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CorfuIonian island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Green island with a Venetian old town (UNESCO), two fortresses and many small bays.
- Ferry
- From Igoumenitsa 1–1.5h; many flights
- Villages
- 5
- Beaches
- 4
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in CorfuSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
From Igoumenitsa 1–1.5h; many flights
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Corfu?
From Igoumenitsa 1–1.5h; many flights
Where should I stay on Corfu?
Popular bases include Corfu Town, Paleokastritsa, Kassiopi, Pelekas. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Corfu?
Highlights include Achilleion, Old Fortress, Pontikonisi, Canal d'Amour.
What are the best beaches on Corfu?
Well-known beaches include Paleokastritsa, Glyfada, Agios Gordios, Kalami. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Is there Uber or taxis on Corfu?
Uber does not operate on Corfu; use the local taxis. Ranks at the airport, port and Spianada square. Confirm the meter is on.
Which islands are near Corfu?
Other islands in the Ionian include Paxos, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Ithaca, Zakynthos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Corfu in the Ionian?
Yes. Corfu is part of the Ionian island group in Greece.
Guides about Corfu
- Corfu to Albania Day Trip: Ferry to Sarandë, Butrint and Ksamil
- Corfu vs Zakynthos vs Lefkada: Best Ionian Island
- Ionian Island Hopping: Corfu to Zakynthos
- Porto Timoni: Corfu's Double Beach
- Corfu Travel Guide: Old Town, Paleokastritsa and Porto Timoni
- Othonoi, Ereikoussa and Mathraki: Corfu's Outlying Islands
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.