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Figs: Fruit of the Gods in Corfu

Honey-sweet, aromatic and incredibly nutritious, figs are a favourite summer treat for many. From late August until October, you will find fig trees with ripe fruit in Corfu literally all over the island. At street markets and grocery stores. In gardens, in the...

Hibiscus in Corfu: A Rainbow of Colours

Hibiscus is one of the most diverse flowers you can see in Corfu, coming in an incredible variety of colours and shapes. This subtropical plant, with its bright five-petalled flowers and distinctive anatomy, thrives in mild Mediterranean climate of Corfu. You will see...

Why is the water in Rovinia Beach so turquoise blue?

Have you ever wondered what makes the sea in Rovinia beach and other turquoise-water beaches in Corfu look like that? It’s not some special colour of the seabed, and not even pigments from algae, as you might think. The whole thing is about the light! When sunlight...

Kumquat: The Brand of Corfu Island

You wouldn't find a tour guide, description, or ad about Corfu without a mention of the kumquat - a tiny, oval-shaped orange fruit with a unique scent. No surprise: Corfu is the only place in Greece (and one of the very few in Europe) where kumquats are cultivated on...

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