The capital city, Corfu Town, is a fascinating network of streets with many fine Italianate buildings, an impressive Venetian citadel and plenty of excellent shops, restaurants, bars and nightlife.
Does Corfu have another name?
Corfu, known as Kerkyra in Greek, owes its name to the Nymph Korkyra, the daughter of the River God, Asopus. According to the myth, Poseidon, God of the Sea, fell in love with Nymph Korkyra, kidnapped her and brought her to this island.