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Kerkyra is the northernmost and second largest island of the Ionian Islands in the Aegean Sea.With a population density of 193 inhabitants per square kilometer, is among the most densely populated islands in the Mediterranean.
Kerkyra town, population 28,185 residents, with strong Venetian and Anglo-French elements, offers great attractions such as Pontikonisi, the Cannon and Mon Repo, and remarkable buildings: the English Commissioner's building, the old palace of the Archangel Michael and St. George, the mansion of Kapodistrias, the Metropolitan Palace, the current Town Hall, the building of the Ionian Academy.
Equally important attraction on the outskirts of the city, is the Achillion, the palace of Queen Elizabeth.
On the coast of Kerkyra one can find dozens of beaches with fine sand (Ai Gordis, Glyfada, Sidari, Acharavi, Paleokastritsa) while inland there are villages of outstanding natural beauty.
Kerkyra is famous for its musical tradition, from the "serenades" to the famous "Band", which accompanies the procession of the Epitaph on Good Friday. The morning of Holy Saturday, following the Corfiot tradition, the residents of the Old City throw pitchers with water from the balconies, an event symbolizing the "first resurrection" of Christ. The city is famous for its Carnival, accompanied by parades in traditional costumes.
Finally, the cuisine of Kerkyra is famous for its "pastitsada", the "sofrito", the "bourdeto", the "nougat" and "sesame".
Among the local products are bergamot (for sweets and liqueurs), the gruyere and Kerkyra butter, olive oil and oregano.
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How to get to Kerkyra
BY AIRPLANE
Olympic Airways. From Attica (airport "ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS") to Kerkyra (the airport is 9 km. from Argostoli), flights are transacted the entire year.
Informations. OA Athens, tel.: 210 9666666, OA Kerkyra, tel. : 22850 23043, Kerkyra' airport, tel. : 22850 23292,
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BY FERRYBOAT
From Patras to Sami Port, Kerkyra, itineraries for the entire year, trip takes 3,5 hours.
Informations : Patras Port Authority, tel.: +30 2610 341024, 341046, 341002, 361470-1
From Kyllini to Poros Port, Kerkyra, itineraries for the entire year, trip takes 1,5 hours.
Informations : Kyllini Port Agents, tel.: +30 26230 92013, 92720-1 | +30 26230 92210, 92290 | +30 26230 92080, 92081
During the peak season there is a weekly itinerary connecting Kerkyra to Brintizi of Italy, and a not so often connection to Venice, Ancona and Bari.
BY SPEEDBOAT
Speed boats from the other Ionian Islands. From most Ionian Islands to Kerkyra there are frequent itineraries in summer and occasional in winter.
For more information call the local travel agents of the island of departure.
From Kerkyra to..
BY AIRPLANE
By air, Kerkyra is connected with Athens, informations : Kerkyra Airport, tel.: +30 26710 29900 , Fax: +30 26710 42110
BY FERRYBOAT
From Sami Port in Kerkyra to Patras, itineraries for the entire year, trip takes 3,5 hours.
Informations : Sami Port Authority, Tel: +30 26740 22031
From Poros Port in Kerkyra to Kyllini, itineraries for the entire year, trip takes 1,5 hours.
Informations : Poros Port Authority, tel.: +30 26740 72460
During the peak season there is a weekly itinerary connecting Kerkyra to Brintizi of Italy, and a not so often connection to Venice, Ancona and Bari.
BY SPEEDBOAT
Speed boats from the other Ionian Islands. From Kerkyra to most Ionian Islands there are frequent itineraries in summer and occasional in winter.
For more information call the local travel agents of the location of departure.
