Corfu in the 1980s was a decade of vibrant transformation, marking the island’s transition from a sleepy Mediterranean secret to a premier destination for European sun-seekers. This era was defined by the raw, burgeoning energy of the “package holiday” boom, where the narrow streets of Corfu Town and the olive-strewn hillsides of Kavos began to buzz with the sounds of mopeds and disco music.
Despite the rapid influx of tourism, the island retained a rustic charm. It was a time of unfiltered freedom, characterized by long summer nights, the scent of wild sage and sea salt, and a local hospitality that remained authentic even as the world began to rush in. These photos, via Paul Clarke, capture life in Corfu during his parents’ trip in the 1980s.
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