Corfu Travel Guide
Places to Visit & Driving Tips
5 Useful Tips Before Driving in Corfu
1. Book Your Car in Advance
Corfu is a very popular destination, especially during July and August. Rental cars can become limited during the busiest weeks, particularly smaller and automatic vehicles.
Booking your car in advance gives you more choice and helps you avoid last-minute availability problems.
2. Choose a Smaller Car for Exploring Villages
Many roads in Corfu, especially in traditional villages and rural areas, can be narrow and winding.
A smaller car is often easier to drive, park and manoeuvre when exploring the island.
3. Don’t Always Follow Your GPS Blindly
Google Maps and other navigation apps are very useful in Corfu, but they can occasionally suggest very narrow local roads or shortcuts through villages.
If a road looks unusually narrow or difficult, it is often better to stay on the main road even if the journey takes a few minutes longer.
4. Allow Extra Time for Your Journeys
Distances in Corfu can sometimes be misleading.
The island has mountainous areas, winding roads and many villages, so a journey of 20 or 30 kilometres may take longer than you expect.
Take your time, drive carefully and enjoy the scenery along the way.
5. Explore Beyond the Main Tourist Areas
One of the biggest advantages of having a car in Corfu is the freedom to discover places that are difficult to reach by public transport.
Hidden beaches, traditional villages, mountain viewpoints and quiet coastal areas are often just a short drive away from the main resorts.
Corfu Guide
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Old Town of Corfu
Corfu Old Town is one of the most beautiful historic centres in Greece and has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walk through the narrow Venetian streets known locally as “kantounia”, visit Spianada Square and the Liston, explore the Old Fortress and stop at the famous Church of Saint Spyridon.
The town is also full of cafés, restaurants, small shops and impressive architecture.
Nomad Tip: Park outside the historic centre and explore Corfu Old Town on foot.
Kanoni & Vlacherena Monastery
Kanoni is one of the most famous viewpoints in Corfu.
From here you can enjoy the classic view of Vlacherna Monastery, the small white monastery located on a tiny island connected to the mainland by a narrow walkway.
Just behind it you can also see Pontikonisi, also known as Mouse Island.
Nomad Tip: Stop at the Kanoni viewpoint and watch the planes landing and taking off from Corfu Airport just above the water.
Achilleion Palace
Achilleion Palace is one of Corfu’s most famous historical landmarks.
It was built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sissi, and is surrounded by impressive gardens and statues inspired by Greek mythology.
The palace is located near the village of Gastouri, south of Corfu Town.
Nomad Tip: Visitor access and opening areas may change due to restoration works, so check the latest opening information before travelling.
Palaiokastritsa
Paleokastritsa is one of the most beautiful areas of Corfu and is famous for its turquoise water, green hills and small rocky bays.
You can swim at one of the beaches, visit the monastery above the bay or take a small boat trip to explore nearby caves and hidden beaches.
The surrounding area also offers some of the best views on the island.
Nomad Tip: Combine Paleokastritsa with Lakones village and Angelokastro for an excellent half-day road trip.
Porto Timoni
Porto Timoni is one of Corfu’s most photographed natural landscapes.
Located below the village of Afionas, it consists of two beautiful beaches on opposite sides of a narrow strip of land.
The beaches can only be reached on foot or by boat, making the area feel more remote and untouched.
Nomad Tip: Park in or near Afionas and continue on foot. Wear comfortable shoes because the path can be rocky and steep in some places.
Kassiopi
Kassiopi is a picturesque harbour village located in northeast Corfu.
The village combines traditional charm with restaurants, cafés, small beaches and beautiful views across the sea.
Above the village you can also visit the ruins of Kassiopi Castle.
Nomad Tip: Walk from the harbour towards Bataria and Kanoni beaches for some of the clearest water in the area.
Cape Drastis & Loggas
The northwest coast of Corfu is known for its dramatic cliffs and impressive sea views.
Cape Drastis is one of the most distinctive natural landscapes on the island, while nearby Loggas Beach in Peroulades is famous for its high cliffs and spectacular sunsets.
Nomad Tip: Visit Cape Drastis and Loggas together and combine them with Sidari or Peroulades.
Mount Pantokrator
Mount Pantokrator is the highest mountain in Corfu and one of the best places to enjoy panoramic views of the island.
On a clear day, you can see large parts of Corfu as well as the nearby Albanian coastline.
The drive towards the summit passes through beautiful mountain scenery and traditional villages.
Nomad Tip: Some sections of the road are narrow, so drive slowly and be prepared to give way to oncoming vehicles.
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