The elegant and beautiful island of Corfu lies in the northern Ionian Sea between mainland Greece and Italy, and is the second largest of the Ionian Islands in the Mediterranean. The capital of the island, also named Corfu, has a French and English influence, with an aesthetic blend of Naples and Venice. One of the most romantic locations in Greece, Corfu is home to charming Venetian-style houses, elegant villas, and cobblestone side streets, as well as many castles strategically located across the island.