Corfu
Venetian Streets and a Green Ionian Setting
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Life in Corfu
Fortresses frame a Venetian old town, with green Ionian scenery beyond. Corfu offers international connections and an established year-round community alongside its summer visitor life.
Corfu town is a UNESCO-listed Venetian town with an international airport, mainland ferries and a substantial year-round community.
International access and a rich culture are Corfu’s great strengths. Worth knowing: the island is in Zone II of the Greek Seismic Code (EAK). A proposed earthquake-loss study describes a scenario, not zoning for individual plots.
Water-scarcity measures apply to specific areas and dates. Check current water, flood, fire, drainage and medical-referral conditions.
- Corfu International Airport has flights to Athens and seasonal international flights.
- Ferries connect to the mainland and, in season, to Italy.
- Check live schedules with the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), the airlines and the ferry operators.
- Region / Unit
- Ionian Islands · Regional Unit of Corfu · Municipality of Central Corfu and the Diapontian Islands
- Setting
- A Venetian walled town on a headland between two fortresses on the east coast, looking across the strait to the mountains of Epirus and Albania
Corfu & Its Surroundings
Wander the streets, waterways and neighboring towns before you go.
The pin marks the town center. The live map needs an internet connection.
A Closer Look at Corfu
Look Beyond the View
Fall for the view, then choose with clear eyes. The full Atlas explains the natural risks checked for this town and where a property deserves a closer look.
- See which natural hazards the research covers
- Tell town-wide conditions apart from one address
- Take the right questions to a local specialist
Picture the Journey
The town you love should be easy to reach, again and again. The full Atlas lays out how you get here, from the arrival point to the final stretch.
- Compare the main ways to get here
- Plan for repeat visits and everyday trips
- Weigh the trade-offs before you pick a base
Find Your Reasons to Stay
The places you remember mix scenery, streets and local life. The town chapter takes you past the first impression to the character underneath.
- Explore the setting, landmarks and local culture
- Discover what makes this town its own
- Picture the pleasures of a longer stay
Renting It While You’re Away
Thinking of renting your home out while you’re away? The Atlas sets the rental questions and local context right beside the place itself.
- Learn which rules and permits to check
- Gauge likely visitors and seasonal demand
- Weigh the practical limits on renting it out
Imagine an Ordinary Week
The view draws you in. Everyday life helps you decide. The full chapter covers the services and practical details of living here beyond a vacation.
- Check healthcare and everyday services
- Picture the shops, connections and daily routines
- See what life is like outside the busy season
Corfu and Around, in 7 Pictures
Images from the Atlas, each with its own source and edit notes.
Summary of the Greece Atlas, edition of 24 September 2026. The town order is our editorial ranking. About the Dossier.