Guide to Corfu
Corfu Virtual Tour
Corfu is the northernmost of the Greek islands. It is cooler than Rhodes or Crete, but the resorts are drenched in greenery. Prices in Corfu are higher than in other regions of the country, and it is justified - there is everything that even the most sophisticated tourist can dream of. The total length of beaches - about 200 km, in addition to swimming, vacationers have fun water skiing and catamarans, playing volleyball, scuba diving.
If you are staying in Kerkyra (the main city of the island), be sure to visit Spianad Square. It is considered to be the most beautiful square in Greece! Interesting ancient temples: the Church of St. Spyridon, which houses the sarcophagus with the relics of the patron saint of the city, and the Catholic Cathedral of St. Christopher. Walking around the Old Town, see the Municipality, the old Regenda Palace and the Liston Building. Not far from Kerkyra, in Kanoni, is the Monastery of Vlaherna, from where you can take a boat to the island of Pondikonisi and see the 13th century church.
Corfu is an open-air museum, but if you can't get enough of it, visit Albania or take a cruise ship to Bari, Italy, where the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker are kept.
Photos of Corfu
Tours to Corfu
Whatever the length of your Corfu tour, Corfu is the capital of the island of the same name, so it's harder to find a cheap tour than other island resorts. The city is famous for its clean beaches and warm sea.
Most travelers go in search of a hot trip to the resort to learn new types of water activities that were not available to them before. For this purpose, Corfu is best visited in the summer. July is considered the best month for windsurfing.
If you are interested in a budget vacation, the cheapest way to go from November to March. To combine a sightseeing tour with a beach vacation, you should go to Corfu in May. With the arrival of this month prices remain moderate, and the opportunities for tourists are expanding.
The average cost of a week's tour to Corfu starts from 1000 EUR. However, if you want not only to lie on the beach and enjoy the local scenery, but also to go in search of historical sights and cultural monuments, such a trip will cost significantly more. This is due not only to the favorable climate, but also to the presence of a variety of entertainment. There are three water parks in the vicinity of the resort.
Interesting places in Corfu
Tour companies offer interesting excursions in Corfu (land and sea), as well as cruises to Italy. If you're used to doing without a guide, you can find a itinerary on the Internet, rent a car and go exploring on your own. Fans of shopping can buy in Corfu fur and leather products made by Greek factories, as well as various delicacies. Even small villages have nightclubs and discos.
Flight ticket prices
Corfu International Airport, named after Ioannis Kapodistrias, receives flights from many European cities, including London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Warsaw, and Madrid. Airlines such as Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, British Airways, easyJet, and Iberia operate flights to the island. The flight time from London is approximately 3 hours, while from Paris, it is around 2.5 hours.
Ticket prices vary depending on the season. In the low season, one-way tickets can be found for €60–90, while in the summer, prices start from €150. To save money, it’s best to book tickets in advance or look for deals from budget airlines.
The best hotels in Corfu
The cost of accommodation in any of the resort towns of Corfu directly depends on the proximity to the sea. Hotels 3*-4* in Corfu town offer standard double rooms at the price of 30-50 EUR per night, staying in a 5* hotel within walking distance from the beach will cost you 75-120 EUR per night. The most affordable options you will find on the third coast line (20-30 minutes walk to the sea) or in small resort villages in the southern part of the island. You can stay in one of these hotels for just 25-30 EUR for two people.
Travel budget
Statistically, a one-week beach vacation in Corfu for two people costs about 1200 EUR. If you plan to go on excursions around the island, add another 500-550 EUR to that amount. The final budget depends on how you would like to spend your vacation, where you will eat, what hotel you will choose, will get there by direct (charter) or connecting flight. We recommend exploring travel forums to find information on inexpensive cafes and other little tricks to help you save money.
| The budget for a trip to Corfu | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | from 500 EUR | Accommodation | from 25 EUR per day |
| Average check in a restaurant | from 30 EUR | Transportation fare | from 2.10 EUR |
| Excursion | from 80 EUR | ||
| Total: about 1725 EUR for a week for two people | |||
Corfu Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (aka Kerkyra Airport) is located 3 km from the center of the island's main city. It receives scheduled and charter flights, with peak traffic during the summer months. It serves more than 2 million people annually.
Transfer to Corfu from the airport
From the airport to the town of Kerkyra (also called Corfu) you will be taken by buses 5 and 6. They go to the central bus station, from where you can go anywhere on the island. You can also take a cab (8-10 EUR).
Public transportation in Corfu
Transportation around Corfu Town, as well as transportation from Corfu Town to the nearest suburbs, is possible with Blue Bus buses departing from the bus station in San Rocco Square. The bus station on I.Theotoki Street is the base station for KTEL's Green Bus.
Car rental in Corfu
You can rent a car at the office of one of the world's leading companies (Hertz, Avis, Budget, Sixt) or from Greek rental companies. There are plenty of offers even in high season, so you don't need to book a car in advance. Rental prices start from 30 EUR per day.
Safety in Corfu
The island has a low crime rate, and even petty theft is rare. To avoid provoking conflict with locals, avoid talking politics - Greeks are often critical of the authorities, but they won't tolerate it from a visitor.