Corfu

Greece

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Corfu Restaurants

Cheap (14)

Steven on the Hill

Choose your own combination of toppings for Steven's top-class takeaway pizzas, freshly made on the premises. At the same time, have a dip in the pool and enjoy the sea view. read more
Affordable (15)

Taverna Spiros 97

Corfu's only multi-storey taverna is set on an alleyway in the centre of a traditional hamlet. Dine on the vine-shaded roof terrace and choose from a changing menu of unusual local dishes, such as... read more
Good quality (13)

Panorama Restaurant

Fabulous mood music plays around sunset at this clifftop restaurant with its mosaic-decorated garden. Sample unfamiliar Corfiot specialities such as cod with garlic sauce, lamb in lemon sauce and... read more

Corfu Nightlife

Chilled (14)

Pepi Bar

You'll probably only meet locals, enjoying local wine and souvlaki, at this little tree-shaded coffee bar in Marmaro Village Square. Basic but very friendly! read more
Live Music (14)

Cricketer Taverna

Monday nights beat to the sound of rock and blues, with a four-piece band belting out cover versions of all your favourite songs. It's held by the pool or in the taverna, depending on the weather. read more
Clubbing (13)

Shaker's Bar

Sleek and ultra-modern, this popular bar buzzes every night with a mix of holidaymakers and locals, sometimes spilling out onto the street. read more

This Month in Corfu (October):

By Hilary Paipeti

Shopping: Just opened in the old village of Ano Korakiana, Culture Clash Art Galley showcases Stephi Clash's light-filled watercolours. The local scenes - alleyways, arches, boats, olive trees - are also available as affordable prints.

Sightseeing: Corfu's 19 philharmonic bands march into action in the Ochi Day (No Day) procession - the anniversary of General Ioannis Metaxas' refusal to allow Italian dictator Mussolini to invade Greece in 1940. Watch from anywhere at the upper end of the Esplanade Square. It starts at 11am (28 October).

Key areas: Corfu Donkey Rescue is home to more than 50 abandoned and abused donkeys, all trained to be friendly and gentle. It's near Poulades, just follow the signs, and run as a charity - so please leave a donation.

Day trips: Step back in time at the Triklino Vineyard Visitor Centre with its Museum of Oil and Wine. A guided tour of the traditional premises culminates in a short film showing how oil and wine were once be made. Afterwards, you can enjoy a meze featuring local products.

Corfu Trivia

October: The first of Corfu's trademark philharmonic bands was established in the mid-19th century. The island now has 19 - more than a third of the bands in Greece!
September: Vidos Island is home to the Serbian Mausoleum, housing the remains of hundreds of soldiers who died after the army was defeated and retreated to safety on Corfu.
August: Saint Spiridon was a fourth-century Cypriot shepherd, later a bishop. His naturally preserved body is still intact.