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Corfu travel guide

Green hills, Venetian old town and sheltered coves

Paleokastritsa. Photo: unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

3hflight from London
CFUnearest main airport
27° in Augwarmest month
11° in Jancoolest month

Corfu is the greenest of the Greek islands, with olive groves and cypress trees running down to the sea. Corfu Town's Venetian old town is a UNESCO site, with an Italian and British feel.

The north-east coast faces Albania and has the classic coves. The west has sandy beaches and dramatic sunsets. It's a favourite with British families.

Good forFamiliesBeachesHistoryWalking

What Corfu is known for

  • Corfu Town

    Venetian lanes, forts and a cricket pitch.

  • Green landscapes

    Olive groves and cypress trees.

  • Paleokastritsa

    Coves and caves below a monastery.

  • The Durrells

    The family whose stories made Corfu famous.

Top things to do in Corfu

  1. 1

    Corfu Old Town

    Venetian forts, the Liston arcade and lanes.

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  2. 2

    Paleokastritsa

    Turquoise coves and boat trips to caves.

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  3. 3

    Achilleion Palace

    The summer palace of Empress Sisi of Austria.

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  4. 4

    Canal d'Amour

    Sandstone cliffs and swimming channels at Sidari.

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Where to stay in Corfu

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Best time to visit Corfu

Best value: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. May, June and September: lush, warm and quieter than midsummer.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 3h from London to CFU, and flights from most UK airports.

Green buses link the main resorts. A car helps for the hills and beaches.

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Good to know

  • Roads are narrow and winding: allow time.
  • Try the local kumquat liqueur.
  • Bring mosquito repellent for evenings.
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Corfu FAQ

Is Corfu good for families?

Yes, with lots of family-friendly resorts and gentle beaches.

Where is best to stay?

The north-east for coves, the west for sandy beaches.

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