Corfu Town (old town)

Corfu, Greece

A UNESCO-listed old town blending Venetian, French, and British architectural influences.

Places in Corfu Town (old town)

Corfu Town tavernas Traditional tavernas serving Greek food influenced by the island's French, British, and Italian occupation history.
Corfu Town old town cafes Cafes throughout the old town, popular for coffee and tzin tzin birra.
Corfu Town harbour bars Bars along the old town harbour, popular for an evening drink amid the Venetian architecture.

Best time to visit: May to June and September offer warm Ionian weather without peak-August crowds.
Getting around: Corfu Town's old town is walkable; a car is useful for reaching the island's beaches and resort areas like Dassia.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Greek. English and Italian are widely spoken.
Timezone: EET (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer)
Current trends: Fine dining continues to flourish on the island, with restaurants like Etrusco pairing a star Italian chef's pan-Mediterranean approach with Corfu's own culinary traditions, part of a broader push toward elevated Greek cuisine at beachfront resorts.

Dassia area — A resort area close to many of the island's fanciest hotels.
Danilia traditional village — A recreated traditional Greek village offering a folkloric cultural experience.