<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-88131" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/68032/corfu-old-fortress.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><h2>Corfu | Kerkyra</h2>The second-largest of the Ionian Islands. Corfu is the heart of a municipality comprised of several islands with a population of around 100,000. The largest city, Corfu Town is home to around 30,000 people.Like most places in Greece, Corfu's history stretches back to classical antiquity with the kingdom of Korkyra being one of the great naval powers of the 5th BC. Since then, the island has been occupied by the Venetians and the British and lays claim to being the only place in Greece where cricket is popular.Today, Corfu is well-known as a tourist destination with many visitors from Northern Europe coming to the island on package holidays. Away from the beaches and swimming pools, Corfu offers stunning architecture, spectacular scenery, delicious food and a warm welcome.<h2>Gay Rights in Greece</h2>For information on gay rights in Greece, please check out our <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/essential-guide-to-athens/">Gay Athens City Guide page</a>.<h2>Gay Scene in Corfu</h2>Compared to Athens or Mykonos, the organised gay scene in Corfu is limited. This does not stop gay visitors from coming to the island and many return year after year due to the warm welcome they receive. There is one popular <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/corfu-gay-bars-clubs/">Gay Bar</a> in the town of Chora, but bars and clubs in the tourist resorts are just as welcoming.Some beaches serve as cruising locations. Mirtiotissa beach, west of Corfu Town, and the north of Issos beach are the places to go to find some action. Be prudent, however, and exercise caution as the public also frequent these beaches. At Halikounas beach on the south end between the lake and the beach a lot of gay nudists and also gay singles and couples. Behind the beach there are dunes, very private and if there is wind it's very nice to be in - also some cruising and action. You can drive by car all the way to the south end on a dirt road.<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-88133" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/68033/corfu-old-town.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><h2>Getting to Corfu</h2>By planeCorfu International Airport, "Ioannis Kapodistrias" (CFU) is the main gateway to the island and is 2km south of Corfu Town. The majority of services are seasonal charter and budget flights in the summer however scheduled services to major destinations in Greece run throughout the year.Bus line 15 takes you to Corfu Town for €1.20 and can be bought from the driver. From San Rocco Square you can get buses to all the major tourist towns and resorts.Many of the bigger hotels offer free shuttle services to and from the airport. There are other private shuttle companies available. Taxis are available from the terminal building with journeys to Corfu Town costing in the region of €10 (more with large amounts of luggage) but obviously will be more if travelling further afield.Car hire from most major companies is available at the airport and recommended if you're planning to do some independent travel. It's best to organise the hire in advance and a representative will meet you at the airport and take you to the vehicle and go over the appropriate paper work etc.By boatDirect ferry connections link the island to destinations in Italy, the Albanian Riviera and Greece. Many Mediterranean cruises also stop at the New Port in Corfu Town. From here you can take a bus into the town centre where you can connect to other destinations. Next to the car park is a taxi rank.<h2>Getting around Corfu</h2>By carIt is worthwhile hiring a car if intending to visit Corfu's many secluded beaches. You must be over the age of 18 to drive and seat-belts are mandatory. If you do not have an EU driving licence you will need to get an international licence. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 and random breathalyser tests are not unheard of.Corfu has many winding, mountainous roads which may take some getting used to. You may also be surprised at what would seem to be a flagrant disregard for the traffic rules by locals. It definitely pays to be more assertive than you maybe would be at home. Petrol stations can be few and far between so stock up on petrol before any trip!By public transportThere are two types of buses you can catch in Corfu. The blue buses serve Corfu town and are concentrated at San Rocco Square. Green buses leave from near the New Port and serve villages and resorts across the island.Tickets can be bought from machines at the stops or from the driver although they are more expensive from the driver. The bus lines run with differing regularity so be sure to check the timetables when planning a trip.By taxi You will find many taxi ranks within Corfu Town however it might be harder to come across one in quieter resorts. Restaurants and hotel staff should be happy to order you a taxi from a reputable firm. Failing that, Radio Taxis is a reliable company that you can arrange pickups with.<h2>Where to Stay in Corfu</h2>For a list of recommended hotels in Corfu, please check out our <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/corfu-hotels/">list of recommended hotels in Corfu</a>.<h2>Things to See &amp; Do in Corfu</h2><ul><li>The Old Fortress - the crowning glory of Corfu Town. This Venetian fortress offers fantastic views of the the old town and the Albanian riviera.</li><li>Nymphes - a large village famous for its waterfalls. Legend has it that the nymphs of ancient mythology used to bathe here!</li><li>Achilleon - an impressive summer palace built by the Empress of Austria Elisabeth of Bavaria. It's construction was inspired by the legend of Achilles.</li><li>Theotoki Nikiforou Street - Corfu's main shopping street. Here you will find leather goods, items made from olive wood and ceramics (amongst other local goods).</li><li>The Corfu Trail - believe it or not, Corfu is actually famous for its hiking. While you may not want to do all 222km of the Corfu Trail you can break the walk up into more manageable chunks at your leisure and enjoy the scenery how you'd like.</li><li>Old Perithia - Corfu's oldest village. Here you can get a feel for what life in Corfu was like during Venetian times while exploring the winding streets and 8 churches.</li><li>Corfu Golf Club - Corfu boasts a strikingly beautiful golf course designed by the Swiss architect Donald Harridine. The beach is only 900m away if you fancy unwinding after a game.</li><li>Benitses - this former fishing village is one of the most popular places to visit on the island. It still retains its traditional character but offers many bars and restaurants to unwind in and a great beach as well.</li></ul><h2>When to Visit Corfu</h2>Corfu has gorgeous, sun-kissed summer weather which explains why the summer months sees the island swarming with tourists. Due to most flights here being seasonal you will find it hard to actually get to the island unless you transfer at Athens. Winters are mild in comparison to Northern Europe but are wet.There are a variety of festivals and events held on the island. Easter is taken extremely seriously by the Greeks and Corfu is no exception- the island's philharmonic societies lead a very popular procession. February and March also sees the island's Carnival which is a hangover from the days of Venetian rule.<h2>Visa</h2>Greece is a member of the European Union, and as such its visa requirements fall inline with what you'd expect from most other EU countries. It is also part of the Schengen agreement. Please check with the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs before travel if you have any questions.<h2>Money</h2>Greece is part of the Eurozone. Cash dispensers are widely available in Corfu Town and larger resorts, although many charge a fee if you use a foreign card. Credit &amp; debit cards are widely accepted.  Foreign exchange booths are easy to find in Corfu Town. Exchange rates are not particularly competitive.

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Greece becomes the first orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage. The country’s Parliament also extended equal parental rights to same-sex couples, including clearing the way for them to adopt children.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

Law 4538/2018 grants the right for couples to foster children. Individuals can adopt normally.

The Civil Union act also equalized the age of consent at 15

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

Article 347 of the Greek Criminal Code; which provides for a higher age of consent of 17, for seducing a male person if the male partner is over 18 and for lesbians and both male/female heterosexuals (regardless of close-in-age or not) and for only close-

In January 10, 2022 the Greek Minister of Health, Thanos Plevris, and the Deputy Minister of Health, Mina Gaga signed the determination of the content of the "Blood Donor History". In the new form, sexual orientation is disconnected from the criteria that must be met by prospective blood donors.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

In order to donate blood, blood donors had to fill out a form called "Blood Donor History”, issued by the National Blood Donation Center, which stated that donating blood is prohibited for “anyone who had been in a homosexual relationship since 1977”

In Greece, there are no laws restricting to discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

To change one's legal gender in Greece, the legal requirement is only a court order. Non-binary people are to choose male or female. Forced divorce was also required if the person was married, before same-sex marriage was legal in Greece.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

The amendment, introduced in the context of the bill on the "Personal Doctor", introduces a ban on so-called "treatments or conversion practices", ie methods aimed at changing or suppressing the sexual orientation, the gender identity or expression of an LGBT+ individual. 
 The amendment, however, does not include adults who, as stated in Parliament, can undergo conversion therapy with their consent. There is also no mention of people practicing these therapies other than specialists, leaving a legal loophole for spiritual leaders and priests. The LGBT+ organizations protested and demanded the inclusion of all the above

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

In May 10, 2022 the Greek Minister of Health, Thanos Plevris submitted an amendment to the bill for the “personal doctor”, based on article 1 of which institutes the prohibition of practical conversions to vulnerable individuals by professionals. With the term "professionals" the amendment defines those who receive remuneration to proceed with such "treatments", leaving a legal gap in practices e.g. of the Church, such as exorcism or other covert practices, which do not involve remuneration. Also, the term "vulnerable" means minors or those who are under legal assistance. 
 At the same time, the provision prohibits professionals from inviting, promoting or advertising conversion practices performed by themselves or other third parties, professionals or not. 
 Violation of the law in addition to the prescribed disciplinary and administrative sanctions, will be punished with imprisonment and a fine, while the repeated commission of the above act constitutes an aggravating circumstance.

Conversion Therapies for LGBT people are held openly in Greece with the tolerance of the state as well as the responsible associations of mental health specialists. Research on this issue indicates that such therapies involve spiritual or religious leaders, alternative healers (homeopaths, energy therapists, etc.) as well as health and mental health professionals. 
 Today, while some psychologists continue to use therapies such as disgust, the most commonly used techniques include a variety of behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, and other practices that seek to change or reduce a person's same-sex attraction or gender identity. Lesser known but still active practices are beatings, sexual violence - even rape -, isolation, deprivation of food, electroshock, administration of drugs and other drugs, psychological violence, as well as exorcisms or other sessions. 
 The church is also promoting these therapies through the church-funded omofylofilia.gr site.

The marriage equality bill changed the 4443/2016 
 law, extending the prohibition of discrimination to social protection, social benefits, education and access to the availability and provision of goods and services protections (including housing), enshrining full legal coverage against discrimination.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Law 4443/2016 offered protection against discrimination only in the work and employment sectors.

Many instances of discriminations against LGBT individuals are illegal. The only case where discrimination is not illegal is if it is done by public domain (of which the church is one.)

In December 9, 2016 the Hellenic Parliament passed the law 4443/2016, which added as 'suspicious' criteria of discrimination "color", "ethnic origin", "pedigree", "chronic disease", "marital status", "social status", "gender identity" and "gender characteristics", while the term “genetic orientation”, which was used in law 3304/2005, was corrected to sexual orientation. The concept of multiple discrimination was also standardized

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

The Community/Union legislation (directive 2000/78) prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation in the workspace. Later on it was transferred to the Greek legal order, with law 3304/2005, almost verbatim. The greek translation of the directive and the greek law referred to sexual orientation as “genetic orientation”.

In Greece, homosexuality was a criminal offence up until 1951. "Incest against nature" (between men) was punished under Article 347 of the Penal Code. This article was abolished with an amendment that was voted on December 23, 2015

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

Homosexuality in Greece became legal in 1951 by the new Penal Code, but some discrimination in laws against homosexuals was valid until recently (article 347 of the Penal Code).

Law 4443/2016 includes housing on the list of services that discrimination is prohibited. Although not mentioned directly, the law, later on, explains what direct discrimination can be.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

On February 16th, 2024, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 173 votes (76 against and 46 abstentions), on legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first orthodox country to do so.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

On December 23rd, 2015, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 193 votes (56 against and 51 abstentions), on the law on extending the cohabitation agreement (civil unions) to same-sex couples.

Cohabitation agreement, corresponding to civil union, was instituted in Greece, in November 26, 2008, only available to opposite-sex couples. In April 2006, former President of the PA.SO.K. party, George Papandreou proposed to Parliament the recognition of unmarried same-sex or heterosexual couples.  However, the project was not accepted by the LGBT organizations as it was considered that it would not have any benefit in their rights, since it prohibited the adoption of children.

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Gender-neutral names can be used on IDs and birth certificates, following the case of Jason-Antigone Dane, but one can only legally identify as male or female

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

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