Corfu

Old Town Boutique Hotel in the Kantounia

A restored Venetian townhouse tucked into the narrow kantounia alleys near the Liston, steps from the Old Fortress and Saint Spyridon.

Kanoni Viewpoint Hotel

A hillside hotel above Kanoni with views over Vlacherna Monastery and Pontikonisi (Mouse Island), a short drive from the Old Town.

Paleokastritsa Cliffside Resort

A resort built into the cliffs above Paleokastritsa's turquoise coves, with direct steps or a shuttle down to the beach and boat rentals.

Glyfada Beachfront Family Hotel

A family-oriented beachfront hotel on Glyfada's wide sandy bay on the west coast, with sun loungers steps from the room.

Sidari Family Apartment

Self-catering apartments in Sidari on the north coast, near the shallow Canal d'Amour beach and the family-friendly resort strip.

Pelekas Hillside Guesthouse

A quiet guesthouse in the hill village of Pelekas, known for its sunset viewpoint at the Kaiser's Throne, a short drive from Glyfada beach.

Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) Transfer

Corfu's airport sits just south of the Old Town near Kanoni — taxis, local buses and pre-booked transfers all reach the center in 10-15 minutes.

Blue City Buses (Astiko)

Corfu Town's blue urban bus network connects the Old Town, San Rocco Square and nearby suburbs like Kanoni and Gouvia on frequent routes.

Green KTEL Intercity Buses

Green KTEL buses run from Corfu Town's main station to beach towns like Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Glyfada and Pelekas across the island.

Ferry to Saranda, Albania

A daily high-speed ferry crosses from Corfu Town's port to Saranda, Albania in under an hour, a popular day-trip across the Corfu Channel.

Ferry to Igoumenitsa & the Greek Mainland

Frequent car ferries connect Corfu Town to Igoumenitsa on the mainland in about 1.5 hours, the main link for onward travel by road or rail.

Rent a Car or Scooter

Corfu is one of Greece's largest islands, and its bus network doesn't reach every cove — a rental car or scooter is the practical way to cover Paleokastritsa, the north coast and hill villages in one trip.

Cafe Kanoni

Cafe Kanoni is a highly-rated cafe, boasting an impressive 4.4 stars from 7493 reviews.

📍κανόνι, Κέρκυρα 491 00, Greece · View on map

Varvara's Restaurant, Delicious Sea food

Varvara's Restaurant offers delicious seafood, boasting an impressive 4.9 rating from 2511 reviews.

📍Benitses 490 84, Greece · View on map

Fishalida

Fishalida is a seafood restaurant. It holds a 4.5-star rating from 3756 reviews.

📍11, Lochagou Spiridonos Vlaikou 1, Kerkira 491 00, Greece · View on map

To Tsipouradiko

To Tsipouradiko is a Greek restaurant, highly rated at 4.6 from 2928 reviews.

📍Προσαλένδου Και, Γιδά Γωνία, Kerkira 491 31, Greece · View on map

Lampadina Traditional Cuisine

Lampadina Traditional Cuisine is a family restaurant, highly rated at 4.7 stars from 1323 reviews.

📍Voileiti Gerasimou Prifti 19, Kerkira 491 00, Greece · View on map

Corfu Sailing Club Restaurant

Corfu Sailing Club Restaurant is a Mediterranean restaurant, highly rated at 4.6 from 996 reviews.

📍Μανδράκι, Παλαιό Φρούριο, Kerkira 491 00, Greece · View on map

Sidari's Canal d'Amour Beach

Shallow, calm coves carved into sandstone cliffs on the north coast, with warm, gentle water that makes it one of the island's easiest beaches for small children.

Achilleion Palace Gardens

The palace built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi) has terraced gardens filled with statues of Achilles and sweeping sea views, easy for kids to explore outdoors.

Aqualand Corfu Water Park

A large water park near Agios Ioannis with slides and pools for all ages, a reliable full-day option when kids need a break from beaches and sightseeing.

Old Fortress Courtyards

The Venetian Old Fortress on its own islet has open courtyards, ramparts and a lighthouse walk that kids enjoy exploring, with wide sea views from the top.

Boat Trip to Pontikonisi (Mouse Island)

A short boat ride from Kanoni to the tiny islet of Pontikonisi and its chapel, a favorite easy outing for young children who enjoy the boat ride as much as the island.

Paleokastritsa Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

Glass-bottom boats tour the sea caves and turquoise coves of Paleokastritsa, letting kids spot fish and rock formations without needing to swim.

Corfu Old Town's Kantounia Alleys

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Corfu's Old Town is a dense maze of narrow Venetian alleys called kantounia, lined with tall shuttered buildings and hidden squares.

The Liston & Spianada Square

The Liston's arcaded promenade, built in French style, faces the vast Spianada, Greece's largest square and home to a British-era cricket ground still in use.

Church of Saint Spyridon

Topped by the tallest bell tower in the Ionian Islands, this church holds the relics of Saint Spyridon, Corfu's patron saint, paraded through town in processions four times a year.

Achilleion Palace

Built in the 1890s for Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi) and later owned by Kaiser Wilhelm II, this palace celebrates the Greek hero Achilles in statues and murals throughout.

Old Fortress (Palaio Frourio)

A Venetian fortress on its own rocky islet at the edge of the Old Town, built to defend against Ottoman sieges, with sweeping views from its upper ramparts.

Museum of Asian Art at the Palace of St. Michael and St. George

Housed in a grand British-era palace facing the Spianada, this museum holds one of Greece's largest collections of Asian art, an unexpected find on a Greek island.

Saint Spyridon Relics & Processions

Corfu's patron saint's silver-clad relics are kept in this church and carried through town in four annual processions accompanied by the island's famous philharmonic bands.

Vlacherna Monastery

A small whitewashed convent on a causeway-linked islet at Kanoni, one of Corfu's most photographed sites, framed against Pontikonisi in the lagoon behind it.

Church of Panagia Antivouniotissa

A 15th-century Byzantine church converted into a museum of post-Byzantine icons, one of the finest icon collections in Greece outside a major city.

Old Synagogue of Corfu (Scuola Greca)

Corfu's historic Jewish quarter (Evraiki) holds this centuries-old Romaniote synagogue, a quiet reminder of a Jewish community present on the island since the 12th century.

Platytera Monastery

A tranquil 18th-century monastery just outside the Old Town with a cypress-shaded courtyard, the burial place of Ioannis Kapodistrias, Greece's first head of state.

Church of Saints Jason and Sosipater

One of the oldest surviving Byzantine churches on the island, dating to around the 11th century, named for two of Saint Paul's disciples said to have brought Christianity to Corfu.

Corfu Town Coworking Spaces

A small but growing number of coworking spots near the New Fortress and San Rocco Square offer desks and WiFi for remote-working visitors.

Ionian University, Corfu Campus

The Ionian University's Corfu departments cover archives, library science, informatics and music, hosting academic visitors and exchange researchers.

Corfu Business Hotels & Meeting Rooms

Larger hotels near Corfu Town and Kanoni offer business centers and meeting rooms for small corporate gatherings or video calls.

Gouvia Marina Yachting Hub

One of the largest marinas in the Ionian Sea, Gouvia Marina anchors a local yachting and boat-charter economy just north of Corfu Town.

Corfu Chamber of Commerce Events

Corfu's chamber of commerce hosts tourism-industry seminars, agricultural trade events tied to olive oil and kumquat producers, and networking sessions.

Olive Oil & Agritourism Estates

Family-run olive estates across the island's interior offer tours, tastings and small-batch oil sales, part of a growing agritourism sector tied to Corfu's ancient groves.

Emergency Numbers 112 & 166

Dial 112 for any life-threatening emergency anywhere in Greece; 166 reaches ambulance services directly.

Corfu General Hospital

Corfu's main public hospital handles emergencies 24/7 and is well-equipped for serious medical needs, located just outside Corfu Town.

Pharmacy (Farmakeio) Locator

Green cross pharmacy signs are common throughout Corfu Town and beach resorts; a rotating on-duty pharmacy stays open outside normal hours, posted on every pharmacy door.

Sun & Hydration on Summer Days

July and August bring intense, humid heat — carry water and sunscreen everywhere, especially on shadeless sites like the Old Fortress ramparts or Achilleion terraces.

Uneven Kantounia Footwear

The Old Town's narrow kantounia have uneven, sometimes slick stone paving — sturdy closed shoes are important, especially for children running ahead.

Winter Ferry & Boat Weather Delays

Strong winter winds can delay or cancel ferries to Saranda or the mainland with little notice — build a buffer day into any winter itinerary that depends on a ferry connection.

Snorkeling & Diving at Paleokastritsa

Paleokastritsa's sea caves and clear turquoise coves are Corfu's best spot for snorkeling and beginner diving, with several dive centers offering guided trips.

Sailing the Ionian Sea

Corfu is a popular base for sailing the Ionian Islands, with charter operators at Gouvia Marina offering skippered or bareboat trips to nearby Paxos and Antipaxos.

Hiking the Corfu Trail

A long-distance walking trail running the length of the island from the south to Cape Drastis in the north, passing olive groves, hill villages and coastline in sections.

Cycling Through Olive Groves

Quiet countryside roads through the island's interior olive groves offer scenic cycling routes, with bike rentals available in Corfu Town and larger resorts.

Corfu Golf Club, Ropa Valley

An 18-hole golf course set in the green Ropa Valley, one of the few full championship courses in Greece, framed by hills and olive groves.

Windsurfing & Watersports at Corfu's Beaches

Beaches like Glyfada and Agios Georgios offer windsurfing, jet-ski and banana-boat rentals, drawing a livelier watersports crowd than the calmer north coast.

Private Guided Old Town & Achilleion Tour

A certified local guide for a private walk through the kantounia, the Liston and Saint Spyridon, combined with a visit to Achilleion Palace outside town.

Airport Private Transfer & Meet-and-Greet

A private door-to-door transfer with a meet-and-greet driver at Corfu Airport, useful given the short but sometimes crowded taxi queue in peak summer.

SIM Card & Travel WiFi

Greek SIM cards are available at the airport and Corfu Town shops — affordable EU data roaming covers the whole island, including remote beach areas.

Luggage Storage near the Old Town

Store bags at a certified facility near the port or San Rocco Square to explore the Old Town freely before check-in or after checkout.

Boat Charter & Yacht Rental

Day-charter operators at Gouvia Marina and Kanoni offer skippered boats to explore Paleokastritsa's caves or hop to Paxos without joining a group tour.

Local Concierge Service

A dedicated local fixer for restaurant reservations, boat trip bookings, ferry tickets to Albania and any last-minute request.

Best Months: May, June, September, October

These shoulder-season months bring warm, comfortable weather, blooming or still-lush landscapes and far fewer crowds at the Old Town and Paleokastritsa than midsummer.

July-August Heat & Crowds

Peak summer brings intense heat, humidity and the heaviest crowds at the Old Town, Paleokastritsa and Achilleion Palace, with prices at their highest.

Corfu's Rainy Winters

Corfu is the rainiest of the major Greek islands in winter, with lush green landscapes but frequent showers from November through March, and a much quieter Old Town.

Orthodox Easter & the Pot-Throwing Tradition

Corfu's Holy Saturday morning features the unique custom of throwing clay pots from balconies to smash on the street below, followed by Saint Spyridon's procession and philharmonic bands.

Shoulder Season Value

May, June, September and October offer noticeably lower accommodation prices than the July-August peak, along with comfortable sightseeing and beach weather.

Reduced Winter Ferry Schedules

Ferry routes to Saranda and some mainland connections run less frequently from November through March, so winter travelers should confirm sailing days in advance.

Taste Pastitsada and Sofrito First

These two Venetian-influenced dishes define Corfiot cooking and simply don't exist in this form on Aegean islands like Crete, Rhodes or Santorini — prioritize them on the first night.

Buy Kumquat Liqueur as a Souvenir

Kumquat products are Corfu's edible signature, sold as liqueur, spoon sweets and candied peel in Old Town shops — a more distinctive souvenir than typical olive oil or honey.

Liston Mornings, Old Fortress Sunsets

Have coffee under the Liston's arcades early, before tour groups fill the Spianada, then time an Old Fortress visit for the last two hours before closing to catch sunset over the Ionian Sea.

Rent a Car — the Island Is Bigger Than It Looks

Corfu is one of Greece's largest islands, and its bus network doesn't reach every cove on a convenient schedule — a rental car unlocks Paleokastritsa, the north coast and hill villages in a single day.

Book the Paleokastritsa Boat Trip in the Morning

The sea caves and coves at Paleokastritsa are calmest and clearest for snorkeling before midday boat traffic and afternoon crowds arrive from tour buses.

Day-Trip to Saranda, Albania by Ferry

A high-speed ferry crosses the Corfu Channel to Saranda, Albania in under an hour — an easy, unusual add-on day trip most Greek island visitors never consider, but remember to bring a passport.