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Corfu

Ionian colour and old fortresses

Last reviewed: 3 September 2026

Recommended stay
2–4 days
Best time to visit
May to June and September to October
Airports
CFU
Photo by Alex Ghiurau · Unsplash

Corfu at a glance

Corfu Town is a UNESCO-listed Ionian capital of Venetian lanes, fortresses and a wide esplanade. The Liston, Spianada, both fortresses, Saint Spyridon, Kanoni, Mouse Island, Paleokastritsa and Mon Repos sit in walkable areas or a short ride apart, with day trips to Paxos, Sidari, Mount Pantokrator and beach villages.

Quick information

Recommended stay2–4 days
Best time to visitMay to June and September to October
AirportsCFU
Budget travelAccommodation and boat days drive costs most strongly. Check prices shortly before your trip instead of relying on a fixed estimate.

Shoulder months suit the Old Town and Paleokastritsa without peak heat. Summer is beach and boat weather; fortress walls need an early start.

Plan your visit

Airport to centre

Corfu City Bus line 15

City bus from the airport through the intercity bus station and San Rocco Square to the port

Standard public-transport fareTransport

Must-see sights

Corfu Old Town
Liston
Spianada Square
Sights

One-day itinerary

  1. Morning: Spianada Square, Liston arcade and the Old Fortress.
  2. Lunch: meze and seafood at a lane taverna behind the Liston.
  3. Afternoon: Saint Spyridon Church and the Old Town lanes.
  4. Evening: sofrito or bourdeto at a Liston or old-port restaurant.
Itineraries

Best areas to stay

  1. Old Town

    Corfu Old Town

    UNESCO lanes, with luggage-unfriendly streets and lively evenings.

    Best for

    First visits, Liston and the fortresses

  2. Garitsa / Kanoni

    Garitsa

    A southern waterfront useful for Mon Repos and Kanoni.

    Best for

    Bay views and a short ride to Mouse Island

  3. Paleokastritsa

    Coves and a monastery; expect a longer ride to the Old Town.

    Best for

    A west-coast beach stay

  4. Sidari / north coast

    Sidari

    Useful for Canal d'Amour geology and nightlife; not a walking base for the fortresses.

    Best for

    A beach-village stay

Approximate budget

  • Budget

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Simple rooms, bakeries, walking and buses; excludes travel to Corfu.

  • Mid-range

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Comfortable room, tavernas, buses or a short rental and selected boats.

  • Comfort

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Old Town or villa stays, frequent dining, private transfers and reserved boat days.

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