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WTM London: British holidaymakers delay bookings as Corfu expands its connections
LONDON. British holidaymakers remain keen to travel, but fewer have gone ahead with bookings. Greece ranks fifth among their preferred destinations, while the first scheduled flights to Corfu are due to begin in late March 2027.
Tourist season beginning on April 1 2027
CORFU. What the initial figures reveal about Corfu’s tourism prospects for 2027. The British market remains a key source of visitors to Corfu. Jet2 is expanding its service from Luton, with flights starting on 1 April, while routes from Gatwick and Bournemouth have also been announced.
Corfu at WTM: London meetings focus on 2027 season
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region has its own stand at the 3–5 November exhibition, with participating businesses from Corfu.
Prison Park: 41 stremma without a management plan
CORFU. The Forestry Department has clarified that the 41-stremma site belongs to the Municipality – No management plan has been submitted to date – What is required for the interventions to go ahead
Prison Park: Three months on, still at ‘square one’
CORFU. Residents are turning to the Forestry Department, alleging that the combustible material remains in place and calling for immediate clearing, fire-protection infrastructure and a management plan.
Magical Varkarola at Faliraki: A night when Corfu ΄sang to the sea΄
CORFU. An atmospheric evening filled with Ionian melodies, tradition, and references to the miracle of Saint Spyridon.
Varkarola at Faliraki: When Corfu Sings to the Sea
CORFU. On Monday, August 10, at 9:30 p.m., Faliraki will be transformed into a floating stage filled with light, music, and memories.
Breathtaking “Varkarola 2026” in Paleokastritsa
CORFU. A spectacular celebration of tradition, emotion and culture.
Paleokastritsa Varkarola 2026 is back, more spectacular than ever before!
CORFU. A spectacular fusion of light, music and tradition in Paleokastritsa bay.
Garitsa Association insists park is not up for negotiation
CORFU. Following the meeting called by the Chamber of Commerce on the licensing issues affecting businesses in the Garitsa Park, the Garitsa Cultural Association “To Alsos” issued a public statement expressing strong concern over possible initiatives that, in its view, could undermine the area΄s legal protections.
Kyprou Street residents demand cleanup of prison park due to fire risk
CORFU. In a memorandum accompanied by photographs submitted to municipal authorities, local residents report long-term neglect of the prison park and warn of a heightened fire risk as summer approaches.
"The existence of businesses does not mean the area loses its protected status"
CORFU. In light of the developments surrounding the case of the Garitsa–Anemomylos Park and the operation of catering activities in the area, the Mayor of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, Stefanos Poulimenos, made the following statement.
Garitsa Park permits—but for how many businesses?
ATHENS. Questions keep arising about the park, making it harder to submit the amendment proposal jointly.
Permits from municipality, legal notices from forestry department
CORFU. Business owners at the centre of the dispute over the Garitsa Park. Residents’ Association says: ‘Whatever is provided for by law.’
Six-stremma car park at ‘Lyriko’ – Decision published in Government Gazette
CORFU. The site’s location can play a key role in relieving traffic congestion.
Clear your things from the park!
CORFU. Catering businesses receive a flurry of legal warnings, while the Regulation remains under review by the Decentralised Authority.
Residents and municipality agree on measures to protect Garitsa Park
CORFU. A meeting was held between the President and board members of the Residents΄ Association and the Deputy Mayors responsible for the Municipal Unit of Corfu, Commerce, and Daily Life–Green Spaces, along with officials of Central Corfu Municipality.
Mountain Trail Running Event: 7th Arkoudilas Trail held with great success
CORFU. Starting and finishing in Kavos, Lefkimmi, with more than 250 men, women, boys, and girls participating across the various categories.
