Corfu

The island of Corfu (Kerkyra) is the most northerly of the Ionian Islands, lying off the west coast of Greece, at its north eastern end it is only some two kilometres from the coast of Albania. The island is about 63 kilometres long and 28 kilometres wide, with its highest mountain, Mount Pantokratoras, reaching 906 metres. It is one of the greenest of the Greek islands, with extensive olive plantations, but today its most important industry is tourism, with over 90 sandy or shingle beaches. The capital of the island is Corfu Town where the main port and airport are situated.