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THE CENTENARY OF GERALD DURRELL IN CORFU 2025

Gerald Durrell

This year, we celebrate the centenary of Gerald Durrell, born on January 7, 1925. To commemorate this, several events will be organized in Corfu involving Dr Lee Durrell.

Proposed Dates

Below is a list of proposed events and dates. We will update this and post it on our social media page, Corfu Tourist, as Dr Lee Durrell updates us.

SATURDAY 24 TH MAY 2025, CHURCH OF ST GEORGE

A performance by the Corfu Philharmonica Palaea (President Mr Spiros

Padovas) of this beautiful music written by Jersey resident Derek Lawrence for the

50th anniversary of the founding of Jersey Zoo, which was performed by The Royal

Philharmonic in Jersey in 2009. This event is organised by Dr Lee Durrell and Dr Spiros Giourgas.

SUNDAY 25 TH MAY – SATURDAY 7 TH JUNE 2025, CORFU

The Festival is organised by Corfu Butterfly Conservation (CBC) (Dr Dan Danahar

and Dr Anne Sordinas).

FRIDAY 6TH – SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2025, CORFU

The reprise of the first stage play of Gerald Durrell’s famous book about Corfu.

MONDAY 9TH – SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2025,

The Corfu Literary Festival will feature several talks and workshops themed on the writings of Gerald Durrell.

DATE TO BE CONFIRMED 2025 - THE CORFU FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

It is planned for at least one event to recognise the culinary skills of Louisa Durrell, Gerald’s mother, based on the book by David Shimwell, Dining With the Durrells.

Discovering the Durrells on Corfu

If you're a fan of The Durrells, our self-guided tour will take you to explore the locations in Corfu that are connected to the family and used by ITV for the TV series. The tour is app-based and includes self-guided audio, allowing you to stop wherever you like and enjoy independent sightseeing.


You can start the tour at any point, but we recommend reviewing the additional information provided in the purple and blue pins before you begin as they contain helpful details that will enhance your experience. 

The guide is split into four maps

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The Durrells on the East Coast

The Durrells on the East Coast

This shows all the information and routes on one map.

The Durrells on the East Coast

The Durrells on the East Coast

The Durrells on the East Coast

Displays just the East Coast route and location points for that area, including getting to the parking area in Corfu Old Port to take part in the walk around Corfu Town with the Durrells. There is an additional route in pink to get you to Kanoni.

The Durrell’s first house and favourite places

Walk around Corfu Town written by Hilary Paipeti

Walk around Corfu Town written by Hilary Paipeti

This concentrates on the areas of Kanoni, Perama, and their first house in Corfu. The route continues all the way up the West side of the island and ends in Paleokastricta, taking in areas they loved and that played an important part in their lives and books.

Walk around Corfu Town written by Hilary Paipeti

Walk around Corfu Town written by Hilary Paipeti

Walk around Corfu Town written by Hilary Paipeti

This walk takes you on an exploration of Corfu Town’s Historic Centre, as seen through the eyes of the Durrells. Discover where they stayed, visit places where they hung out, and find the locations they wrote about. This leisurely walking tour will also guide you through some of the town’s lesser-known neighbourhoods.

There's no need to meet with a member of staff; simply download our app and start your experience straight away. We advise that you turn off your GPS to prolong your mobile device's battery if you stop for a long period of time.


NOTE: This tour can be accessed from anywhere in Corfu, just join the black route.


 

What To Expect: 


  • Immerse yourself in their time on Corfu.
  • More than 50 locations
  • Explore places used by ITV for the TV series.
  • Learn about their time on the island.
  • See where the family first stayed on arrival in Corfu. 

 

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

 

  DURATION  Each route can take between 1.5 - 3 hours or more.


  LOCATION   Corfu, Greece


 Top Sights Include: 


  • The TV family house at Kontokali
  • Where they went to school 
  • The Strawberry Pink Villa
  • The Ricci Mansion
  • Bosketto Durrell Garden
  • The White House at Kalami - Larry and Nancy's House
  • Danilia Village & More


What you get:


 ✔️ Unlimited access to all self-guided features


 ✔️ Unlimited use for the duration of your stay


✔️ Offline map to follow with just the use of your GPS 



What you don't get:


 ✖️ Mobile Device


 ✖️ Headphones


 ✖️ Entrance to any museums or other attractions


 ✖️ Public transport tickets


 ✖️ No pickup or drop off service



Know before you go


  • Our app is free to download.
  • To activate your digital guide, download the Corfu Narratour app from the Apple or Android store or use the icons below.
  • Open the Corfu Narratour app and look for the words 'Discovering The Durrells' 
  • The screen will open, press the OPEN MAP button, and pay via our secure link.
  • Once paid, the tour map will appear.
  • Please press and open the red information pin before you start our tour.
  • With your GPS turned on, the app will start automatically. Please have your volume turned up.
  • If you need to replay the narration, press the icon again.
  • All our tours are valid for six months from the date of payment.


Please note, this is a digital experience. There is no meeting point, and there are no on-site staff. 

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