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View Mediterranean on the mapA historic old town and Mediterranean resort on Corfu, a popular destination

Corfu

Corfu · Greece · 39.61, 19.92

A lush island in the Ionian Sea whose old town retains traces of Venetian rule and is listed as a World Heritage Site. Mediterranean scenery covered with olive groves and cypress trees, along with emerald coastal resorts, are its main attractions.

Port highlights

About 100,000 on the whole island (the old town is a mid-sized port town)
Population
A Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry with continued sunshine, while winters are mild and rainy.
Climate
Greek (English is also understood in tourist areas)
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
May to September (ideal for summer beaches and sightseeing)
Best time to visit
Local food

Sofrito (beef stewed with garlic and white wine), pastitsada, Greek-style olive oil dishes, local kumquat liqueur

Sights
World Heritage old town and Liston promenadeOld Fortress and New FortressAchilleion PalacePaleokastritsa coast and beaches
Monthly average high / low temperatures
14°
5°Jan
14°
6°Feb
16°
8°Mar
20°
10°Apr
25°
14°May
29°
18°Jun
32°
21°Jul
32°
21°Aug
28°
18°Sep
24°
14°Oct
19°
11°Nov
15°
7°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CORFU · about 0.7 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)182 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, coffee costs about the same; water, meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

€1.10
Water 500 ml
€3.25
Coffee
€25.00
Inexpensive meal
€4.85
Local beer
€4.90
Big Mac

Prices in Corfu. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

CFU
Nearest airport
15 min
Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Corfu” (CC BY-SA 4.0)