Corfu is much more than beaches and sunshine. You can explore hidden coves by boat, cycle through olive groves, walk through centuries-old villages, taste local food and wine, discover wild landscapes or simply enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in Greece. As a local, I recommend mixing the famous sights with a few experiences away from the usual tourist route.
Explore Corfu by Interest
Corfu Must-Do Experiences
• Explore Corfu Old Town and its narrow historic streets
• Visit Paleokastritsa and explore its sea caves by boat
• Discover Corfu’s secret beaches
• Take a boat cruise to Paxos, Antipaxos and the Blue Caves
• Explore Old Perithia and Mount Pantokrator
• Taste traditional Corfiot food, wine and olive oil
• Visit Aqualand Water Park
• Watch the sunset from Corfu’s west coast or from the sea
Adventure & Outdoor
• Join a jeep safari through Corfu’s countryside
• Take an ATV or quad tour
• Explore Corfu on an organised bike tour
• Rent an e-bike and discover villages and olive groves
• Walk part of the famous Corfu Trail
• Hike around Old Perithia and Mount Pantokrator
• Walk to Porto Timoni
• Hike to Angelokastro
• Explore Cape Drastis
• Try beginner rock climbing
• Go horse riding
• Play golf at Corfu Golf Club
• Play tennis or padel
• Discover Corfu’s long cricket tradition
Sea & Water
• Rent a small boat and explore Corfu’s coastline at your own pace
• Join a sailing or yachting excursion
• Take a sunset sailing cruise
• Visit beaches and coves that are easier to reach by boat
• Discover Paradise Beach and the hidden beaches around Paleokastritsa
• Explore Paleokastritsa’s famous sea caves
• Go kayaking along the coast
• Try stand-up paddleboarding
• Go snorkelling in crystal-clear water
• Try scuba diving
• Join a fishing trip
• Try water skiing or wakeboarding
• Enjoy parasailing or paragliding above the coastline
• Try a paratrike flight for a very different view of Corfu
• Take a glass-bottom or underwater sightseeing boat
Nature & Hidden Corfu
• Visit Lake Korission and the Halikounas wetlands
• Walk along Halikounas Beach
• Explore the historic village of Old Perithia
• Drive or hike to Mount Pantokrator
• Explore the protected Erimitis area
• Visit Nymfes Waterfalls when water levels are good
• Walk through Corfu’s centuries-old olive groves
• Go birdwatching around the island’s wetlands
• Visit Kaiser’s Throne for panoramic views
• Explore Cape Drastis and the dramatic north-west coastline
• Discover Rovinia Beach
• Visit Myrtiotissa and the surrounding landscape
• Search for Corfu’s lesser-known beaches
• Join a nature or photography tour
• Watch the sunset from the west coast
Culture & Local Life
• Explore Corfu Old Town on foot
• Walk through the Liston and Spianada Square
• Visit the Old Fortress
• Explore the New Fortress
• Visit the Palace of St Michael and St George
• Visit Casa Parlante
• Explore the Archaeological Museum of Corfu
• Visit the Byzantine Museum
• Discover Danilia Village
• Visit Paleokastritsa Monastery
• Explore Angelokastro
• Wander through traditional Corfiot villages
• Visit local churches and monasteries
• Attend a traditional village festival or panigyri
• Discover Corfu’s Philharmonic and musical traditions
• Join a painting or creative workshop
• Visit filming locations connected with The Durrells
Food & Local Experiences
• Join a walking food tour in Corfu Town
• Visit an olive mill
• Taste locally produced Corfiot olive oil
• Visit a local winery
• Join a wine tasting experience
• Discover traditional kumquat products
• Take a Corfiot cooking class
• Visit Corfu’s local market
• Discover small local producers
• Eat at traditional tavernas away from the main tourist areas
• Try pastitsada
• Try sofrito
• Try bourdeto
• Discover local cheeses, sweets and seasonal products
• Enjoy a long Greek lunch in a traditional village
Family & Fun
• Spend a full day at Aqualand Water Park
• Take a family-friendly boat excursion
• Visit Corfu Aquarium
• Visit Corfu Donkey Rescue
• Take a glass-bottom boat trip
• Try bowling
• Go horse riding
• Rent bikes or e-bikes
• Spend a day at one of Corfu’s family-friendly beaches
• Try easy water sports
• Explore a traditional village together
• Take a short sightseeing cruise around Corfu Town
Wellness & Relaxation
• Book a spa day
• Enjoy a relaxing massage
• Join a yoga session
• Try a private wellness experience
• Spend a quiet morning on a secluded beach
• Take a slow walk through Corfu’s olive groves
• Enjoy a peaceful breakfast or coffee by the sea
• Find a quiet west-coast location and watch the sunset
Day Trips from Corfu
• Visit Paxos and Antipaxos
• Explore the spectacular Blue Caves of Paxos
• Swim in the turquoise waters around Antipaxos
• Visit Parga on the Greek mainland
• Explore Sivota and the Blue Lagoon
• Take a day trip to Albania
• Visit Saranda
• Explore Butrint archaeological site
• Visit the Blue Eye in southern Albania
• Explore the Acheron River
• Take a longer excursion to Meteora and its famous monasteries
Still Not Sure What to Do in Corfu?
One thing I always recommend is leaving some free time in your itinerary. Stop in a village you have never heard of, follow a small road towards the sea, sit at a local taverna or simply talk to someone who lives here. Some of the best Corfu experiences are the ones you never planned.
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