With 5 days in Corfu, you'll have time to experience the city's highlights. Corfu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the heart of the island: two fortresses guard its harbour, laundry hangs between tall shuttered houses in the Campiello, and the Liston's arcades fill with cafés at sunset. Beyond it, the coastline alternates between pebbly coves with water in every shade of turquoise, long sandy beaches in the south and the dramatic cliffs of the west coast.
Warum Corfu Besuchen
Hop over to Albania's Butrint or the tiny islands of Paxos and Antipaxos on easy day trips.
Enjoy a greener, lusher Greek island landscape, ideal for walking and scenic drives.
Wander the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Corfu, a unique blend of Venetian, French and British architecture unlike any other Greek town.
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Day 1: Arrival & First Impressions
Start your Corfu adventure by getting your bearings and exploring the city's most iconic landmarks. Take time to soak in the atmosphere and discover why this destination captures the hearts of millions.
Corfu Old Town
Experience Corfu Old Town, one of Corfu's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into Greece's culture and heritage.
💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.
Old Fortress
Experience Old Fortress, one of Corfu's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into Greece's culture and heritage.
💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.
Day 2: Local Life & Neighborhoods
Experience Corfu like a local today. Wander through authentic neighborhoods, discover hidden cafes, and get a taste of everyday life in Greece.
Achilleion Palace
Experience Achilleion Palace, one of Corfu's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into Greece's culture and heritage.
💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.
Liston Promenade
Experience Liston Promenade, one of Corfu's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into Greece's culture and heritage.
💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.
Day 3: Art, History & Discovery
Uncover layers of history that shaped Corfu. From ancient remains to modern marvels, today reveals the stories behind the city's evolution.
Pontikonisi (Mouse Island)
Experience Pontikonisi (Mouse Island), one of Corfu's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into Greece's culture and heritage.
💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.
Angelokastro
Experience Angelokastro, one of Corfu's beloved attractions that offers a unique glimpse into Greece's culture and heritage.
💡 Tip: Check opening hours online and consider booking in advance during peak season.
Day 4: Day Trip to Old Perithia and Mount Pantokrator
Leave Corfu behind for a day and head to Old Perithia and Mount Pantokrator (About 1 hour by car from Corfu Town).
Old Perithia and Mount Pantokrator
A partly abandoned Venetian-era village of stone houses on the slopes of the island's highest mountain, with tavernas and hiking trails.
💡 Tip: Highlights: Old Perithia stone village, Pantokrator summit views, Village tavernas, Corfu Trail sections.
Day 5: Paleokastritsa and the West Coast & Hidden Gems
Spend your last day away from the main sights: slow down in Paleokastritsa and the West Coast and seek out a few places most visitors to Corfu never find.
Paleokastritsa and the West Coast
The west coast is wilder, with green headlands, sea caves and small bays. Paleokastritsa's monastery overlooks several coves popular for boat trips.
💡 Tip: Don't miss: Paleokastritsa Monastery, Boat trips to sea caves, Lakones viewpoints.
Vidos Island
A small wooded island opposite Corfu Town's harbour, reached by a short boat ride, with walking paths and small beaches.
💡 Tip: It is a quick escape from the town with great views back to the Old Fortress.
Porto Timoni
A double beach on a narrow isthmus near Afionas, reached by a hiking path, with two bays of clear water back to back.
💡 Tip: It is one of the most photogenic beaches in the Ionian and requires a short hike, which keeps it wilder.
Bereit, Corfu zu entdecken?
Reisetipps
- 1Book accommodation in the city center for easy access to attractions. Corfu is best explored by combining walking with public transport.
- 2The best time to visit Corfu is May to June, September to October. Shoulder seasons offer fewer crowds and pleasant weather.
- 3The local currency is Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted.
- 4A few words in Greek go a long way with locals. Even "please" and "thank you" will earn smiles.
- 5Download offline maps and translation apps before your trip. WiFi can be spotty in historic areas.
- 65 days gives you time to see the highlights and discover some hidden gems.
Must-Try Essen in Corfu
Aktivitäten in Corfu buchen
Warteschlangen überspringen mit vorgebuchten Touren und Attraktionen
Viertel zum Erkunden in Corfu
Campiello
The oldest part of Corfu Town, a maze of narrow alleys, stepped lanes and small squares between tall Venetian houses, close to the Old Fortress.
Kassiopi and the Northeast Coast
A string of pretty harbours and pebbly coves facing Albania across a narrow strait, with upscale villas and some of the island's clearest water.
The Southern Beaches
The south of the island has longer sandy beaches and the Korission Lagoon, a nature area of dunes and cedar trees.
Ideen für Tagesausflüge
Mit 5 Tagen in Corfu haben Sie Zeit für einen unvergesslichen Tagesausflug. Hier sind einige tolle Optionen in der Nähe:
Paxos and Antipaxos
Tiny islands of olive groves and harbour villages, with Antipaxos famous for beaches of astonishingly clear, turquoise water.
Butrint and Saranda (Albania)
A short crossing to Albania brings you to Butrint, a UNESCO-listed ancient city in a lagoon landscape, and the seaside town of Saranda.
Plane dein Corfu-Abenteuer
Lass KI den perfekten Reiseplan für deinen Trip nach Corfu erstellen. Beschreibe einfach, was du erleben möchtest.
Corfu-Reise planen
