Many tourists choose Corfu as their summer holiday destination. Here you will find the picture-postcard blue sea and dreamy beaches that have made the Greek islands’ tourist fortune, the inevitable ancient ruins, traditional taverns where you can dine on seafood and stay up late drinking and chatting, lush vegetation, excellent services and entertainment opportunities.
What makes Corfu unique among the Greek islands is its deep connection with Italy, due partly to its geographical proximity and partly to the Venetian domination that has left evident traces in its architecture.
It is a perfect destination for an easy-to-organise and affordable holiday that will provide you with dreamlike moments and unforgettable emotions. Little effort, lots of wonderful memories!
Corfu offers an extraordinary heritage that harmoniously blends natural beauty, millennial history and authentic traditions. The old town of Corfu Town (Kerkyra), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enchants with its Venetian palaces, cobbled streets and elegant squares such as the Spianada, the largest in the Balkans. The Achilleion, the sumptuous villa of Empress Sissi, dominates a scenic hillside with its neoclassical gardens and statues dedicated to Achilles.
Nature offers breathtaking scenery such as Paleokastritsa, with its turquoise bays surrounded by Orthodox monasteries perched on cliffs, and Sidari’s Canal d’Amour, where centuries-old rock formations create natural pools of romantic charm. Mount Pantokrator, the island’s highest peak, offers views stretching from Albania to the Italian coast, while picturesque mountain villages such as Pelekas and Lakones retain the authentic Greek atmosphere of olive groves and stone houses.
Byzantine monasteries dot the island with their golden domes and ancient frescoes, while the Venetian fortresses of the Old and New Town bear witness to centuries of domination. The island of Pontikonisi with its small white church is one of the most photographed symbols of Corfu. Every corner of the island tells thousands of years of history through archaeological sites, Orthodox churches and evidence of the Venetian, French and British dominations that shaped the unique identity of this Ionian pearl.
The entire coast of Corfu, from north to south, east side and west side, is dotted with accessible, swimmable beaches, washed by the typically blue and transparent Greek sea. There are beaches to suit all tastes: sandy, pebbly and gravelly, rocky, tiny, kilometre-long, lonely, crowded, for young people, for families, for couples…
The west coast offers golden beaches such as Glyfada and Agios Gordios, characterised by fine sand and crystal-clear waters protected by verdant headlands. The north of the island boasts the spectacular Sidari with its Canal d’Amour, while Paleokastritsa enchants with its six turquoise water bays nestled between white cliffs.
The east coast features more cosmopolitan beaches such as Dassia and Ipsos, ideal for water sports and nightlife, while Barbati offers a long white pebble shoreline in a preserved natural setting. The south of the island hides gems such as Chalikounas and the lagoon of Korission, where sand dunes and wetlands create unique ecosystems.
Myrtiotissa, described by Lawrence Durrell as ‘the most beautiful beach in the world’, represents the wild essence of Corfu with its golden sand surrounded by lush vegetation. Each beach tells a different story, from hidden coves only accessible by sea to sandy shores equipped with every modern comfort.
How do you choose where to stay in Corfu? There are many tourist accommodations scattered all over the island. When deciding where to book your hotel or flat, think about the type of holiday you want to take.
Corfu Town is an elegant town with plenty of facilities and entertainment and a great location in the centre of the island from which you can quickly reach all the main resorts. It is perfect as a base and is suitable for different types of holiday; the seaside resorts of Ipsos and Dassia also have something for everyone, be it young people, couples or families.
Other resorts, however, are better suited to a certain type of holiday. For example, Kavos is only recommended for young people in search of nightlife, while Paleokastritsa is for those who are more interested in the beauty of the landscape than the quantity of clubs.
We offer a selection of hotels at Corfu to suit all categories of travellers. The most booked by tourists are the sea-facing hotels, often right on the beach. If you want to play it safe, choose one of the following: they are among the most booked hotels in Corfu, sorted by number of reviews.
If you prefer space, privacy and the ability to prepare your own meals to a hotel holiday, book a holiday home at Corfu. We recommend a few below, but in this case we advise you to book early because houses and apartments for rent at Corfu are in high demand.
It is part of the Ionian Islands, an archipelago consisting of seven major islands plus other uninhabited islands and islets named after the sea that washes them. The Ionian Islands are located east of mainland Greece; in the case of Corfu, part of the west coast faces Albania.
Air connections are very good, with low-cost flights departing from many European cities.
In Corfu, there are local buses that connect the capital Corfu Town with the most famous beach resorts of the island. Another way to reach the main tourist attractions is to use the hop on hop off tourist buses, which make stops at the most interesting places.
However, if you want to explore the length and breadth of the island, even stopping at little-known beaches and villages, the only way is to rent a car. You will be able to find local car rental companies, but it is advisable to book before departure with international companies that guarantee more service and safety (often cheaper offers too!).
What's the weather at Corfu? Below are the temperatures and the weather forecast at Corfu for the next few days.
Corfu is part of the Ionian Islands archipelago, located on the west coast of the country in the Ionian Sea. Among them, Corfu is the northernmost, the closest to the coast of Apulia.
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