1AREA 1 / 7
Corfu town
The Venetian old town, beautiful in the evening.
- Stroll through the Spianada, the Liston and around the Venetian Fortress, lovely when lit up.
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Turquoise bays, white cliffs and stone villages
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An island to enjoy slowly: sea in the morning, a carefully chosen sunset and dinner in a family-run taverna. Here are the areas we liked most: pick the ones that inspire you and give each as much time as you like.
- Budget
- ★★★★★AffordableFamily-run tavernas and simple stays keep the bill low.
- Suggested length
- 6–7 days
- Getting around
- Motorbike or scooter; we came by ferry from Bari
- Where to stay
- Corfu town, Liapades, the south
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Mission Corfu
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Food0/17Attractions0/167-day itinerary
An idea for a route, not an obligation: change the order, skip stops, stay where you like.
1Day 1Corfu town
Evening
- Arrival and check-in in the old town.
- Dinner at Ta Kokoria or To Tsipouradiko.
- A stroll through the Spianada, the Liston and the Venetian Fortress.
2Day 2Paleokastritsa
Morning
- A swim at Agia Triada Beach.
Afternoon
- Lunch on the beach and a break at La Grotta Bar, with cliff diving.
- Check-in in Liapades.
Evening
- Sunset and dinner at Akron Beach Bar, or in Lakones at Il Pozzo.
3Day 3Cape Drastis
Morning
- A swim in Liapades.
Afternoon
- By motorbike to Cape Drastis: white cliffs (bring water).
Evening
- Sunset on the cliffs.
- Dinner at Katerina's Taverna or Taverna Aspasia.
4Day 4Porto Timoni and Doukades
Morning
- Set off early for Porto Timoni: the walk down is nicer and quieter in the morning.
Afternoon
- Lunch and a swim at Agios Georgios Pagon.
- A stop at the Paleokastritsa Monastery.
Evening
- Dinner in Doukades, at Taverna Elizabeth or O Doukas.
5Day 5Heading south
Morning
- Drive down the west coast to Agios Gordios, with a swim and lunch at Romantic Palace.
Afternoon
- Check-in in Agios Nikolaos, at Pension Elena, and some downtime.
6Day 6Notos
Morning
- Beach in Notos or at Issos Beach.
Afternoon
- A quick lunch and a sunset aperitif at Halikounas.
Evening
- Dinner at Panorama Restaurant.
7Day 7Heading home
Morning
- Back to Corfu town: shopping in the centre.
Afternoon
- Lunch in the centre, then the ferry to Bari, leaving a good margin for boarding.
Attractions
Places and sights not to miss: 7 areas to explore.
- 1Corfu town
- 2Paleokastritsa and Lakones
- 3Liapades
- 4Cape Drastis and the north
- 5Porto Timoni and Agios Georgios
- 6The south
- 7Notos and Issos
2AREA 2 / 7
Paleokastritsa and Lakones
The west coast: turquoise bays and views from above.
- Agia Triada Beach: turquoise water and organised beach clubs, ideal for a day by the sea.
- La Grotta Bar: a cliffside bar with diving spots.
- Paleokastritsa Monastery: by day for the interior, lit up in the evening.
- Sunset at Lakones: a view over the six bays. Arrive 30–45 minutes early.
- Makrades: a nearby market village with kumquat liqueur, olive oil and honey (best by day).
3AREA 3 / 7
Liapades
A small, quiet village, a good base on the west side.
- A beach within walking distance. No nightlife, but the tavernas stay open in the evening.
Where to stay
4AREA 4 / 7
Cape Drastis and the north
White cliffs, among the island's most beautiful.
- Cape Drastis: spectacular cliffs, no bars or tavernas: bring water. A beautiful sunset, even if the horizon is not fully open to the west.
- Loggas Beach: 5 minutes away, a more open sunset horizon.
5AREA 5 / 7
Porto Timoni and Agios Georgios
A walk to one of the most beautiful bays, then a long beach.
- Porto Timoni: a double bay reached on foot from Afionas in 30–40 minutes. Go early, between 8 and 10: the trail is quiet. Good shoes, a parasol and water, as there is no beach club.
- Agios Georgios Pagon: a sandy bay over 2 km long, Blue Flag, with beach clubs and water sports.
6AREA 6 / 7
The south
More authentic and less touristy: long beaches and fishing villages.
- Agios Gordios: a 2.5 km sandy beach.
- Petriti: the island's largest fishing harbour, colourful boats and an old-Greece feel.
- Lefkimi: the real town of the south, crossed by the Potami river, with bridges and kafenia on its banks.
Where to stay
Pension Elena in Agios Nikolaos: budget-friendly and well rated, with direct beach access.
7AREA 7 / 7
Notos and Issos
Dunes, wide beaches and a garden by the sea.
- Notos beach, or Issos Beach: a large beach among the dunes.
- For sunset, move to Halikounas: Notos faces east.
Where to eat
Where to have breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lunch, dinner and street food
7 areas with restaurants, trattorias and street food.
- 1Corfu town
- 2Paleokastritsa and Lakones
- 3Liapades
- 4Cape Drastis and the north
- 5Porto Timoni and Agios Georgios
- 6The south
- 7Notos and Issos
1AREA 1 / 7
Corfu town
- Ta Kokoria: a historic taverna in an alley with an inner courtyard; sofrito, pastitsada, pita with tzatziki.
- To Tsipouradiko: street food and ouzo bar, no bookings (expect a wait after 21:30).
2AREA 2 / 7
Paleokastritsa and Lakones
- Akron Beach Bar: on the sand, elegant dinner and excellent cocktails. Closed Wednesdays, booking advised.
- Il Pozzo: family run, moussaka and taramasalata (4.8/5): the safest choice with a view.
- Bella Vista: same view, more uneven food: better for an aperitif.
- Golden Fox: terrace with pool and sunset cocktails, pricier.
3AREA 3 / 7
Liapades
- Aspros and Marineris: tavernas in the village.
- Costas Steak House: charcoal grill under an ivy pergola (4.6/5).
4AREA 4 / 7
Cape Drastis and the north
- Katerina's Taverna (Sidari): open since 1982, moussaka and generous portions. Very popular, book ahead.
- Taverna Aspasia (Peroulades): fish and Mediterranean cooking, no booking.
- Dysis: more refined and pricier, dinner right where you watch the sunset.
5AREA 5 / 7
Porto Timoni and Agios Georgios
- Doukades: a traditional village with a stone square and an ancient plane tree. Dine at Taverna Elizabeth (pastitsada) or O Doukas.
6AREA 6 / 7
The south
- Romantic Palace (Agios Gordios): on the beach, organic cooking and fresh fish.
- Limanaki and Leonidas (Petriti): catch of the day by the harbour.
- Kalami Taverna (Boukari): tables almost in the water, under an ancient olive tree.
- Savvas Taverna (Lefkimi): fried salt cod with garlic sauce.
7AREA 7 / 7
Notos and Issos
- Panorama Restaurant: a tropical garden by the sea.
To taste
Corfu's menu: how many can you try?
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Good to know
- In August the sun sets around 20:40.
- The ferry from Bari arrives in Corfu town: leave extra time for boarding on the way back.
- Paxos and Antipaxos: boats leave Corfu town in the morning and return late afternoon. Worth a full day.
- Times, prices and opening hours are indicative: please check before you go.
Got room in your suitcase?
Here is what I would pack.
- Kumquat liqueur The island's signature liqueur, in the shops of Makrades and Corfu town.
- Olive oil and honey From the small producers in the villages, for example in Makrades.
Prices and availability are indicative.
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