Things to do in Corfu

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Paleokastritsa Beach showing general coastal views

Port of Corfu featuring general coastal views

Paleokastritsa Beach featuring a pebble beach

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1. Port of Corfu

Visit the picturesque Port of Corfu to escape the touristic bustle of Corfu Town. Stroll along the seafront and enjoy views of nearby islands and architectural landmarks. Cool off with a swim in the crystal-clear waters or have lunch at a waterfront café.

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Port of Corfu showing general coastal views

2. Barbati Beach

On Corfu’s east coast, Barbati Beach is a resort where you can experience a combination of relaxation, adventure and Greek culture. Swim in the crystal-clear Ionian Sea and take boat trips to secluded bays. Enjoy walks to traditional villages and marvel at Corfu’s tallest mountain. Barbati Beach is a short drive from Corfu Town and attracts families, couples and groups of friends.

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Barbati Beach featuring tropical scenes, landscape views and a beach bar

3. Arillas Beach

Combine relaxation and entertainment with nature and local history at Arillas Beach. It’s a beach popular with both families and couples. Enjoy relaxed walks on the 1.2-mile-long (2-kilometer) stretch of golden sand and swim in the warm, shallow water. Check out islets noted in Greek mythology and dine on traditional Corfiot cuisine at waterfront taverns.

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Arillas Beach which includes landscape views and a beach

4. Pelekas Beach

Pelekas Beach is a quintessential Corfu beach resort, with alluring turquoise water, spectacular sunsets, watersports, traditional taverns, scenic landscapes and local festivals. The beach became popular as a hippy hangout in the 1960s. Appreciate its wide stretch of golden sand that slopes gently into the Ionian Sea. Today it attracts a mix of backpackers, couples and young families.

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Pelekas Beach which includes a beach, a coastal town and landscape views

5. Achilleion

Visit Achilleion to marvel at a lavish hilltop villa blessed with grand halls, elegant courtyards, frescoes and statues. Wander around the villa’s garden to enjoy views of Corfu’s beaches, mountains and green countryside. This architectural masterpiece was built as a summer villa for the Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Revered Italian architect Raffaele Carito designed Achilleion in the late 1800s. He took inspiration from the mythical Greek god Achilles.

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Achilleion which includes interior views and château or palace

What to do in Corfu

Popular places to visit

Port of Corfu

4.5/5(171 reviews)

Enjoy tranquil seafront walks, swim in the Ionian Sea and admire the views of nearby islands at Corfu Town’s peaceful port.

Arillas Beach

4/5(32 reviews)

Scenic walks, safe swimming, spectacular sunsets and legends of Greek mythology lure visitors to this beach on Corfu’s northwest coast.

Achilleion

4/5(44 reviews)

Admire the architecture of a neoclassical palace and walk amid spectacular gardens while enjoying sweeping views of Corfu’s coastline.

Mount Pantokrator

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Drive or hike to Corfu’s tallest mountain peak, visit centuries-old villages and enjoy unparalleled views of the island and mainland Europe.

Old Fortress

4.5/5(90 reviews)

Wander around this centuries-old castle, which is home to British colonial landmarks, a museum of Byzantine artifacts and live music events.

Cape Drastis

4/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cape Drastis, a lovely green space in Peroulades. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Paleokastritsa Monastery

4.5/5(41 reviews)

Visit this working monastery to marvel at a masterpiece of monastic architecture and experience the traditional life of Greek monks.

Saint Spyridon Church

4/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Corfu Town with a trip to Saint Spyridon Church. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Aqualand

3.5/5(10 reviews)

Bring the family to Aqualand and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Ágios Ioánnis. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Areas of Corfu

Old Fortress featuring general coastal views

Old Town Corfu

Travellers come to Old Town Corfu for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saint Spyridon Church and Corfu City Hall while you're in town.