Why is Kerkyra called Corfu?

In Byzantine Greek Koryphai means ‘peaks’ and the Byzantine word Korypho means ‘city of the peaks’ – the name was given to the island because of the twin peaks of the town’s Old Venetian Fortress. ‘Corfu’ was the Italian version of Korypho and so that became the name that was eventually used worldwide.

What is Corfu famous for?

Corfu is known for its beaches but you can’t miss the Canal d’Amour, where a natural passage created by the smooth rocks forms a tunnel to swim down. Let us know if you find your soulmate at the end of it, as legend promises. Meanwhile, at Sidari you’ll enjoy spectacular sandy beaches with sandstone formations.

Where is Kerkyra Greece?

Ionian Sea
Corfu (/kɔːrˈf(j)uː/, US also /ˈkɔːrf(j)uː/) or Kerkyra (Greek: Κέρκυρα, romanized: Kérkyra, pronounced [ˈcercira] ( listen)) is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, of the Ionian Islands, and, including its small satellite islands, forms the margin of the northwestern frontier of Greece.

Do they speak English in Corfu?

Many people speak English, some very well, but even just a few words in their native language will always be appreciated.

Where did the Durrells live on Corfu?

Kalami Bay
On the northeast coast of Corfu lies Kalami Bay, where Lawrence Durrell (Larry) once lived with his wife. His former residence, called the “White House,” still stands overlooking the bay. It’s possible to stay there overnight–or for quick trips, visitors can eat or drink in the house’s taverna.

Are there rats in Corfu?

The brown rat quickly became the dominant species and until my visit to Corfu I’ve never knowingly seen a black rat. What I found most fascinating was that these rats in Corfu were living in close proximity to humans and were tolerated because they were not perceived to be a nuisance or threat.

Why is Corfu Greek and not Albanian?

The agreement granted the Greeks of the districts of Korytsa and Argyrokastro, which form Northern Epirus, wider religious, educational, cultural and political autonomy, inside the borders of the Albanian state. After the end of the Balkan Wars (1912–1913), the subsequent peace treaties ceded the region to Albania.