Corfu
Greece
The Legend of Corfu’s Mouse Island
Pontikonisi, also known as "Mouse Island," is a Greek islet located at the entrance of Halkiopoulos lagoon in Corfu.
The islet is better-known for hosting the Byzantine chapel of Pantokrator, dating back to the 11th century and only open to...
Culture
Best Nudist Beaches in Greece
Greece has too many nude beaches to count. This list of some of the best Greek nude beaches can be used to narrow down such a plethora of options!
Europe
Why King Charles’ Mother, Queen Elizabeth, Had Never Visited Greece
During her reign, Queen Elizabeth has visited 120 countries but never Greece, the birthplace of her consort, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Greece
Palatial Villa for Rent in Corfu Boasts Island’s Aristocratic Past
Villa 1870 is a truly unique rental on Corfu, Greece encompassing the island's aristocratic past combined with all the modern facilities required for the perfect vacation.
Corfu is full of boutique hotels and sprawling beach resorts, but many people who...
Greek News
Corfu Could Get its Very Own ‘Dubai-Style’ Floating Island
Corfu could have its very own floating island, not unlike the famous Palm Islands in Dubai, according to plans currently being discussed.
The artificial islands would require an investment of over €270 million to become a reality. However, the proposal...
Greek News
Seven Greek Islands Voted Among Europe’s Favorites
Greek islands have topped Condé Nast's list of Europe’s best. The islands were chosen according to the votes of Condé Nast Traveller readers for this year.
Seven Greek destinations rank specifically among the top twenty in Europe, according to the...
Culture
Local Bands and Orchestras Make Corfu the Music Capital of Greece
Corfu is the most musical island in Greece with hundreds of music associations and dozens of orchestras and bands. Even the way its natives speak is musical, as their speech often sounds like singing.
Corfu is also the third most...
Culture
Old Town of Corfu to Undergo Restoration
The Ministry of Culture and Sports announced this week that it aims to upgrade the cultural environment and the quality of life of the residents of the Old Town of Corfu through a new strategic plan.
This goal will be...
Economy
Greece Announces Preferred Investor For Igoumenitsa Port
On Thursday, Greece's privatizations agency named an Italian-led consortium as the preferred bidder in the sale of a majority stake in the port of Igoumenitsa, situated in the northwestern part of the country.
Italy's Grimaldi Euromed S.p.A. along with Greece's...
Celebrities
Tennis Legend Maria Sharapova Vacations in Greece
Tennis legend Maria Sharapova has been enjoying a mid-autumn vacation on Corfu, Greece.
The Russian veteran player, who according to Forbes, has been the highest-paid female athlete in the world for eleven consecutive years and earned US$285 million, uploaded photos...