Corfu is the most northern island in the Ionian Sea and is off the west coast of Greece. Heavily covered in olive and cypress trees, Corfu is also dotted with sandy beaches and many tourist attractions. Find out why Corfu is the best known out of all the Greek Islands with a cheap car hire in Corfu.

Most of the development has taken place within roughly an hour’s distance from the airport, leaving the rest of the island hardly impacted at all. Most villages are living a traditional way of life with farmers as they still use donkeys as their main mode of transportation.

Something else you will find fascinating on the island is kumquats. This citrus fruit is not found anywhere else in Greece and is usually eaten whole. They can also be enjoyed as a preserve, soaked in syrup or distilled into liquors. Visit the distillery on Paleokastritsas Road for a tour and a tasting.

Corfu also has many vineyards especially in the south. There is also more agriculture located over here since it suits the flatter landscapes. Using a car rental in Corfu visit Corfu Town which is also the island’s capital for a good mix of old and new attractions. The old part of town comprises of elegant churches, cobbled roads and the old fortress which overlooks the town.

The new section of town or New Town is home to an abundance of international shops, tavernas and restaurants. Then with a car hire in Corfu visit one of the many beaches ideal for swimming, sunbathing and snorkelling. Corfu is a charming Greek Island that you’ll want to visit time and time again.