Corfu Regional Unit

The Corfu Regional Unit is an administrative area in northwestern Greece comprising the main island of Corfu and several smaller islands in the Ionian Sea. The territory includes Paxoi, Othonoi, Ereikoussa, and Mathraki, each with its own character and communities.

This territory was established as a prefecture in 1864 when the Ionian Islands became part of the Greek state. The islands have maintained their distinct administrative identities throughout the following centuries while remaining connected as a region.

Each island within this administrative region maintains distinct local traditions and ways of life shaped by its island character. Visitors notice differences in how communities celebrate, cook, and spend their days depending on which island they visit.

The city of Corfu serves as the administrative center for this multi-island region with services spread across four municipalities. Visitors can travel between islands by ferry or boat, making it easy to explore different communities and landscapes.

This region sits directly across from Albania and marks Greece's northwestern corner, functioning as a natural border zone. The islands' location makes them a natural gateway between the Ionian and Mediterranean waters.