Information about Corfu

Pharmacies
The pharmacies here are called “Pharmakion” and are marked with a green Maltese cross. The opening times correspond to normal business hours. Emergency services are posted at the pharmacies.

Doctor
You can find the addresses of doctors in your area at the reception of your hotel or from your tour guide.

Banks
Banks can be found in Corfu Town and in Acharavi, in the north of Corfu. The opening times are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 14 p.m. EC and credit card machines are also available in most larger towns except in Corfu Town.

Filming & photography
The landscape of Corfu offers an infinite variety of great motifs. And nothing is as fascinating as foreign cultures and faces. Just one request: some people are very sensitive to cameras. Ask if you can take a picture and respect people's privacy. Usually you will be allowed to take pictures.

Please note: It is forbidden to take photos and film in religious areas. The same goes for military objects. Violation can result in high fines and even imprisonment.

Shops
If you would like to go shopping in Corfu Town, please note the following opening times:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 8 a.m. - 14 p.m
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am-13.30pm and 17-20pm
During the summer months, many shops are open all day and every day.

Consulates
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany: Karoli & Dimitriou 3, 10675 Athens-Kolonaki, Tel. 21072-85111, E-Mail: info@athen.diplo.de
German Honorary Consulate: Kapodistriou 23, 49100 Corfu, Tel. 26610-36816, E-Mail: korfu@hk-diplo.de
Austrian Honorary Consulate: Alexandras Avenue 4, 49100 Corfu, Tel. 26610-21943, E-Mail: HK.Korfu@gmail.com
Swiss Consulate: 3, Dimokratias Avenue, 49100 Corfu, Tel. 26610-56798, E-Mail: korfu@honrep.ch
Dutch Consulate: Moustoxydou 8-10, 49100 Corfu, Tel. 26610-39900, Email: hennie.godeke@nederlandsconsulaatcorfu.nl
Embassy of the Czech Republic: Georgiou Seferi 6, 15452 Palaio Psychiko, Athens, phone 21067-13755, email: athens@embassy.mzv.cz

tap water
“Nero” is the Greek's favorite drink. You can safely use it for cooking and brushing your teeth. As drinking water, we recommend purchased bottled water due to its high calcium content.

Mosquitoes
Corfu is a very green island with lush vegetation and therefore there are more insects. Mosquitoes, commonly known here as mosquitoes, can be particularly annoying. Insect repellent is particularly recommended at dusk. Creams, sprays, etc. are available from pharmacies, and insect repellent plugs for the socket in every supermarket.

Post
In Greece, the post office is called “tachidromion”. The opening times are Monday to Friday from 7.30 a.m. to 14 p.m., in midsummer until 20 p.m. The postage to Germany, Austria and Switzerland is € 0,75 for postcards and letters. You can usually buy stamps together with the postcards, which you can post at most receptions.

Sonne
In your own interest, please ensure that you have adequate sun protection, especially with children, and avoid the midday sun. Also, remember to balance your fluid balance and drink as much water as possible.

Souvenirs
Corfu is famous for its kumquat products such as liqueur or jam, which you can buy in any supermarket. Popular souvenirs are also finely crafted silver jewelry, beautiful ceramics in the colors of the country, hand-embroidered blankets, icons painted according to old models and olive wood carvings.

Sports facilities
Local water skiing, windsurfing and parasailing providers can be found on many of the beaches. Riding is possible in Avlaki near Kassiopi and in Roda. The golf course is located at Ermones.

voltage
The voltage is 220 volts, but still pay attention to the relevant instructions. If you need an adapter, you can get it either at the reception or in the nearest supermarket. For safety reasons, there are no sockets in many hotel bathrooms.

Taxi
The reception of your hotel will be happy to help you if you need a taxi. The taxis are equipped with a taximeter, but the fare should be discussed beforehand. In Corfu Town you can find taxis on the Esplanade, am
San Rocco Square and the old port.

Phone
Area code for Germany is 0049, for Austria 0043 and for Switzerland 0041. Then dial the area code for the city without 0 and then the subscriber's number.
In Corfu, especially in the north-east, it can happen that your mobile phone dials into the Albanian mobile network and high roaming charges can result. We therefore recommend turning off the automatic network selection on your phone and manually selecting the Greek mobile network instead.

Toilets
Because of the narrow sewer pipes, in most toilets it is necessary to throw the toilet paper into the container provided for it.

Tip
It is customary to tip in restaurants and bars. The guideline value is approx. 10% of the invoice amount. In the hotel you should take into account the maid, the porter and your waiter in the restaurant. If you don't wait until the day of your departure to tip, you will be served even more attentively. The bus driver who drives your excursion bus and the tour guides will also be happy to receive a small tip. Whether and how much you tip is of course up to you and should only be done in recognition of a good performance. In our opinion, a tip is a matter of course for extra services. Even in all-inclusive systems, the staff is happy to receive a tip.

time
In general, the hens in Greece literally tick a little slower and everyone knows the Greek answer “Siga-siga” when you point to the h with German punctuality. Once you arrive, remember to advance your h by an hour.

Valuables
As everywhere, it also happens on Corfu that people steal. If possible, keep valuables and papers in a rental safe in your hotel. Otherwise, the same precautions apply as at home. Do not leave money in the room, keep an eye on your bag wherever there is a crowd and on the beach, take only as much money as necessary, do not put your wallet in your back pocket and do not leave objects like that worthless they may be, lying in the car. Never leave wallets/car papers in the glove compartment or in the trunk. Please report the loss of identity papers to the local police in good time. Neither the hotel nor the tour operator is liable for stolen items in the room.