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Greece

Corfu

Turquoise bays, white cliffs and stone villages

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

Mission Corfu

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7-day itinerary

An idea for a route, not an obligation: change the order, skip stops, stay where you like.

  1. 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.
  2. 2Day 2Paleokastritsa

    Morning

    Afternoon

    • Lunch on the beach and a break at La Grotta Bar, with cliff diving.
    • Check-in in Liapades.

    Evening

  3. 3Day 3Cape Drastis

    Morning

    • A swim in Liapades.

    Afternoon

    Evening

  4. 4Day 4Porto Timoni and Doukades

    Morning

    • Set off early for Porto Timoni: the walk down is nicer and quieter in the morning.

    Afternoon

    Evening

  5. 5Day 5Heading south

    Morning

    Afternoon

    Evening

  6. 6Day 6Notos

    Morning

    Afternoon

    • A quick lunch and a sunset aperitif at Halikounas.

    Evening

  7. 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.

What to see

7 areas to explore.

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.

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

Rokamare

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

7 areas with places to try.

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.

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

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.

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.