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. Pelekas blends traditional charm with breathtaking views, … 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. Parga … 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
Corfu with kids is easy and rewarding, with safe shallow beaches, one of Europe’s biggest water parks, gentle boat trips and an aquarium. The green island packs family fun into short distances. This guide covers the best family beaches, the top things to do with children, where to stay and practical tips. Corfu is a … Read more
The Old Fortress Corfu is the great Venetian citadel on a rocky promontory beside Corfu Town, its walls, moat and twin peaks guarding the Old Town for centuries. Today it offers a church, museums, a music school and superb views. This guide covers its history, tickets, opening hours and how to visit. The fortress is … Read more
Angelokastro Corfu is a dramatic Byzantine castle perched on a 305-metre cliff above Paleokastritsa on the north-west coast. Never conquered except once, it guarded the island for centuries and rewards the climb with 360-degree views. This guide covers its history, what to see and how to visit the “Castle of the Angel”. Angelokastro is one … Read more
Mouse Island Corfu, known as Pontikonisi, is the island’s most photographed sight, a tiny green islet crowned by a Byzantine chapel, seen from the Kanoni viewpoint beside the causeway to Vlacherna Monastery. This guide covers what it is, the view from Kanoni, how to reach the islet by boat and how to get there. This … Read more
Agios Gordios Corfu is a beautiful west-coast resort, a long sweep of golden sand below lush green cliffs, marked by the dramatic Ortholithos rock rising from the sea. It offers water sports, relaxed tavernas and superb sunsets. This guide covers the beach, what to do, the atmosphere and how to visit. Agios Gordios is a … Read more