Corfu Blog
Venetian alleyways, turquoise bays and more greenery than almost any other Greek island: Corfu is a world of its own in the Ionian Sea. On the Corfu blog by Greece Moments you'll find everything you need to know for your holiday on Corfu.
Corfu Sights: Our 12 travel tips for your holiday
After four weeks on Corfu, we have put together our personal highlights for you.
Read article →- LocationIonian Sea
- CapitalCorfu Town (Kerkyra)
- Population~ 100,000
- Area585 km²
- Best time to visitMay to October
- AirportCorfu (CFU)
Corfu from A to Z
The most important topics for your trip to Corfu at a glance.
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- 🏖️ Dream beaches & hidden coves
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- 🏛️ Highlights & ancient sites
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- 🚘 Car rental & parking info
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Beautiful places on Corfu
All destinations, villages and day trips at a glance
Discover Corfu on your own terms
10 fully planned day tours, the most beautiful beaches on the west and east coast, and insider tips from first-hand experience — after four weeks on Corfu. Get our Corfu travel guide as your perfect companion!
- 🗺️ Road trip routes with maps
- 🏖️ Beautiful beaches & swimming spots
- 🏛️ All top sights & attractions
- 🤫 Unpublished insider tips
- 🍽️ Accommodation, tavernas & cafés
Places on Corfu you simply must visit
- Corfu Town (Kerkyra) with its UNESCO old town and Venetian fortresses
- Paleokastritsa with turquoise bays and a cliff-top monastery
- The Achilleion Palace, former summer residence of Empress Sisi
- Canal d'Amour in the north with its bizarre rock formations
- Angelokastro high above the cliffs on the west coast
- Porto Timoni — a photogenic double bay at the end of a walking trail
- Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island Pontikonisi
- Day trip to Paxos and Antipaxos
Plan and book your Corfu trip
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Tom & Ella
We are travel journalists, authors and parents with a deep love for Greece. On Greece Moments we share personal experiences and honest tips from countless trips through the Greek islands.
Frequently asked questions about Corfu
Here are the questions we get asked most often — answered briefly and clearly.
Early May to June and September are our clear favourites. The weather is warm, the sea reaches swimming temperature by June and the island is far less crowded than in high summer. Corfu in the Ionian Sea is greener and less windy than the Cyclades — which makes the landscape so special, though July and August can occasionally bring short rain showers. The shoulder seasons are particularly beautiful on Corfu.
Yes, absolutely. Corfu is hilly and the most beautiful corners of the island — the stunning beaches on the west coast, Paleokastritsa, Angelokastro and Porto Timoni — are simply not easy to reach without a car. Don't underestimate the distances and the mountainous terrain. We recommend a reasonably powerful vehicle as some access roads on the west coast are steep and narrow.
At the top of our list are the UNESCO old town of Corfu Town early in the morning or in the evening, Paleokastritsa with its turquoise bays and cliff-top monastery, and the double bay of Porto Timoni. The Achilleion Palace is worth a visit for the grounds — the interior is currently closed for renovation.
Absolutely. Paxos and Antipaxos are just a one-hour boat ride from Corfu and are true little island gems. Antipaxos has beaches that rival the Cyclades. If you have the time, an overnight stay on Paxos is even better — the authentic island life there is a real contrast to the more touristy Corfu.
Seven to ten days is enough to see the main highlights of the island comfortably. Corfu has the highest hotel density in Greece after Crete and offers enough for two weeks, especially if you're planning day trips to Paxos and Antipaxos. If you only have a long weekend, focus on Corfu Town and the west coast.
Yes, very much so. Many beaches around Corfu have shallow, calm water that's perfect for children. The west coast is slightly wilder while the east coast is calmer and often more comfortable for families. Corfu Town is easy to explore on foot and the medieval old town delights children too.
