Is Corfu Old Town hilly?

The city's Old Town, with its labyrinth of hilly narrow streets, is a seat of a Greek metropolitan and a Roman Catholic bishop. The name Corfu is an Italian corruption of the Greek koryphai (“crests”) and is often a more familiar moniker to visitors than the Modern Greek name.



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Corfu is a large, mountainous island. The capital is located on the eastern coast and here you will find a hive of activity with most of the tourist resorts located above and below it. Away from here, it is possible to find some remote, unspoiled areas.

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This is a very popular area for walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Corfu Town Walk (???ta st?? p??? t?? ??????a?) An unforgettable walk in the historic center of Corfu town, between the two historic fortresses and the walls that surround it.

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Corfu Old Town is known for being a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has this accolade because of the stunning Venetian architecture and history. Walking around the streets you can see the Venetian influences and will be awed at the beautiful buildings everywhere.

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Corfu, one of the top five tourist destinations in Greece, is located in the northern Ionian Sea. It is renowned for its enchanting beaches, traditional villages, and rich culture. In brief, visiting for 3 to 5 days is recommended to explore Corfu as much as possible.

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Kassiopi is one of Corfu's most picturesque villages located approximately 35 km northeast from Corfu Town, just opposite the Albanian coastline. It is a small, quiet fishing village, that has evolved into a popular tourist resort over the last decades, but has managed to retain its authentic, traditional character.

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Whilst young party animals will head to Kavos in the far south, the lesser known northeast coast offers a completely different scene. This is a much quieter corner of the island and is fondly referred to as “the posh part of Corfu”.

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Corfu Town is located approximately 3 km far from Corfu port so you can walk from Corfu Town to Corfu port in almost 30 minutes.

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Old Fortress Corfu After exploring inside the Fort, finish on the eastern side. Next to the Corfu sailing club you will find a little secluded spot to swim. It has nice clear waters and a view of the island Vidos.

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Located on a distance of 23km(14.3 miles) north west of the town of Corfu,Paleokastritsa is famous for its crystal clear blue/green waters that are also very deep cold. The beach is pebbly and once you are into the water,after a few steps you are already unable to touch the bottom of the sea.

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Corfu is a splendid party destination and one of the ideal holiday destinations across Greece. There are so many decent choices throughout the island for you to make for an enjoyable evening. So many lounge bars, beach clubs, and discos for all tastes, with different music options, stay open until midnight.

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Convenience. The Blue Line No. 15 is an excellent alternative to the taxi especially when traveling alone with a limited budget. Since the airport is only 3.5km away from the Town of Corfu, the bus trip duration has very little difference from a taxi ride.

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Corfu South On the east coast is the attractive resort town of Benitses, with its lovely shingle beach, while on the west, the hills relax into a flat coastal area dominated by Lake Korission, a salt-water lagoon connected to the sea by a narrow channel and flanked by sand dunes and beaches.

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The west coast of Corfu has some of the most beautiful beaches on the island, such as Paleokastritsa, Glyfada, and Agios Gordios. The east coast also has some lovely beaches, such as Kavos and Ipsos, but they tend to be busier and more touristy.

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Generally, the east side is calmer than the west side of the island. When are you thinking of going? Corfu it's not a windy island like the ones in the Aegean. The calmest side is the east side facing the continent.

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Corfu town has some beaches, but they are not as beautiful as the rest of Corfu. In the city centre there are two mini-beaches directly next to each other. They are very popular with the locals because they are never overcrowded. Faliraki Beach isn't really a beach at all.

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In 10 days of summer vacation on Corfu, we spend 2 days in Corfu town (Kerkyra) and that was not enough. Walking trough narrow streets and finding places are real adventure. Visited old fortress, old port, Vido island, Serbian House, St. Spiridon church...

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Corfu is the ideal destination for cultural or religious holidays for seniors, you will find everything from cultural routes with the UNESCO World Heritage designation to some of Europe's finest museums such as the newly refurbished Archeological Museum of Corfu to thematic museums such as the Capodistrias Museum.

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The east side beaches are much warmer than the ones on the west side and we found them to be much less touristy.

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The best way to get around Corfu is by bus or on foot. Renting a car is also an option if you're itching to explore the island and want more flexiblility. If you just plan on lounging by the beach your whole vacation or are staying central to Corfu Town, your own two feet should suffice.

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The best nightlife in Corfu lies in Kavos, Acharavi, Sidari and countless bars and clubs in Corfu Town and in Old Town. If you want to party all night long and leave only after the sun rises, then those places are for you! The best nightlife Corfu is there and ready to rock your world!

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Most people have their own preference. Some like the tranquility of the hilly South of Corfu. Many tourists want to celebrate holiday in the neighbourhood of Corfu Town and other places with a bustling nightlife and beaches like Paleokastritsa, Gouvia or Glyfada.

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