Glyfada beach Corfu is one of the island’s most popular west-coast beaches, a long sweep of golden sand below pine-clad cliffs, with Blue Flag water, lively beach bars, water sports and famous sunsets. This guide covers what the beach is like, its facilities, the water sports, the sunsets and how to get there. Glyfada is … Read more
Kassiopi Corfu is a charming harbour village on the north-east coast, balancing authentic Greek character with a lively holiday scene around its horseshoe waterfront. It offers a ruined Byzantine castle, clear-water pebble coves and a string of tavernas and bars. This guide covers what to do, the castle, the beaches and how to visit. Kassiopi … Read more
Sidari Corfu is the island’s most popular north-coast resort, famous for the sculpted sandstone of the Canal d’Amour, a long sandy main beach with shallow water, and a lively strip of tavernas and bars. This guide covers what to do, the Canal d’Amour, the beaches, the nightlife and how to visit the resort. Sidari blends … Read more
A Paxos day trip from Corfu is the island’s most popular boat excursion, cruising south to the sea caves of Paxos, the turquoise coves of Antipaxos and the village of Gaios. Boats leave Corfu port around 8am and return near 7pm. This guide covers the itinerary, the swimming stops, the practical details and how to … Read more
Corfu scooter and ATV rental is a fun, breezy way to explore the island’s winding roads, with quads from around 30 euros a day and scooters even less. A car licence covers a 50cc scooter and quads up to 550cc in Greece. This guide covers where to hire, the costs, the licence rules and the … Read more
A Corfu road trip is the finest way to see the green island, linking the dramatic north coast, the lush west and the quiet south in scenic loops no bus route matches. Three or four days by car cover the highlights at a relaxed pace. This guide sets out the best drives, a practical route … Read more
Driving in Corfu is the key to the real island, but its roads are narrow, winding and steep in the hills, so caution matters. You drive on the right, speed limits run from 50 km/h in towns to 90 on rural roads, and there are no tolls. This guide covers road conditions, the rules, parking … Read more
Corfu airport car rental is the simplest way to start an island road trip, with both international chains and local agencies handing over cars metres from the arrivals hall at CFU. A meet-and-greet from a local company is usually the best value. This guide covers how pick-up works, what it costs, the requirements and the … Read more
Corfu car rental is the best way to explore the green island freely, reaching the mountain villages, hidden beaches and viewpoints that buses miss. A small hire car costs from around 25 to 50 euros a day, picked up most easily at the airport. This guide covers where to rent, what it costs, which car … Read more
Corfu rewards a visit from spring to autumn, but the best time to visit Corfu falls in May to mid-June and September to early October, when temperatures are pleasant, the sea warm enough to swim and both crowds and prices below the midsummer peak. July and August are hottest and busiest, while the green island’s … Read more