Culture & Education

Fall in love with the place: Israelis have taken over Corfu and pumped millions into the economy

Despite a volatile peak season and political uncertainty that clouded the start of summer 2026, the Israeli public surged onto Corfu and pushed the island's flight traffic to new highs. With an average stay of over six days and a daily spend that exceeds that of tourists from Germany and Italy, the Israeli traveler has become the island's main economic and strategic driver. This month, Israel's ambassador will visit the island to tighten ties.