency (Aid centre) and 166
Ambulance services EKAB
The General Hospital of Corfu 06610-88200
The General Clinic of Corfu 06610-22954 or35535 or 36044
Poisoning Centre(all of Greece) 010-7793777
The Hellenic Police (all of Greece) 100
The Tourism Police Department 06610-39503 or 30265
Airport Police Department 06610-38088
Benitses Police Department 6610-72222
Paxos Police Department 06620-32222
Airport (information services 06610-34141 (06610-45829)
Fire Department 199
Port Authorities 06610-32655
Road Aid ELPA/EXPRESS service 104 and 154 correspondingly
Corfu Radiotaxi 06610-33811-2
Emergency and other useful phone numbers.
The prefecture of Corfu is divided into three communication zones.
Central Corfu and in an approximately 20 kms diameter around the capital city. Its area code is 06610+ the number we want to call.
The Northern part of the island together with the Diapontia islands have the area code 06630+ the number we want to call.
The Southern part of the island together with Paxos and Antipaxos have the area code 06620+ the number we want to call.
The three number emergency numbers need no codes, i.e. you can call them directly and they operate 24 hours a day.
The area code for Athens and Pireaus is 010.
Some of the numbers bellow, apart from the emergency numbers, are answered by Civil Services which operate from Mondays to Fridays, from
early in the morning till late at noon.