Easter
Upswing in number of visitors this Easter
CORFU. Approximately 40,000 visitors and 8,000 vehicles arrived at Corfu Port. Mayor Meropi Ydraiou talks about record year.
Resurrection celebration in Corfu - Christ is Risen!
CORFU. With cries of "Christ is Risen!" the midnight sky lit up above the young and old who had gathered to enjoy this beloved moment and hug each other with warm wishes.
First Resurrection with ΄botides΄...and an ΄electioneering΄ opportunity
CORFU. Leader of the Opposition Alexis Tsipras, who is in Corfu, took the opportunity to throw a traditional clay pot from a balcony - Deputy Minister for Immigration & Asylum Giorgos Koumoutsakos is also here.
Metropolitan Epitaphios procession ends abruptly due to rain
CORFU. The thousands who had gathered for hours in Liston waiting for the main procession had to rush away when the rain began.
Good Friday Epitaphios in Corfu
CORFU. Epitaphios processions at all the churches and in all the villages on the island.
Corfu Easter LIVE on Enimerosi
Watch the live broadcast of Corfu Easter on Enimerosi website and Greek Facebook Page.
Hundreds gather to listen to ΄Old΄ Philharmonic Epitaphio rehearsal in Corfu Town
CORFU. Yet again this year, Nikiforou Theotoki St. was packed with people eager to hear the ΄Old΄ Philharmonic Band rehearsal and get a taste for what is to come in the next 24 hours.
Easter in Corfu: The "Mastella" custom
CORFU. The origin, the symbolism, the decoration, the water, the coins and the "chosen one".
Programme of events over Easter weekend
CORFU. The Philharmonic bands rehearsals, the Epitaphio processions, the ΄botides΄ and everything else you mustn΄t miss.
Influx of Easter visitors begins
CORFU. The Municipality, Port Authority and Traffic Police are working together to ensure that everything goes smoothly over the Easter weekend.
Space freed up for parking at Garitsa Park
CORFU. All available police officers will be on duty to ensure that the special traffic regulations over Easter are implemented.
Boom in ferry bookings for Easter this year
CORFU. All the indications are that there will be a record number of visitors this year.
Decision on parking at Garitsa Park over Easter to be taken on Thursday
CORFU. The decision will be taken at a meeting between Traffic Police and Central Corfu Municipality.
All traffic measures and parking areas available for Easter
CORFU. Parking spaces at National Sports Centre, Garitsa Cemetery and Corfu Port - Free shuttle buses to Corfu Town.
Delicious suggestions for your Easter meal!
A rich variety of foods and products you will need, from the Easter lamb and other fine local meats to charcuterie and desserts that should definitely not be missing from your menu!
Alexis Tsipras coming to Corfu at Easter
CORFU. The Leader of the Opposition and his family will be spending Easter in Corfu.
Corfu Town hotels and Airbnb properties almost fully booked for Easter
CORFU. Hotels in and around Corfu Town are 70-80% full, with bookings continuing.
Shop opening times during Easter period
CORFU. Corfu Trade Association has announced the recommended opening times over the Easter period.
