Explore Corfu
Corfu island is one of the greenest islands in Greece. It is known as Greece,s emerald island and was one of the first islands in Greece to open to tourism. The island attracts thousands of visitors every year from all parts of the world. There are more than 2 million olive trees on the island of Corfu adding to it,s lushness and the food tables.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6557M-_uwk4
Language Spoken
The official language is Greek but most locals speak English fluently.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will cost around 14.00 € (R276.21) and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant costs around 30.00 € (R591.89).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 3.50 € (R69.05), and an imported beer around 3.50 € (R69.05).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 3.00 € (R59.19).General Transport
The best way to get around Corfu is by bus or on foot. The Corfu Blue City Bus run routes close to Corfu town. Daily tickets are available for 5 Euros (R96,98), which cover all destinations with unlimited rides. The blue busses cover short distances near Corfu Town and the green busses go further around the island.Things to do in Corfu
The top attractions to visit in Corfu are Paleokastritsa Monastery, Angelokastro, Corfu Old Town, Vlacherna Monastery, Arillas Beach
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Corfu need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.