Welcome to Corfu
Corfu is popularly known as the Green Island and if it is your first time to visit this wonderful corner you´ll understand pretty fast why. It is located in the Ionian See and is home to fantastic colourful landscapes: from unique cliffs to lovely, sandy beaches and mountains covered by olive groves all year round. It´s natural beauty will bring you into a magical trip that certainly willI become unforgettable!
Get ready to enjoy this hidden gem off the northwest coast of Greece through it’s rich history, warm welcoming people, traditions and scenery.
Things to Do
Hopping: Paxos, Antipaxos, Blue Caves
While in Corfu, try to organize your trip in such a way that you find some time to visit the colourful neighboring islands of Paxos…
...and Antipaxos- this magnificent trip will add some extra drenaline to your vacation! You´ll spend an unforgettable day while enjoying the natural wonders of the famous Blue Caves, swimming and snorkeling around the cristal clear waters of Antipaxos and of course visiting the tiny neighbouring island of Paxos!
Plan your Dive & Dive your Plan
Scuba diving is one of the most popular activities to do in Corfu. Refresh yourself in the blue waters…
...and discover the colourful underwater world. Corfu offers the perfect setting for both beginners and experienced divers. While entry-level courses can focus on accesible shore dives, experienced divers can enjoy diving on shipwrecks and caves. Plenty of dive operators with a long tracking record that will make your dreams come true!
Explore & Enjoy Corfu Old Town
Plan some hours to explore the Old Town of Corfu. Enjoy getting lost along the labyrinth of numerous tiny streets that connect with…
... charming alleyways, while taking your time to enter all kind of shops. Here you´ll find a huge variety, from delicious tavernas, traditional handcraft shops to the most typical souvenirs places. Corfu´s rich history will delight you with some special highlights like the Old Fortress and St. Michael´s Palace.
The majestic Achilleion Palace
Waiting for you in Corfu´s old town is undoubtedly one of the historical and architectural jewels…
You are most likely familiar with the name Achilles. He was a Greek hero and this palace was obviously named after him. You´ll find a meaningful variety of antique paintings and classical sculptures. Plan some time to visit the museum/palace as you will be surprised by the many lovely corners you´ll encounter. You can even enter in some of the premises that once belonged to Empress Sisi of Austria.
Taste the best olive oil
Corfu´s landscape is mainly covered by olive groves thus you can easily imagine that one of the best spots around the world to try…
Hopping to Pontikonisi
Maybe you didn´t realize that while landing in Corfu, still from the air, you had already spot the Mouse Island…
Hike to Porto Timoni Beach
Certainly you are familiar with the famous and iconic picture of the twin beaches of Porto Timoni…
...You´ll need at least half-day to have a succesfull trip. However, if you rather prefer not to rush, then better organize it for a full day. Head to Afionas -west Corfu- and start hiking and just follow the uncomplicated trail down to the twin beaches. You´ll be amazed by the clear, turquoise waters of these two majestuc bays. You can get here by boat, too. There are plenty of boat operators which offer this trip even in combination with other famous spots.
Mount Pantokrator
If you are looking forward to find the best panoramic views of Corfu, then don´t loose any time and get to the highest peak…
...Accesibility is fairly easy, as you can get there using any type of vehicle. For those seeking an adventure, make your way up the hiking trails of Mount Pantokrator and soon enough your efforts will be rewarded with some of the most iconic sceneries in Corfu. Get slowly-slowly to corfu´s highest peaks while enjoying a the smell of the pine forests.
Visit the Nature Reserve of Chalikounas
Could you imagine to see and walk through sand dunes in Corfu? Yes, indeed it is possible! Next to the impressive Lake Korission…
..., you´ll find a 7 km long beach that stretches from Chalikounas until Isos. A nature reserve that is home to a unique landscape, flora and fauna -such as the beautiful flamingoes- in the middle of the Ioanian sea.
If you love spending time close to nature, come and visit the nature reseve of Chalikounas. It´s well preserved natural environment makes it a perfect destination for nature lovers! The beach features crystal-clear waters and the long stretch of sand is fully decorated by sand dunes.
Canal d’Amour Beach
Like Porto Timoni twin beaches this idyllic hidden cove is one of the most photogenic places to visit in Corfu…
...The access is much easier than in Porto Timoni and soon you will be swimming and sunbathing around its unique yellow rock formations. Fantastic for all kind of visitors, its famous for it calms, sheltered waters. Take your time and explore the different bays and coves around Sidari!
Paragliding in Corfu
You have different spots where to paraglide in Corfu whereas one of the most popular one is in Sidari…
Snorkel in Paleokastritsa & Blue Lagoon
When visiting this bay automatically you´ll feel like swimming & snorkeling in some sort of a tropical beach…
...Paleokastritsa´s crystal-clear and turquoise waters are just amazing! It definitely should be on your to-do´s list. Plan a full day thus you can move around, explore and discover some of the best unspoiled hidden bays in Corfu!
And if you look forward to some dry adventures, then make your way up to the 13th-century Byzantine monastery. Once on the hills top, take your time to enjoy panoramic views!