Corfu is the second largest Greek island in the Ionian Sea after Kefalonia. This island is located in the very west of Greece and is in close contact with Brindisi in southern Italy through the busy ferry connection. In the northeast, the island is separated from the Albanian mainland by barely two kilometers. Since Corfu has a particularly mild climate, it is also known as the "green island". Economically, Corfu is considered one of the most prosperous regions of Greece.
The harbor town of Corfu, located on the east coast, where most ferries arrive and depart, is also called Kerkyra and the good 100,000 inhabitants are called Corfiotes. The island offers beautiful beaches, many city and temple ruins, museums and resorts.
