In Homer's famous work "The Odyssey" there is a description of the island of Scheria, inhabited by the Phaeacians. Currently this land is called Corfu. You need to look for the island of Corfu on the world map near the Greek coast. Its second name is Kerkyra.

Corfu island on the world map, Europe and Greece in Russian

Corfu - second largest island in Greece after . Local legend says that next to it are the remains of the sunken ancient ship Odysseus.

Heading from the Odyssey to Ithaca, the mythological hero angered Poseidon and he turned his ship into stone.

General information

The island has a well-developed infrastructure. His dimensions are:

1. width- 32 km;
2. length- 65 km.

The island's population is over 110 thousand people. The main language of communication on the island is Modern Greek. English is the dominant language spoken at the resort.

Transport

The island is well developed road network. The main highway GR-25 runs in the south of the country, and GR-24 in the north. The international ferries Igoumenitsa-Bari and Para-Bari connect Corfu with Italy.

You can also get to the mainland from the island by speedboats on airfoils.

From any resort in Corfu you can get to the capital of the island - Kerkyra. Buses operating on the island have blue and green color. Blue buses operate on short suburban and city routes. The interval of their movement is 15-20 minutes. To places on the island remote from Kerkyra you need to travel by “green” buses.

Tourism

Tourism as an industry began to develop on the island over 130 years ago. This place is ideal for a family holiday. Hotels of various classes are located along the entire coast of the island. The British did a lot of work on the infrastructure of the northern and eastern coasts during their influence on this land. Thanks to them, a large number of expensive villas were built here.

The most popular holiday destinations on the island:

• Kanoni. A small village on the seashore. A narrow strip of land connects it with the Vlaherna monastery.
• Paleokastritsa. Favorite resting place for drivers. The resort is famous for its sandy beaches.
• Sidari. A place for noisy youth parties and active recreation.

In the northeast of the island there are old Venetian shipyards. They are among the local attractions. The National Art Gallery is located in the same area.

The main focus of holidays in Corfu is beach holidays. Among best beaches islands:

1. Nissaki. The sandy beach is located in a cozy bay. It is ideal for family holidays and is very popular among diving enthusiasts.
2. Sidari. It is a long coastal strip consisting of numerous bays. This is a favorite vacation spot for young people.
3. Perulades. The beach is a narrow strip of sand surrounded by steep cliffs.
4. Agios Gordios. Luxurious sandy beach surrounded by olive groves.
5. Kondokali. The most crowded beach on the island. This place is popular with tourists and locals.

There are more than 10 schools and diving centers. Studying there arouses interest among vacationers. Some tourists come to the island just for this study. The water world attracts lovers of the deep sea with its beauty.

What to see?

Island attractions are of particular interest to tourists. Among the most popular:

Kerkyra. The city, founded by the Greeks in the 8th century, is the main historical attraction of the island. On the streets you can find buildings from different historical eras.

Read in what great places that have been preserved from ancient times are a must-see in Greece.

The empires that owned the island at various times left their mark on the architecture of Corfu. Among these buildings is a UNESCO-listed urban center built during the protectorate of the Russian island;

• Paleo Frurio. Old Venetian fort. It was built on the foundations of a Byzantine fortress in the 15th-16th centuries;
• Liston Street. Built in the style of French “promenades”;
• Achilleion Palace. The building was erected by order of the Bavarian Empress Amalia;
• Mouse Island. According to legend, he personifies the ship of Odysseus turned into stone by Poseidon;
• Cathedral of St. Spyridon. Built with donations from the Russian Empress Catherine II.

You can stay in hotels of various classes during your stay on the island. Corfu has a huge number of hotels and guest houses.

Each city offers a variety of excursions, including visits to the mainland and the Greek capital, Athens.

Here is a detailed map of Kerkyra with street names in Russian and house numbers. You can easily get directions by moving the map in all directions with the mouse or clicking on the arrows in the upper left corner. You can change the scale using the scale with the “+” and “-” icons located on the map on the right. The easiest way to adjust the image size is by rotating the mouse wheel.

In what country is the city of Kerkyra located?

Kerkyra is located in Greece. This is a wonderful, beautiful city, with its own history and traditions. Kerkyra coordinates: north latitude and east longitude (show on large map).

Virtual walk

An interactive map of Kerkyra with attractions and other tourist sites is an indispensable assistant in independent travel. For example, in the “Map” mode, the icon of which is in the upper left corner, you can see a city plan, as well as a detailed map of roads with route numbers. You can also see the city's railway stations and airports marked on the map. Nearby you see the “Satellite” button. By turning on satellite mode, you will examine the terrain, and by enlarging the image, you will be able to study the city in great detail (thanks to satellite maps from Google Maps).

Move the “little man” from the lower right corner of the map to any street in the city, and you can take a virtual walk around Kerkyra. Adjust the direction of movement using the arrows that appear in the center of the screen. By turning the mouse wheel, you can zoom in or out of the image.

Corfu is a Greek island located in the waters of the Ionian Sea. The historical flavor of the area and developed infrastructure have made the island a real tourist “Mecca”. Guests of Corfu are welcomed by the capital of Kerkyra, named after the nymph stolen and taken to the island by Poseidon. The city is the air and sea gateway to Corfu. Some travelers go from here to the resorts of the island, but often tourists spend their entire vacation in Kerkyra. The local beauty and attractions are very attractive.

Story

The first information about the settlement dates back to the 8th century BC. It was founded by Corinthian colonists, but after 2 centuries the local residents managed to achieve complete independence.

The city of Corfu was often conquered and found itself under the protectorate of different countries. In the 3rd century BC it was included in the Roman Empire. In the Middle Ages, it was considered the territory of the Venetians, which the Ottomans later tried to capture.

In 1797, the town became French for a couple of years, but after Ushakov’s campaign it came under Russian protectorate. Russian influence lasted 8 years, after which the territory again became French. In 1815, Ionian Greece and Corfu came under British protectorate, which lasted almost 50 years. Only in 1864 Corfu, together with the capital, was transferred to the revived Greek state.

History is reflected in the architectural style of local streets. The Old Town of Corfu is especially unique in this regard. The area is home to buildings of French, Venetian, Italian and British architectural styles. Here are the famous monuments that most tourists come to see.

Modern Kerkyra for travelers is not only the gateway to Corfu and its resorts, but also unique attractions from different eras. Each region of Greece has a unique cultural heritage, but such a variety of styles may not be found anywhere else.

Kerkyra – where it is and how to get there

Kerkyra and the island of Corfu are the westernmost points of Greece. The waters surrounding this territory are divided by the border with Albania on the eastern side of the island, and the Italian border on the west. You can only get to Corfu by air and sea.

Direct flights depart from Moscow and land at Corfu International Airport, which is 3 km from Kerkyra. The flight will take just over 3 hours. If you don’t have tickets for a direct flight, you can fly to the Greek mainland and make a transfer in Athens. From here to the island it is only an hour's flight, and there are up to 8 flights per day.

Public transport runs from the airport to the city. Be careful, as buses go in two directions: blue cars go to Kerkyra, and green cars take passengers to the resorts of the island.

It's easy to board the flight you want. To the right of the exit from the terminal there is a bus stop, from which route No. 19 departs for the city. The bus runs every hour and travel time to the bus station takes 10-15 minutes. The cost of the trip will be 2€.

If you don’t want to adapt to the public transport schedule, you can order a taxi or transfer from the airport. But it’s worth considering that there are no parking lots near Corfu Airport, so it’s better to book a car in advance. The cost of such a trip is also high: you will have to pay more than 20€.

If you are heading to Kekira from other cities in Greece, then you cannot avoid the ferry crossing. The sea route is very interesting, beautiful and not too long. The ship will deliver passengers from the mainland to the island in 1 hour.

Here is a map of Corfu with streets → region Ionian Islands, Greece. We study a detailed map of Kerkyra with houses and streets. Search in real time, weather today, coordinates

More details about the streets of Kerkyra on the map

A detailed map of the city of Kerkyra with street names will be able to show all the routes and roads of the Ionian Islands region, where the street is located. Arseniou, what country, the surroundings of the nearest settlement. Located near.

To view the territory of the entire region in detail, it is enough to change the scale of the online diagram +/-. On the page there is an interactive map of the city of Corfu (Greece) with addresses and routes of the area. Move its center to find Samara Street now.

The ability to plot a route across the country and calculate the distance using the “Ruler” tool, find out the length of the city and the path to the center, addresses of attractions in the region, transport stops and hospitals (the “Hybrid” scheme type), see the train stations and borders of the Ionian Islands region.

You will find all the necessary detailed information about the location of the city's infrastructure - stations and shops, squares and banks, highways and highways.

An accurate satellite map of Kerkyra (Kerkyra) in Russian with Google search is in its own section, panoramas as well. Use Yandex search to show the desired house on a city map in Greece/the world, in real time.

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When the holiday season begins and tourists rush to buy tours to warm countries, there immediately arises a great need for maps of the area where they are going. After all, going to an unfamiliar place means not knowing anything. A new map of Corfu with hotels and attractions in Russian will help all tourists see and find out where this or that hotel is located, and how to find the attractions of the island of Corfu. This map is completely interactive, and you can move it, zoom in and even add to it! Look, make your own routes and relax brightly and without worries.

Why should you read the map before traveling? Everything is simple here. If you are going on a tour to Corfu, then tour operators show you bright pictures of your hotel. They will say that the hotel is a minute's walk to the beach. But in reality it will be more than 15 minutes! With a map, you can see for yourself where your hotel is and immediately understand how long it will take you to get to the beach.

Also, thanks to the map, you can independently choose the hotel you like and buy a tour directly to it. Then the tour operator will not impose its hotels on you, which are not very convenient. Plus, you will be able to understand which side of the island your hotel is on, what is nearby and how to get from it to other parts of the island.
See below a map of Corfu with hotels:

Now about the attractions that are on the island of Corfu.

We tried to mark the most important and beautiful places on our map. To work with the map, you just need to click on the light bulbs on it and then windows will open where an image of this place will appear, as well as its address, website and other description. This map is very easy to manage, and you can create your own travel route around the island.