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Greek island in the Ionian Sea
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Corfu (Greek: Κέρκυρα, Kerkyra) is the northernmost of the Ionian Islands in Greece. Located off of the far northwest coast of the country, Corfu lies in the Adriatic sea, east of Italy and southwest of Albania. Historically Corfu has been controlled by many foreign powers, notably the Venetians, and British.
The mountainous, northern region of the island has many villages.
The most populous region of the island includes Corfu Town, the island’s capital
The southern region of the island has many resorts and beaches.
By boat
There are direct ferry links exist from Venice, Ancona, Bari and Brindisi in Italy, Himara and Saranda in Albania and Igoumenitsa and Patras on the mainland (Greece).
By road transport
In your own yacht
If you come in your own yacht the Marina, Gouvia offers you a comfortable stay, very close to Corfu Town, while in the town you can moor off at the NAOK harbour, as well as at the Old Port.
By car
You can rent a car at the airport or through one of many local companies. In general, it is cheaper to book a hire car via the Internet before arriving.
By boat
A great way to explore the island and access beaches that can't be easily accessed otherwise is to rent a boat.
By bicycle
In the city traffic is pretty wild and noisy.
By quad bike
There is nothing better than renting a quad bike and driving round the villages, it's a lot of fun and a lot quicker than walking!
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