Best things to do in Corfu

Corfu's Absolute Essentials

Explore the diverse heritage of Corfu through its Venetian fortifications, Byzantine castles, and UNESCO-listed Old Town. This collection features the Spianada, Greece's largest square, and the 16th-century St. Spyridon Church. Beyond the city center, the list highlights the island's natural geography, including the limestone cliffs of Cape Drastis, the double-sided beach of Porto Timoni, and the protected Korission Lagoon. Historical sites like the 14th-century abandoned village of Old Perithia and the clifftop Angelokastro provide insight into the island's strategic maritime history.

Corfu's Absolute Essentials — Map

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Corfu Old Town

A UNESCO World Heritage site, this picturesque old town has history reaching back to 8th century BC.

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Old Fortress

The Old Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress in the city of Corfu.

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Angelokastro Castle

Angelokastro is a Byzantine castle on the island of Corfu,Greece. It is located at the top of the highest peak of the island's shoreline in…

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Spianada Square Esplanade

The Spianada is a large square in the city of Corfu, Greece. It is the largest square in Greece and is located in front of the Old Fortress…

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Banknote Museum

The Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank is a museum located in Corfu, Greece.

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The Palace of Saint Michael & George

The Palace of St. Michael and St. George is a palace in Corfu City on the island of Corfu, Greece.

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Liston Promenade

Majestic arcades in the centre of the city where only the aristocrats had access. Now it hosts the most expensive cafeterias.

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Porto Timoni

A unique double-sided bay featuring two separate beaches divided by a narrow, lush strip of land. It is accessible via a steep hiking trail from Afionas village or by boat.

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Cape Drastis

The northernmost point of the island, characterized by dramatic white limestone cliffs and sea caves. The area is best viewed from the clifftop lookout or from the water via boat tours.

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Old Perithia

A deserted village located between Kassiopi and Acharavi. Buildings from 14th century are abandoned yet still there for you to explore.

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Korrision Laggoon

Korission Lagoon is a coastal lagoon located in the southern part of the Greek island of Corfu, in the Ionian Sea.

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Mouse Island

Pontikonisi is a Greek islet near the island of Corfu. Its prominent feature is a Byzantine chapel of Pantokrator, dating from the 11th or…

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Kassiopi Fortress

A Byzantine-era fortification situated on a hillside overlooking the harbor. It served as one of three castles defending the island before the Venetian period and retains its perimeter walls and gatehouse ruins.

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St. Spyridon Church

Saint Spyridon Church is a Greek Orthodox church located in Corfu, Greece. It was built in the 1580s.

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