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Old Perithia is one of the most beautiful villages of Corfu that carries on its back a very interesting history. It was inhabited in the 14th century as a refuge, only to be abandoned shortly after World War II in the 1960s. However, in recent years it seems to be rising from the ashes, catching the eye of the global media community, such as the Guardian. Let's discover the unique historical place of Old Perithia. Kanoni in Corfu: The reason the area got this name The chronicle of settlement and ...

Pontikonisi (mouse island) is the most iconic image of Corfu, the noble and beautiful island in the Ionian Sea. That’s what Rena Vlachopoulou (a famous Greek actress) sang about in her song “Corfu, Corfu with Pontikonisi…”. But before we can visit Pontikonisi, we have to pass by another place in Corfu that has a lot of history and charm: The Cannon(Kanoni). This place was influenced by the French, who arrived there “first” in 1798 and left their mark on everything. Corfu: Kassiopi – The traditional fishing village in the island ...

When discussing Greek real estate, one’s thoughts often gravitate towards regions in Attica or Thessaloniki. But what about the larger Greek islands that see their populations multiply two, three, or even five times from spring through September, peaking in the summer? It’s important to note that Mykonos is in a league of its own. The rules there differ significantly from the rest of Greece. Did you know that during the economic crisis, when house values dropped by up to 60% across the country, property prices in Mykonos not only remained ...