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Bizarrely shaped sandstone cliffs jut out into the sea like outstretched fingers. In between, narrow sea channels where people swim in the milky-blue water in search of everlasting love. The Canal d’Amour on Corfu<\/strong> is just as romantic as it sounds.<\/p>\n

“The Canal d’Amour is not just a single canal of love. Several fjord-like inlets, surrounded by yellowish sandstone cliffs, form bays where you can cool off during the summer months.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Landscape on the Canal d’Amour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In summer, crowds of holidaymakers visit the striking coastal landscape in the northwest of Corfu<\/strong>. Read on to find out how you can explore these “love channels of the island” in peace and quiet.<\/p>\n

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#1 How to get to the Canal d’Amour<\/h2>\n

The Canal d’Amour<\/strong> is one of Corfu’s top attractions, located in the northwest of the island next to the holiday resort of Sidari. Immediately west of Sidari’s long sandy beach, the striking coastal landscape begins.<\/p>\n

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Corfu Love Channel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The best way to get to Sidari is by renting a car. There are several parking facilities in the village (see point #2). You can book cheap rental cars for Corfu directly with our partner Discover Cars<\/em>*:<\/p>\n

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The public Corfu Green Buses<\/strong> travel several times a day from the capital Kerkyra to Sidari (travel time 1 hour 15 minutes). You can find timetables at: Ktel Kerkyras<\/a><\/p>\n

There is also the possibility to join a guided tour to the Canal d’Amour<\/strong>. The canals can be visited from land as part of a bus tour, or from the water by motorboat or stand-up paddleboard. Click on GetYourGuide* tours for details, prices and availability:<\/p>\n

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#2 Canal d’Amour Parking<\/h2>\n

The parking situation in Sidari can be chaotic, especially during high season. Parking is generally not permitted along the streets, and yellow lines indicate no-parking zones. In summer especially, the police regularly check for and penalise parking violations.<\/p>\n

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At the port of Sidari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The closest parking options to the Canal d’Amour are at the Kanali Apartments (approx. \u20ac5) or at the Canal d’Amour Parking<\/strong> (approx. \u20ac7). There are also several large free car parks in the town centre \u2014 \u00bbSidari Centre Free Parking\u00ab and \u00bbGreek Village Free Parking\u00ab \u2014 about a 12-minute walk from the Canal d’Amour.<\/p>\n

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#3 Best time to visit the canals<\/h2>\n

Since the Canal d’Amour is one of the most popular sights in Corfu<\/strong>, numerous holidaymakers visit the coastal strip every day. Especially during the day, there is a real pilgrimage atmosphere along the waterfront promenade and in the taverns and bars.<\/p>\n