Being on holiday on korfu, it would be a sin not to try or try out local products. This article will show you 6 products that you can find in every street.

Kumqat

A fruit that looks like a small orange with a bitterish taste. On the island you will find a lot of products from this fruit, and no without reason. Because this is the hallmark of Corfu.

Mainly in the North of the Island, there are crops of these fruits and in particular around the village of Nymphes.

Tzitzibira

Greek ginger beer produced exclusively in Corfu. It’s a product made of lemon juice, ginger, water and sugar. It’s very refreshing soft drink, a product of the Ionian Islands which became popular during the remnant of the British domination.

Sykomaida

Another traditional delicacy from Corfu, consumed during the celebrations. A fig cake, soaked in ouzo (Greek alcohol) and wrapped with walnut leaves with the addition of a mastic.

Mandoles-mandolata

A typical Venetian sweetness popular in Corfu. What is not surprising since they had a huge influence in shaping Corfu mentality. These are caramelized almonds in a sugar coating. Very similar to turrón.

Olive Oil Soap

According to Venetians, thanks to them Corfu abounds in olive trees. Soaps entirely are made from local products. Additionally, Patounis Soap Works is a traditional, with over 170 years of history, family business located on Saroko Square.

Olive Oil

Additionally, while being on the Corfu Island you should try the local olive oil which taste differ significantly from other ones and it extremely healthy.