Acharavi Corfu is a relaxed, well-equipped resort on the north coast, stretching along a vast 3-kilometre bay of sand and shingle. Combining a real working-town feel with a long, calm beach, it suits families and those wanting space over nightlife. This guide covers the beach, what to do, the atmosphere and how to visit. Plan … Read more
Porto Timoni Corfu is the island’s most spectacular double beach, two back-to-back bays on a wild headland below the village of Afionas on the north-west coast. Reached by a downhill hike or a short boat taxi, it rewards the effort with brilliant clear water. This guide covers the viewpoint, how to get there and the … Read more
Dassia Corfu is a popular east-coast resort with a long Blue Flag beach of sand and shingle, famous for its water sports and boat trips, just 8 kilometres north of Corfu Town. It blends family-friendly swimming with a lively holiday scene. This guide covers the beach, what to do, the nightlife and how to visit. … Read more
The New Fortress Corfu is a mighty Venetian citadel rising above the old port of Corfu Town, built from 1576 to strengthen the city’s defences. With its tunnels, ramparts and superb rooftop views, it complements the Old Fortress across the town. This guide covers its history, what to see and how to visit. Plan the … Read more
Mon Repos Corfu is an elegant neoclassical villa set in a green wooded estate just south of Corfu Town, raised in the early nineteenth century as a British residence and later a royal summer home. Today it houses the Museum of Paleopolis amid ancient ruins. This guide covers its history, the museum, the grounds and … Read more
Pelekas Corfu is a picturesque hilltop village on the west coast, famous for Kaiser’s Throne, widely considered the island’s best sunset viewpoint, and for the golden sandy beaches of Kontogialos, Glyfada and Myrtiotissa just below. This guide covers the village, Kaiser’s Throne, the beaches and how to visit. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. … Read more
Mount Pantokrator Corfu is the island’s highest peak, rising to 906 metres above the north-east coast and crowned by a monastery. Its summit gives a 360-degree view over all of Corfu, the Ionian Sea, the Albanian mountains and, on a clear day, the heel of Italy. This guide covers how to reach the top, the … Read more
A Parga day trip from Corfu cruises across the Ionian Sea to the picture-postcard mainland town of Parga, its pastel houses cascading below a Venetian castle, often combined with Sivota and the turquoise Blue Lagoon. This guide covers the itinerary, what to see in Parga, the swimming stops and how to book the cruise. Plan … Read more
A Corfu to Albania day trip crosses the strait by fast ferry to the seaside city of Saranda and the UNESCO-listed ancient ruins of Butrint, just over an hour away. It pairs Roman and Venetian history with a different country in a single day. This guide covers the itinerary, what to see, the passport rules … Read more
Aqualand Corfu is among the biggest water parks in Europe, set near Agios Ioannis about 9 kilometres from Corfu Town, with over 50 slides, pools and water games. It is the island’s top family day out. This guide covers the rides, the tickets, how to get there and the tips that make the day easy. … Read more