Kérkyra

Kérkyra, also known as Corfu, is an island in Greece located in the Ionian Sea, off the coast of Epirus. It is one of the Ionian Islands and has an area of 229 square miles (593 square km). The island is mountainous in the north and lower in the south, with a fertile landscape known for its olive trees, figs, oranges, and grapes.12

The chief city, also named Corfu (Kérkyra), is a port on the east coast, featuring a historic citadel and a labyrinthine Old Town. The name "Corfu" is an Italian corruption of the Greek word for "crests". Historically, it was a Corinthian colony and played a role in ancient Greek conflicts, including being a cause for the Peloponnesian War. Over centuries, it was controlled by various powers, including Romans, Venetians, French, and British, before becoming part of Greece in 1864. The city of Corfu's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.1