Aerial view of Corfu Town with its historic architecture and harbour

Corfu

Travelers who combine Venetian architecture with lush, green scenery

Fitting Corfu into your route

Closest islands

Straight-line distance between main ports, not ferry time.

About Corfu

Corfu was under Venetian influence for centuries, and that's still visible in the old town, which sits on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Narrow lanes, pastel-coloured facades and a strong Italian influence on the cuisine make Corfu Town unique within Greece.

The island is significantly greener than the Cyclades thanks to higher rainfall, with olive groves reaching right to the coast. The northeast coast around Kassiopi is quieter and smaller-scale, while the south has more resorts and nightlife.

Weather on Corfu

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Average temperature by month

AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
17°C / 63°F21°C / 70°F25°C / 77°F28°C / 82°F28°C / 82°F25°C / 77°F21°C / 70°F

Average afternoon temperature, °C. Useful for spotting when it actually turns summer-warm.

Tips

  • Walk through Corfu's old town and visit the Venetian fort Palaio Frourio.
  • Kassiopi and Paleokastritsa are the prettiest coastal spots in the north.
  • Corfu has a strong Italian influence in its cuisine, try pastitsada.
  • The rainy season (November-March) is noticeably wetter than on the Cyclades.

Islands near Corfu

Closest first, measured between main ports.

Yachts in the harbour of Gaios on Paxos

Paxos

Couples and calm-seekers wanting olive groves, turquoise coves and no big resorts.

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Aerial view of turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs at Porto Katsiki Beach on Lefkada

Lefkada

Road trippers who want to drive from the mainland and love watersports

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A charming white church with a blue door beside the sea in Ithaca

Ithaca

Peace-seekers and lovers of Greek mythology

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Aerial view of turquoise waters and rugged cliffs at Myrtos Beach on Kefalonia

Kefalonia

Nature lovers looking for dramatic coastlines and caves

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