This year, we celebrate the centenary of Gerald Durrell, born on January 7, 1925. To commemorate this, several events will be organised in Corfu involving Dr Lee Durrell.
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.
The Festival is organised by Corfu Butterfly Conservation (CBC) (Dr Dan Danahar
and Dr Anne Sordinas).
The reprise of the first stage play of Gerald Durrell’s famous book about Corfu.
The Corfu Literary Festival will feature several talks and workshops themed on the writings of Gerald Durrell.
Embark on a unique self-guided ‘Durrell Tour’ of Corfu, perfect for fans of the Durrell books. Explore iconic literary locations and real-life sites connected to the Durrell family, including the White House in Kalami, the Strawberry-Pink Villa, the Chessboard Fields, and the Boschetto Gardens. The app-based audio guide, researched and written by Hilary Paipeti, allows you to discover the island and its literary heritage at your own pace.
It's important to open the red information pin, as it contains helpful details to guide you and enhance your overall experience.
The beautiful North East Coast was home to Lawrence Durrell at the famous White House in Kalami. This tour visits this and other locations important to the brothers, like the Lake of Lilies.
See the Durrell family’s first house. This tour concentrates on places they visited and wrote about in the centre and west of the island, ending at Paleokastritsa. It takes in areas they loved, ones that played an important part in their lives and books.
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, by following the orange routes.
LOCATION Corfu, Greece
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Please note, this is a digital experience. There is no meeting point, and there are no on-site staff.
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