Banks: 08.30 to 14.00, Monday to Thursday; 08.30 to 13.30, Friday
Post Offices: 07.30 to 20.00, Monday to Friday; Saturday limited hours (July and August)
Government Offices: 08.30 to 12.00 and 13.30 to 16.00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 09.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 08.00 to 13.00 and 17.00 to 20.00, Monday to Saturday.

Corfu is generally safe and you should have no hassles from the locals. Although crime is rare, it is not unknown and pickpockets do operate in Kavos, Benitses and Corfu Town more than anywhere else. Be extra careful if you hire a scooter as the roads here are winding and many tourists have accidents. Wear sunscreen and take care while partaking in water sports.

220V, 50Hz – twin round-pin plugs

Corfu suffers from no exotic diseases and is up there with the rest of Europe with regards to health and hygiene standards. The tap water is safe to drink but differing minerals may cause upset stomachs therefore sticking to bottled water is your best bet. Be sure to protect yourself from the sun.

Emergency services: 100
Corfu General Hospital: +30 26 1045 8117

The language spoken on Corfu is Greek (Ellenika), as with the rest of the country, although English is widely spoken in resorts, as is French, German and Italian.

Greece uses the euro (€), where note denominations range from €5 up to €500, and coins from one cent up to €2.

The following duty-free limitations are in place for Greece when arriving from outside of Europe: 200 cigarettes, 250 grams of tobacco, or 50 cigars; one litre of spirits, or two litres of wine; and 50 ml of perfume. Those coming from within the EU cannot purchase duty-free but can bring in a reasonable amount of spirits and tobacco.

The Greeks are very proud of their country and heritage, particularly on Corfu and especially in remote areas, and can upset easily when shown disrespect. Casual wear is fine but avoid wearing bikinis around town. Smoking is prohibited in public buildings and on buses. Service workers expect tips, from waiters to porters and taxi drivers. A 10 per cent in restaurants is appropriate.

You won’t need a visa to enter Greece if you are from the EU, simply your passport or national identity card. Those from the USA, Canada, Australia, and Japan also don’t need a visa to enter Greece for up to 90 days. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months before your intended exit date and that a couple of pages are free of stamps.

The main Corfu tourist office is on the corner of Mantzarou and Voulefton streets and is open from Monday to Friday. 
Phone: +30 26 6103 7520