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Noble island in the Ionian Sea: the history of Corfu
From the Venetians to the English, via the French...
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From France :
Booking in advance: It's advisable to book your ferry tickets and flights in advance, especially during the peak tourist season. Car rental: If you're planning to explore Corfu, renting a car can be a good option for greater flexibility.
Carpooling:
Carpooling is one option for getting to Italy from France, then continuing by ferry. Car-sharing platforms can help you find shared routes for part of the journey.
By car :
You can drive from France to a port in Italy, such as Ancona or Venice. From there, you can take a ferry to Greece. Ferries run regularly to Igoumenitsa, which is about 1h30 drive from Corfu4. Ferry to Corfu: Once in Italy, take a ferry to Corfu. Companies such as Superfast and Minoan Lines offer crossings to Corfu or Igoumenitsa. From Igoumenitsa, you can drive to Corfu.
By train :
You can take a train from France to a port city in Italy. From there, follow the same steps as for the car journey: take a ferry to Greece. Bus from Athens: If you arrive in Greece by other means, you can take a bus from Athens to Corfu. The ticket usually includes the ferry journey.
By plane :
You can fly from several airports in France to Corfu's Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU). Airlines such as Ryanair, Aegean Airlines and others offer regular flights, especially during the tourist season. You may need to make a stopover, often in Athens or another major European city, depending on your departure city in France. Once you've arrived at Corfu airport, you can take a cab, bus or shuttle service to your hotel. Cabs are readily available and can take you directly to the Kontokali Hotel, which is about 10 minutes from the airport.
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