Corfu
Corfu is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, known for its Venetian old town, olive groves and cliff-edged coves. It suits a relaxed trip on foot or by car.
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Corfu is an island in the Ionian Sea, part of the Ionian Islands region of Greece and close to the coast of Albania. The Old Town of Corfu is a UNESCO World Heritage site shaped by centuries of Venetian rule. Its narrow lanes, arcaded squares and old fortresses above the harbor make it the place to start. Inland, olive groves and hill villages run down toward a coastline of coves, and the steep west coast has some of the island's best-known beaches.
Couples, families and drivers all fit the island well. Your base shapes the trip. Corfu Town suits walking the old town, the northeast is quieter, and the west coast has cliffs and coves that are easier to reach with a car. Plan on a car or taxis for the coves. Late spring to early autumn is the usual season for swimming. Allow at least four or five days to see the town and a few coves.
Corfu in five
- Pick your coast before your hotelCorfu Town has the sights, the northeast has pebble coves facing Albania, and the west has dramatic cliffs and sunsets. The roads between them are slow, so choose one or two bases.Where to stay in Corfu
- Reserve a rental car with your flightBuses fan out from Corfu Town, but beaches, hill villages and sunset spots are far easier by car. Summer cars run short, and the narrow village roads suit a small one.Compare car hire
- Carry your passport for a day trip to AlbaniaBoats and tours cross to Albania from Corfu Town. Albania is outside Schengen, so you pass a border check on the way back to the island; allow time, and read how EES registration works first.EES explained
- Walk Corfu Town before the cruise ships arriveThe old town's lanes, the Spianada and the Liston arcade are calm before about 10am and packed when cruise passengers land. Go to the fortresses early too.Corfu Town
- Allow slack for the ferry from the mainlandShort ferries cross from Igoumenitsa, and sailings from Italy are seasonal. Book a vehicle space for summer weekends and avoid a same-day flight home after a crossing.Getting around Greece
Things to do in Corfu
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Need to know
- Airport
- Corfu (CFU), about 3 km south of Corfu Town
- Getting there
- Flights from Athens and Europe; ferry from Igoumenitsa; seasonal Italy ferries
- Getting around
- Rental car for the coasts; KTEL buses and taxis from Corfu Town
- Best base
- Corfu Town without a car; the northeast or west with one
- Time needed
- 5–7 days; 2 days for the town alone
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain15 rainy daysHigh13°Low9°Wet, quietJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 211 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh14°Low10°Wet, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 135 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh15°Low11°Green, showersMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 141 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Green, showers
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh18°Low13°Spring, EasterAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, Easter
- MayClear10 rainy daysHigh21°Low17°Warm, wildflowersMayClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, wildflowers
- JuneClear4 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°Warm sea, calmJuneClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, calm
- JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Hot, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 10 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Hot, busiestAugustClear
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- SeptemberClear9 rainy daysHigh26°Low22°Warm sea, calmerSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 95 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, calmer
- OctoberRain10 rainy daysHigh22°Low18°Mild, fewer boatsOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 175 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, fewer boats
- NovemberRain16 rainy daysHigh18°Low15°Wet, closingNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 354 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, closing
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh15°Low11°Wet, quietDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 236 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, quiet
Average daily high and low in Corfu Town, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Corfu
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 13°
- Humidity
- 60%
- Wind
- 32 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Corfu Town
10:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today20°15°100%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 20°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue17°14°93%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 17°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 93%.
- Wed19°14°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu20°13°2%Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 20°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Fri18°13°5%Friday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Sat18°14°13%Saturday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Sun17°15°19%Sunday: Rain. High 17°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 19%.
Updated 10:26 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Corfu Townabout 25–50 minutes by car or bus from most basesVenetian and French-era lanes, two fortresses and the Spianada.Read the guide
- Pargaabout 1.5 hours by ferry to Igoumenitsa plus 1 hour by roadA colorful harbor on the Epirus coast; a long day, better as a mainland stop.Read the guide
- Paxos and Antipaxosabout 1–1.5 hours by boat in seasonSmall islands south of Corfu with clear water; check the season's boat schedule.
Before you go to Corfu
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Rules for Corfu, checked
- Greece is in the Schengen Area. Check entry requirements on the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (mfa.gr) before you fly or take the ferry.
- Non-EU visitors are fingerprinted and photographed at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's current EES guidance before you travel.
- Smoking is banned in indoor public places across Greece, including restaurants and bars. Check the current rules with the Greek authorities before you go.
Corfu FAQ
How many days do you need in Corfu?
Five days covers Corfu Town, one beach coast and a day by boat or car. A week lets you add the north and south without rushing. Two days only works as a short town stay.
Where is the best place to stay in Corfu?
Corfu Town for sights and no car, Kassiopi for quiet coves, Paleokastritsa for scenery and Sidari or Agios Gordios for sandy beaches. First-timers usually split a stay between town and a coast.
Do you need a car in Corfu?
Yes for most trips beyond Corfu Town. Buses leave from town, but they are slow and thin to the west coast. A small car handles the narrow village roads best.
Is Corfu worth visiting?
Yes, especially if you want an old town and beaches in one place. Corfu Town's Venetian, French and British layers are listed by UNESCO, and the coasts are greener than most Aegean islands.
Why is Corfu greener than other Greek islands?
It gets more rain than the Aegean, mostly from autumn to spring, which feeds the olive groves and cypress hills. Expect wet weather in winter and a lush, cooler start to the season.