Benitses and Corfu through the ages

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Benitses history and culture

Historical references for Benitses, which as archaeological findings i.e the ruins of Roman baths reveal, it was a inhabited place since antiquity.
Read about the adventures during the last 3 centuries, as for the distant origin of the current residents.

Corfu history

The turbulent and fascinating history of Corfu from Stone age to today, Mythology and the first residents, the Phaecians of the 12th century BC, the classical era and the Middle Ages with the Venetian domination and the frequent and destructive Turkish raids, to the adventures of the last centuries, the French, Russian and finally the British rulers until 1863 when Corfu finally was united with Greece.
Everybody loved and wanted to conquer Corfu, each for its own reason ...

The development of tourism in Benitses

Here are details on the tourist development of Benitses since the distant 60's until now.
Read memories from the past and watch the great changes that have occurred.

Benitses as it is today

Benitses today have upgraded tourist facilities such as apartments, hotels, etc. suitable for every taste and affordability, special emphasis is given to domestic tourism, during the months of July and August, the majority of visitors are Italians and Greeks.
The local events, especially during July and August, is a strong attraction for locals mainly throughout Corfu and there are always expectations for more new events.