Notes

It is important to note that the British (1814 - 1864) created an extensive network of roads, making access to the land easier everywhere. Today, by following asphalt roads, tracks and footpaths, it is true to say that in Corfu you may go wherever you wish, and exploring the island is easy and interesting.

Leaving town, bear in mind that the roads to Pelekas and Palaiokastritsa lead west and northwest. The road for Ipsos (turn right at the Tzavros junction) heads to the north and northeast. Finally, the road which passes the airport (National Lefkimmi Route) leads to the south and, if you leave it at the Vrioni junction, to the west.

In general, country roads are narrow with many bends which wind round the olive trees, for when the roads were built, it was preferable to avoid the trees rather than cut them down. When the olives fall, the road surface can become very slippery with oil which is even slicker than motor oil. Heavy tourist traffic during summer impedes circulation even more (especially British drivers who cannot understand why we like driving on the right hand side of the road!)
In the villages it is customary for the locals to wave at acquaintances and strangers alike. Wave back. It is not a trick laid on for the tourists, but a sign of the genuine kindness and spontaneity that characterises the conduct of the Corfiots.