The Corfu cruise port sits at the New Port, about 1.5 to 2 kilometres from the historic centre of Corfu Town. With a UNESCO Old Town, two fortresses and scenic Kanoni all close by, it makes a rewarding day in port. This guide covers getting from the terminal to town, the best things to do … Read more
The Museum of Asian Art Corfu, housed in the grand Palace of St Michael and St George, a neoclassical building on the Esplanade, is the only museum of its type in the country, holding around 15,000 Chinese, Japanese and other Asian works of art. This guide covers the palace, the collection, the highlights and how … 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. The New … 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
Corfu Town is the island’s elegant capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of pastel Venetian lanes, two great fortresses, the arcaded Liston and the church of Agios Spyridon. Shaped by Venetian, French and British rule, its Old Town is one of the loveliest in Greece. This guide covers what to see and do, the fortresses, … Read more
The best base on the island depends on the trip, and where to stay in Corfu comes down to Corfu Town for culture and first-timers, the green north-east coast for quiet luxury, the west coast for golden beaches and sunsets, or family resorts like Dassia and Acharavi. The large island offers a base for every … Read more