The situation in Corfu is not thought to be as serious as in Rhodes. However people in the settlements of Santa, Megoula, Porta, Palia Perithia and Sinies have been ordered to leave. Athens' Acropolis is crumbling under tourism pressure.
What areas in Corfu are affected by fires?
In Corfu, fires are still raging in the northeast part of the island with the beautiful Mediterranean town of Kassiopi facing a large brunt of the chaos. In Evia, the fires have been less severe but town in the southeast have been battling the flames for the past few days.
What islands in Greece are being evacuated?
The latest evacuations orders were issued on the islands of Corfu and Evia, while a blaze on the island of Rhodes continued to move inland, torching mountainous forest areas, including part of a nature reserve.
Is the fire in Corfu under control?
The fire in Corfu is under control.
Are they evacuating Corfu?
Corfu has become the latest Greek island to issue an evacuation order, as the country grapples with wildfires. Photos uploaded to social media show flames engulfing Corfu.
Is Corfu being evacuated?
Corfu has become the latest Greek island to issue an evacuation order, as the country grapples with wildfires. Photos uploaded to social media show flames engulfing Corfu.
Where in Corfu is being evacuated today?
Should I cancel my holiday to Corfu?
Greek officials say the fires in Corfu are coming under control and are urging travellers to go ahead with their holiday plans. Travellers should still check their flights and accommodation are not affected.
Is Corfu airport closing in 2023?
Corfu Airport will close for two weeks in November and January for the second phase of runway reconstruction work, the airport's operator Fraport Greece announced earlier this week. The airport will be closed from November 21 to December 4, 2023 and from January 16 to 29, 2024.
Are the roads safe in Corfu?
Is driving in Corfu easy/safe? Just like in every other island the country roads are not as evolved as they would be in large cities. Corfu by car is really fun and easy to discover. Regardless of the road conditions you should be careful for your own safety.
Is Corfu Airport open today?
Corfu airport operates on a 24 hours base all year round.
Are there 2 airports in Corfu?
There is only one International Airport on the island of Corfu. Corfu International Airport (CFU) or “Ioannis Kapodistrias” services the whole island of Corfu.
Are flights still going to Corfu Greece?
Are airlines still flying to Corfu? Yes, airlines have not cancelled departures from the UK to Corfu and package holidays continue to operate. British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Tui and Ryanair are all operating flights from UK airports to Corfu over the coming week.
Is the Corfu Airport closed in 2023?
Corfu Airport will close for two weeks in November and January for the second phase of runway reconstruction work, the airport's operator Fraport Greece announced earlier this week. The airport will be closed from November 21 to December 4, 2023 and from January 16 to 29, 2024.