Corfu town certainly was made for walking…the city unfolds like a poem, one that you read block by block as you stroll narrow picturesque paths, colorful and charming alleys…
The best way to discover our beautiful Corfu Town through food, culture and it’s people! Let us introduce you to the local food artisans and traders of Corfiot cuisine and offer you an unforgettable sensory experience!
Get to experience Corfu your way… For those who wish an unparalleled experience of what the island has to offer, we are here to tailor make a tour which is planned and designed to your taste and interests.
A perfect combination of Corfu’s History and unique cuisine by experiencing a rich tapestry of flavors and aromas in some of the city’s well hidden eating spots.
For a memorable tour of a unique wine tasting experience combined with the pleasure of tasting Greek delicacies, you can trust the Wine Corfu Tour to offer you a day to remember!!
Corfu is mostly famous for its amazing beaches, the beautiful old town and its vibrant life. What many people do not know about Corfu is that it offers wonderful destinations for walking and hiking.
“Kathari Deftera,” Clean Monday in Greek, is considered to be one of the most important feasts all over Greece, each year commencing the 40-day period of the Great Lent for the Eastern Greek Orthodox Church, which is called “Sarakosti.” Sometimes it is called “Ash Monday,” the day during which Lent for the Western Christianity begins.
In this way, the faithful begin the Great Lent with a clean conscience, forgiveness and renewed Christian love. Even people who are not that religious, the period of Lent they avoid eating meat to clean and purify their body!!Eating meat, eggs and dairy products is traditionally forbidden to Orthodox Christians throughout Lent, with fish being eaten only on major feast days.
Clean Monday is a public holiday in Greece, is celebrated with outdoor excursions and the consumption of fasting foods such as: shellfish, octopus, taramosalata, “lagana,” (a special kind of unleavened flatbread, baked only on that day) and a sweet called xalvas which is made of tahini, a sesame paste, and sugar. Traditionally, as Clean Monday is considered to mark the beginning of the spring season, kite flying is also part of the tradition.
Hello to all our new friends!!! We are very excited to announce the launch of our new Tourism and Travel Service Company, Corfu Walking Tours, established January 1, 2015!!! We would also like to introduce you all to our...
In just 22 days we shall be celebrating the Greek Orthodox Easter! The island of Corfu is internationally known for holding the most spectacular celebration in all of Greece!!! Preparations have been gone and Corfu marching bands are getting...
