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COUNTRY CODE:
Dial +30 for Greece
FROM THE AIRPORT
Car Hire :
Take advantage of the special easyJet inflight rates. Visit the Europcar desk on arrival or call +30 2661 046 440. Open from 7.30am-9pm seven days a week.
Airport Transfer :
Pre-book your door-to-door transfer with easyJet’s transfer partner, Holiday Taxis—from home to the airport and the airport to city or resort. Just log on to easyjet.holidaytaxis.com.
Taxi :
A journey to the centre of town costs €10-€12 and takes five minutes.
(Afionas. Tel. 2663 051 314) Housed in an old coffee bar that retains its original atmosphere, Night Owl serves delicious charcoal grills. Enjoy souvlaki and salad with retsina.
(Arillas. Tel. 2663 051 418) Into its third generation, Brouklis prepares and serves food just as the locals do. The bourdetto (fish stew with hot paprika) and mum's savoury pumpkin pie are both a must.
(Arillas. Tel. ) Vavilas' owners are fishermen and pride themselves on their freshly caught seafood. Pick your own from the selection in the kitchen. The speciality is the lobster dinner: a whole lobster per person, plus boiled potatoes and Greek salad.
(Afionas. Tel. 266 305 2046) German chef Katharina Wahl prepares dishes of various ethnic
origins with a local twist. The chicken liver pâté is renowned island-wide. Watch the sun drop over the offshore islands as you dine on the outside terrace.
(Arillas Seafront. Tel. ) Ammos (meaning 'sand') is right on golden Arillas Beach. A favourite with locals for cool and sophisticated sunset cocktails.
(Avliotes Road, San Stefanos. Tel. ) Enjoy a fun-filled evening watching (and joining in!) Greek dancing, accompanied by a live band. The programme varies, so ask for details.
(Sidari Centre. Tel. ) The hot dance spot in Sidari, where the young local crowd meet visitors in search of night-long music, with all the hits.
On the ground
Shop
Perdita's Glass Art is the main outlet and workshop for Perdita's Tiffany-style decorative pieces, everything from candleholders to tables. Sometimes you can watch Perdita at work (San Stefanos, Avliotes).
Insider Tip
You can pick up emails in San Stefanos on a free WiFi network. While you're online, go to www.corfunet.com for a five-day weather forecast.
Key Area
Corfu's best-kept secret, the island's north-west has three huge sandy beaches, dramatic scenery and a low-key ambience. Many residents still pursue an old-fashioned agricultural lifestyle.
This month
On 21 May 1864, the British ceded Corfu, then a protectorate, to the Kingdom of Greece. A celebratory procession with philharmonic bands takes place in Corfu's Esplanade Square, starting at 11am (21 May).
Day Tripping
Afionas
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An hour from Corfu Town in the north-west, Afionas could be the island's prettiest village. In May, every house is swathed in brightly coloured flowers. A dizzying path leads down from the headland to spectacular Pirate's Cove.
No way!
House prices in north-west Corfu are among the lowest on the island. You can buy a new-build two-bedroom bungalow for as little as €135,000.
