Kerkyra is located in the western part of Greece. The island belongs to the Ionian Islands cluster that is located at the Ionian Sea. Kerkyra covers an area of 592 m² and it has approximately 107.600 inhabitants. It is 58 km long and about 27 km wide. Its geographical position attracted powers in the past, from east & west. y and the Italian city-states of Genoa & Venice. Through ancient history it was under the of the city-states of Athens & Corinth and later it was ruled by the Goths, Lombards and Saracens and was fought over from the kings of Sicily and the Italian city-states of Genoa & Venice

On this cosmopolitan island, you'll be able to combine relaxation with good times and a full nightlife, for Kerkyra is an international tourist centre which can satisfy the demands of the most difficult visitor. Its physical beauty of lush vegetation, combined with the typical Greek islands seascapes and the architecture of the British and the Italians attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. The island of Kerkyra is an exceptional resort for your holidays as it combines breathtaking natural beauty, interesting historical sites and the unique mentality of the hospitable inhabitants

Kassiopi which was traditionally a fishing village is situated on the north east coast of Kerkyra, right opposite the port town of Saranda in Albania, of which it has a close view. Due to its location in a beautiful setting of luscious green hilly landscape, an old fort overlooking the picturesque harbour and plenty of easily accessible beaches, Kassiopi has in the later years developed into a much sought-after tourist resort. Kassiopi offers a range of activities to visitors, the village itself offers many facilities and there is easy access to Corfu town either by bus or by boat. It is a place where tourist may enjoy a relaxed carefree holiday. There are numerous options for day excursions, boat rental, eating or drinking out, souvenir shops, internet cafes, supermarkets, a child’s playground, and the quaint little village church welcomes all.

The name of the island in Greek is “Kerkyra”, whereas in the European languages it is called “Corfu”, a false pronunciation of the word “Koryfo”, the medieval name of the island. It is the homeland of several important personalities of the political and intellectual life of Greece. The great pro of Kerkyra is its culture, both of the past and of nowadays, once there, the visitor feels like living between past and present. This happens not only because the remains of the past are still active in the everyday life of the locals, but also because the people living on the island lead their own way of life which seems to emerge from the opera. To cut a long story short, if you come to Corfu you will feel the magic of the place: Kerkyra is the island of fun, of insouciance, of music and songs, of culture.

Kerkyra island is 560 kilometers far from Athens, 470 kilometers far from Thessaloniki, 355 kilometers far from Patra
and 370 kilometers far from Ioannina. Access by ship is possible from Igoumenitsa; there is also a ferryboat line from Patras to the town of Kerkyra, with daily service, which also connects the island with several towns of Italy. In summer you will find local boats from and to Parga (excursion boats) as well as from and to Kefallonia, Ithaca, Paxi and Antipaxi.
The new port of Kerkyra offers facilities of mooring and fuel and water supply to tourist boats and yachts; marines are also available at Gouvia, northern to the town of Kerkyra, and at Benitses.

Throughout Kerkyra island lively tavernas offering traditional Greek fare sit seamlessly alongside western influenced restaurants. Whatever holidaymaker’s individual tastes the huge variety of food and drink available should satisfy even the most discerning diner, whatever their age! And if you need a break from the sheer joy of your beach holiday Kerkyra Town offers everything you’d expect from a large cosmopolitan capital. Most UK regional and national airports offer flights to Corfun departing regularly throughout the summer months.