Is it safe to go to Corfu at the moment?

At the moment there are no travel restrictions to the island but tourists should be very wary of the fire risks. However, this could change at short notice, so make sure to check with your travel operator before flying.



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EXPERTS AGREE GREECE IS SAFE All of this adds up to an idyllic vacation destination, from a safety standpoint.

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U.S. citizens are only required to have a valid passport to stay in Greece for up to 3-months. If you need to stay beyond this 90-day period, you are required to have a special entry visa. An entry visa MUST be obtained prior to your arrival in Greece.

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The DON'Ts of Your Corfu Vacation:
  • Avoid trying the food: ...
  • Skip the museums: ...
  • Coming just for the sea: ...
  • Avoiding interactions with the locals: ...
  • Not going beyond the Old Corfu Town: ...
  • Planning too many things: ...
  • Swearing by the roads: ...
  • Avoiding local festivals:


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The scenery may be stunning, but the roads have hairpin turns and reckless native drivers. Watch the road and your speed carefully while you drive so you don't end up like some of the previous tourists who have driven right off the hillside.

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Corfu Airport will close for two weeks in November and January for the second phase of runway reconstruction work, the airport's operator Fraport Greece announced earlier this week. The airport will be closed from November 21 to December 4, 2023 and from January 16 to 29, 2024.

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In conclusion, Corfu is generally considered a safe destination for tourists. However, it is important to be aware of potential dangers and take precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

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4. Bring mosquito repellent. I left Corfu with more than a tan and good memories – I left with about a dozen massive mosquito bites too! Whether you bring repellent or just some good anti-itch cream, I highly recommend something to deal with mosquitos and their bites.

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The cleanliness and tranquility of Arillas Beach, along with its calm, serene waters also make it a great place to start your adventure when visiting the nudist beaches of Corfu. The naturist section of the beach can easily be found by turning right once you have arrived at the beach.

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That's right, it's not a lie, nor is it a wild rumor. At Corfu you can find approximately a dozen of snake species. If you don't like snakes, no problem at all, you will have a great holiday at the greenest island of Greece. Snakes don't like people as much as you don't like snakes, maybe more.

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Top 15 Things to Eat in Corfu, Greece
  • Stakofisi. This is Corfu's word for stock fish, namely wind-dried cod, which captures the salt in the air as it dries. ...
  • Fish Bourdeto. ...
  • Fish Bianco. ...
  • Pastrokio Eggplant. ...
  • Pastitsada. ...
  • Zorka. ...
  • Pasta Frola. ...
  • Sikomaida.


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If you intend on bringing medication for personal use into Greece you are encouraged to have a medical certificate from your treating doctor. This letter may be requested by the authorities on your departure from Greece to another country.

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Additionally, for as long as the epidemiological data allow so, all travellers arriving in Greece, regardless of their country of origin, are no longer required to display a valid certificate of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19, or evidence of a negative test result from SARS-CoV-2 infection (PCR or Rapid Antigen ...

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