Accommodation / Travel

Accommodation

Special prices at Hotel Divani Corfu Palace (meeting venue) have been negotiated for IMAEF 2014 participants:

• Single Room, Bed & Breakfast, 64 euro/night
• Double Room, Bed & Breakfast, 75 euro/night

Please book directly at the hotel via e-mail quoting IMAEF 2014.

You can also contact the reservations department at T: +30 210 9280100, F: +30 210 9214993.

Alternative hotels include:

Nearby

• Ariti Grand Hotel,
• Corfu Holiday Palace,

Corfu Town Centre

• Hotel Bella Venezia,
• Hotel Arcadion,

 

Travel

Corfu being an island can be reached either by plane or by boat.

Corfu Airport: Flying to Corfu, for most Europeans, is an easy flight lasting less than 3 hours. Corfu's International airport is located on the edge of Corfu (Kerkyra) town. During the summer months there are regular charter flights from most European countries to Corfu. Domestic flights (from Athens, Thessaloniki, etc.) operate all year round.

Corfu Port: Corfu's port is at the edge of Corfu (Kerkyra) town. Ferries from Greek mainland (Igoumenitsa and Patras) offer a regular service as well as ferries from Italy (Venice, Ancona and Brindisi). Corfu port is also a popular stop for visiting cruise ships. If you prefer to drive, you can take your car to Corfu, using the ferry lines. Itinerary information can be found here.

 

Additional info on Corfu

 

 

Corfu island is found in the Ioanian Sea off the west coast of mainland Greece. The island has a colourful history and has been ruled over by, most notably, the Venetians and the British who have both left their mark on the island. If you can spare some more time, there is much to see and do and a great number of beaches if its sunshine and swimming you're after.

Corfu Town is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and is teeming with impressive architecture. Some of its most beautiful buildings include the Ionian Academy which was destroyed during World War II but lovingly recreated in all its former glory. The stunning Liston which edges the Esplanade are well known historical symbol of the town while close to the town, the Achilleion Palace is famous across the world.

 

See also

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corfu
http://www.visitgreece.gr/en/greek_islands/ionian_islands/corfu