Kerkyra (Corfu)

Kerkyra (Greek: Περιφερειακή ενότητα Κερκύρας), also known as Corfu, is a regional unit (province) in the Ionian Islands region of western Greece. 

It comprises mainly the island of Corfu (Kerkyra) plus smaller islands such as the Paxos and Diapontia Islands. 

Capital: the city of Kerkyra (Corfu Town), with a beautiful historic center (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) full of Venetian, French, and British influences. 

Characteristics: A green and fertile island with many olive groves, mountains (highest point, Pantokrator, 906 m) in the north, and beautiful beaches. 

Never Ottoman-occupied → strong Western (especially Venetian) culture, architecture, and musical tradition. 

A very popular tourist island with crystal-clear waters, ancient forts, palaces, and lively seaside resorts. 

Mythologically known as the island of the Phaeacians (Homer) and the nymph Kerkyra (hence the name).

In short: a cosmopolitan, green, and historically rich island with a unique blend of Greek and Western influences, ideal for beaches, culture, and nature.

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