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”. Plan the whole … 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. Plan … 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. Plan the whole trip … Read more
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. Plan the … 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. Plan the … 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