Corfu: visitor guide
20 Popular Greek Islands to VisitIonian Islands · Venetian heritage · olive groves · coves
Corfu Town is best on foot; countryside and beaches need separate days. Balance Venetian, French and British traces with Gastouri, Pelekas and the north coast.
Corfu Old Town
Flight or ferry from Igoumenitsa
4–5 days
4–5 days
May–June and September–October
4–5 days
City and regional buses operate; a car helps north/south.
Places to see
- Spianada, Liston, Old Fortress and Campiello.
- Paleokastritsa, Angelokastro, Achilleion area and Kanoni.
Things to do
- Architecture walk in the Old Town.
- Boat at Paleokastritsa, olive-oil tasting and a rural drive.
What to eat
- Pastitsada, sofrito, bourdeto and bianco.
- Kumquat liqueur, mandolato and local olive oil.
Restaurant picks
- The Venetian Well · Old Town · modern Ionian food.
- Klimataria · Benitses · fish.
- Rex · Corfu Town · classic local recipes.
Getting there and around
- Fly direct or take frequent ferries from Igoumenitsa.
- Blue buses serve town routes and green buses the island; timetables are seasonal.