Greek Cooking Class & Olive Oil Tasting in Corfu: Experience Real Island Life
Corfu is famous for its beautiful beaches, Venetian architecture and sparkling Ionian Sea, but some of the island’s most memorable experiences happen around the dining table.
This Greek cooking class and olive oil tasting in Corfu gives you the opportunity to step beyond the usual tourist trail, shop for ingredients with a local host, learn traditional recipes and enjoy a homemade meal with a Greek family.
The experience combines a visit to Corfu’s local market, a countryside cooking class, a walk through an olive grove, an olive oil tasting and a generous Greek lunch. It is a brilliant choice for food lovers and anyone hoping to experience a more authentic side of Corfu.
7 Days in Corfu Without a Car: The Perfect Bus, Boat and Walking Itinerary
Planning a holiday to Corfu but do not want to hire a car?
Good news: you can still explore beautiful beaches, historic streets, famous viewpoints, traditional villages and nearby islands without driving.
Corfu has two public bus networks, plenty of organised excursions and several resorts that are easy to explore on foot. The key is choosing a sensible base and planning each day around places that connect easily.
Paxos, Antipaxos & Blue Caves Cruise from Corfu: The Dreamiest Boat Trip to Book
If you’re planning a holiday to Corfu and want one unforgettable day on the water, the Paxos, Antipaxos and Blue Caves cruise from Corfu is one of the best boat trips you can book.
This full-day cruise takes you from Corfu across the Ionian Sea to the beautiful islands of Paxos and Antipaxos, with stops at the famous Blue Caves, turquoise swimming spots, and the charming harbour village of Gaios.
It’s the kind of day trip that gives you everything people dream of when they picture a Greek island holiday: sparkling blue water, dramatic caves, white cliffs, swimming in the sea, pretty villages, and views that look like a postcard.
Corfu Underwater Cruise in Paleokastritsa: A Fun Family-Friendly Boat Trip in Corfu
If you’re looking for a short, fun and memorable boat trip in Corfu, the Corfu Underwater Cruise in Paleokastritsa is one of the easiest excursions to add to your holiday plans.
Paleokastritsa is already one of the most beautiful places in Corfu, known for its dramatic cliffs, clear blue water, little bays and postcard-worthy views. But this boat trip gives you a completely different way to experience it — from above the water and below the surface.
The best part? You don’t need to swim, snorkel or get wet.
That makes this excursion a brilliant choice for families, couples, first-time visitors, cruise passengers and anyone who wants to see a different side of Corfu without booking a long, full-day boat tour.
Corfu Blue Flag Beaches 2026: The Cleanest Award-Winning Beaches in Corfu
If you’re planning a holiday to Corfu and want clean water, organised beach facilities and beautiful places to swim, the island’s Blue Flag beaches are a great place to start.
For 2026, Corfu has been awarded 18 Blue Flags, recognising beaches that meet high standards for sea water quality, safety, cleanliness, visitor facilities and environmental care.
Blue Flag beaches are not always the quietest or most hidden beaches in Corfu, but they are usually some of the most reliable choices for families, couples and visitors who want an easy beach day with good facilities nearby.
Perama Corfu Guide: Mouse Island Views, Restaurants, Bars & Things To Do
Perama is one of Corfu’s most scenic and convenient places to stay if you want views, airport access, easy buses, Mouse Island, Kanoni and Corfu Town nearby.
Set just south of Corfu Town and opposite Kanoni, Perama is best known for its views across the lagoon towards Pontikonisi, better known as Mouse Island, and the tiny white Vlacherna Monastery. It is also one of the best places in Corfu for plane spotting, because aircraft land and take off nearby over the water.
This is not a classic beach resort with a long sandy bay and a busy nightlife strip. Perama is more of a scenic coastal base, useful for short stays, sightseeing, airport convenience, Mouse Island views and easy trips to Corfu Town, Kanoni, Benitses and Achilleion.
Choose Perama if you want a practical, scenic base with iconic views, good bus links, short airport transfers and easy access to Corfu Town.
Liapades Corfu Resort Guide: Beaches, Restaurants, Bars & Things To Do
Liapades is one of Corfu’s loveliest village-and-beach bases, set on the island’s west coast close to Paleokastritsa, Rovinia Beach, Limni Beach and some of the clearest water in Corfu.
It is not a loud resort, and it is not a polished beach-club destination. Liapades has a more traditional, local and relaxed feel. The old village sits inland, with narrow streets, small squares, local houses, tavernas and a slower pace. Down by the coast, Liapades Beach gives you access to boat hire, swimming, nearby coves and some beautiful west-coast scenery.
This is a great choice if you like the idea of Paleokastritsa but want somewhere quieter, more village-like and less busy during the day. It is also one of the best bases for visiting Rovinia Beach, one of Corfu’s most beautiful natural beaches.
Choose Liapades if you want a peaceful village feel, clear-water beaches, boat trips, traditional tavernas and easy access to Paleokastritsa.
Pelekas Corfu Guide: Kaiser’s Throne, Beaches, Restaurants & Things To Do
Pelekas is one of Corfu’s most atmospheric hill villages, famous for Kaiser’s Throne, sunset views, traditional tavernas, narrow lanes and easy access to some of the island’s best west-coast beaches, including Glyfada, Kontogialos and Myrtiotissa.
This is not a beach resort in the usual sense. Pelekas village sits high above the coast, with panoramic views across Corfu. The beaches are below the village, reached by car, taxi, bus, shuttle, scooter or a steep walk depending on where you are staying.
Pelekas is ideal if you want a village base with character, views and nearby beaches rather than a hotel strip directly on the sand. It is also a brilliant day trip from Corfu Town, especially if you want to see Kaiser’s Throne, visit Glyfada or have dinner with sunset views.
Choose Pelekas if you want village atmosphere, west-coast sunsets, tavernas, viewpoints and easy access to Glyfada and Kontogialos.
Agios Georgios North Corfu Resort Guide: Beach, Restaurants, Bars & Things To Do
Agios Georgios Pagon is one of Corfu’s most beautiful north-west beach resorts, known for its long sandy bay, green hills, relaxed atmosphere, family-friendly feel, water sports, beach tavernas and easy access to Afionas and Porto Timoni.
This is the north-west Agios Georgios, also known as Agios Georgios Pagi, Agios Georgios Pagon or sometimes St George North. It is different from Agios Georgios South / Agios Georgios Argyrades, which is in South Corfu near Issos and Lake Korission.
Agios Georgios Pagon is a classic Corfu beach resort, but it still feels softer and more scenic than many busier places. The beach sits in a wide horseshoe bay, surrounded by hills and cliffs, with a long sweep of sand and shingle, clear water, restaurants, bars, apartments, hotels and boat-trip options.
It is especially good for travellers who want a peaceful beach holiday with beautiful scenery, but still want enough restaurants, bars and day trips to keep the week interesting.
Choose Agios Georgios Pagon if you want a relaxed north-west Corfu base with a long beach, sunsets, water sports, boat trips and Porto Timoni nearby.
Agios Georgios South Corfu Resort Guide: Beach, Restaurants, Bars & Things To Do
Agios Georgios South is one of Corfu’s most relaxed and spacious beach resorts, set on the island’s south-west coast near Argyrades, Issos Beach and Lake Korission. It is often called St George South or Agios Georgios Argyrades, which is useful to know because Corfu also has another Agios Georgios in the north-west.
This guide is for Agios Georgios South, the laid-back South Corfu beach resort near Issos — not Agios Georgios Pagon near Afionas and Porto Timoni.
Agios Georgios South is known for its long sandy beach, shallow water, relaxed tavernas, beachfront bars, low-key nightlife, family-friendly feel and easy access to some of the most beautiful natural areas in South Corfu.
It is not a loud party resort and it is not a polished luxury destination. It is calmer, flatter and more beach-focused than many parts of the island. It suits travellers who want sun, sand, sea, space, friendly food spots and a slower pace.
Choose Agios Georgios South if you want a relaxed sandy beach holiday, easy days by the sea, family-friendly facilities, casual bars and access to Issos, Lake Korission, Marathias, Gardenos and South Corfu.
Afionas & Porto Timoni Corfu Guide: Double Beach, Sunset Views, Restaurants & Things To Do
Afionas and Porto Timoni are two of the most beautiful places in north-west Corfu. Afionas is a traditional hilltop village with whitewashed houses, narrow lanes, sea-view restaurants and some of the best sunset views on the island. Below it, reached by a steep walking path or by boat, is Porto Timoni — Corfu’s famous double beach.
This is one of the most photographed places in Corfu, and for good reason. From above, Porto Timoni looks almost unreal: two small beaches sitting back-to-back, separated by a narrow strip of land, with turquoise water on both sides and green hills around them.
Afionas itself is small, scenic and atmospheric. It is not a classic beach resort with a long strip and nightlife. It is a viewpoint village, a sunset dinner spot, a hiking base and one of the best places in Corfu for dramatic scenery.
Choose Afionas if you want romantic views, quiet village charm, sunset dinners and access to one of Corfu’s most iconic beaches.
Choose Porto Timoni if you want a beautiful, natural, adventurous beach experience.
Glyfada Corfu Resort Guide: Beach, Restaurants, Bars & Things To Do
Glyfada is one of Corfu’s most famous beach resorts, known for its golden sand, dramatic green cliffs, organised beach clubs, clear blue water, watersports and beautiful west-coast sunsets.
This is not a traditional village resort with old lanes and a harbour. Glyfada is mainly about the beach. The whole area is built around one wide, scenic bay, with hotels, apartments, beach bars, restaurants, sunbeds and resort facilities close to the sand.
It is one of the best places in Corfu if you want a proper beach holiday. You can swim, sunbathe, order cocktails, try watersports, stay for sunset, and spend the whole day without needing to move far.
Glyfada works well as both a place to stay and a day-trip beach. It is especially popular with travellers staying in Corfu Town, Pelekas, Ermones, Gouvia, Kontokali, Dassia or central Corfu who want a classic west-coast beach day.
Choose Glyfada if you want sand, sunbeds, beach clubs, cocktails, watersports, sunsets and easy beach-day energy.
Paleokastritsa Corfu Resort Guide: Beaches, Boat Trips, Restaurants & Things To Do
Paleokastritsa is one of the most famous and beautiful places in Corfu. Set on the island’s west coast, it is known for dramatic green cliffs, turquoise water, hidden coves, boat trips, sea caves, snorkelling, hilltop views and the iconic Paleokastritsa Monastery.
This is the place many travellers picture when they imagine Corfu at its most scenic. Instead of one long beach, Paleokastritsa is made up of several bays and coves, each with its own feel. Some are organised and easy to reach, while others are best visited by boat.
Paleokastritsa is both a resort and a major day-trip destination. In summer, visitors arrive by car, bus, coach, scooter and boat to swim, take cave trips, visit the monastery and photograph some of the most beautiful water in Corfu.
Choose Paleokastritsa if you want spectacular scenery, clear water, boat trips, snorkelling, views and a classic Corfu must-see.
Nissaki Corfu Resort Guide: Beaches, Restaurants, Bars & Things To Do
Nissaki is one of the prettiest and most peaceful places to stay on Corfu’s north-east coast. Set between Barbati and Kaminaki, with green hills rising behind it and clear blue water below, it is a small, scenic resort area known for pebble coves, snorkelling, boat hire, tavernas and villa holidays.
This is not a busy resort with a loud strip, lots of nightlife and a long shopping street. Nissaki is quieter, more spread out and more natural-feeling. It suits travellers who want calm water, sea views, good food, easy beach days and access to some of the most beautiful coastline in Corfu.
Nissaki is especially lovely if you like the idea of the north-east coast but want somewhere calmer than Kassiopi, less exclusive than Kommeno and more low-key than Ipsos. It is also a strong choice for villa holidays, couples, families and anyone who wants to explore by car or boat.
Choose Nissaki if you want clear water, peaceful coves, snorkelling, boat trips, tavernas and a relaxed north-east Corfu base.
Moraitika & Messonghi Corfu Resort Guide: Beaches, Restaurants, Bars & Things To Do
Moraitika and Messonghi are two neighbouring resorts on Corfu’s south-east coast, separated by the Messonghi River and often treated as one holiday area. Together, they offer a relaxed, easy and family-friendly Corfu base with beaches, tavernas, bars, boat trips, shops, water sports and good access to South Corfu.
Moraitika is the livelier and more developed of the two. It has more shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, apartments and evening atmosphere, with a long resort road and beach area below.
Messonghi feels softer, smaller and more peaceful. It has a village feel, a lovely river setting, beach restaurants, a calmer seafront and easy boat-trip options from the river area.
The best thing about staying here is that you do not really have to choose between them. Moraitika and Messonghi are close enough to walk between, so you can stay in one and enjoy the other.
Choose Moraitika if you want more restaurants, bars, shops and a livelier resort feel.
Choose Messonghi if you want a quieter, more relaxed beach village with riverside charm.
Choose either if you want a practical south-east Corfu base with calm water, easy beach days and good access to Benitses, Boukari, Petriti, Issos, Lake Korission, Kavos and Corfu Town.
Lefkimmi Corfu Guide: River Town, Beaches Nearby, Restaurants & Things To Do
Lefkimmi is one of the most authentic places to stay or visit in South Corfu. It is not a polished beach resort, and that is exactly what makes it interesting. Instead of a tourist strip, you get a real Corfiot town with traditional houses, local cafés, riverside tavernas, quiet streets, churches, bridges, bakeries, everyday shops and a slower, more local rhythm.
This is the second major town of Corfu after Corfu Town, and it feels very different from the island’s busier holiday resorts. Lefkimmi is where you go if you want to see local South Corfu life, stay somewhere practical, explore nearby beaches, catch a ferry from Lefkimmi Port, or base yourself close to Kavos without staying directly in the party resort.
Kanoni Corfu Guide: Mouse Island, Vlacherna Monastery, Beaches Nearby & Things To Do
Kanoni is one of the most iconic and photographed places in Corfu. Set just south of Corfu Town, this scenic hillside area is famous for its postcard view over Vlacherna Monastery, Mouse Island, the lagoon, the airport runway and the sparkling Ionian Sea.
This is not a classic beach resort with a long sandy beach, a busy strip and nightlife on every corner. Kanoni is more of a scenic Corfu Town suburb and sightseeing base. It is peaceful, close to the airport, close to Corfu Town and perfect for short stays, romantic views, plane spotting, easy sightseeing and slow coffees overlooking one of the island’s most famous panoramas.
Kanoni works especially well if you want to be close to Corfu Town but not directly inside the Old Town. It is also a brilliant first-night or last-night base because it is so close to the airport, while still feeling scenic and memorable.
Choose Kanoni if you want views, culture, airport convenience, Mouse Island, easy access to Corfu Town and a calmer base than the Old Town.
Acharavi Corfu Resort Guide: Beach, Restaurants, Bars & Things To Do
Acharavi is one of the main resorts on Corfu’s north coast, known for its long beach, relaxed atmosphere, practical facilities and easy access to some of the best places in North Corfu.
It is larger and more useful than nearby Roda, calmer than Sidari, flatter than many hillside resorts, and more practical than some of the smaller north-east villages. Acharavi is the kind of place that works well if you want a proper holiday base: beach, restaurants, shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, bars, car hire, bus connections and day trips all within reach.
This is not the most picture-perfect village in Corfu, and it is not a wild nightlife resort. Acharavi’s appeal is that it is easy. You can stay here for a week or two and have everything you need close by, while still being well placed for Kassiopi, Roda, Sidari, Canal d’Amour, Old Perithia, Mount Pantokrator, Agios Spyridon, Almyros and the north-east coast.
Choose Acharavi if you want a relaxed, spacious, practical North Corfu base with a long beach and plenty of facilities.
Agios Gordios Corfu Resort Guide: Beach, Restaurants, Bars & Things To Do
Agios Gordios is one of Corfu’s most beautiful west-coast beach resorts, known for its long sandy bay, dramatic green cliffs, relaxed village atmosphere and some of the best sunset views on the island.
This is the kind of Corfu resort that feels instantly holiday-like. You arrive down a winding road through olive-covered hills, and suddenly the valley opens onto a wide beach, turquoise water, tavernas, beach bars, apartments, small hotels and the famous Ortholithi rock rising from the sea.
Agios Gordios is not a wild nightlife resort, and it is not a tiny hidden village either. It sits somewhere lovely in the middle: scenic, relaxed, easy to enjoy, and busy enough in summer to have restaurants, bars, shops, watersports and a proper holiday feel.
Choose Agios Gordios if you want a sandy beach, sunset dinners, a walkable resort, west-coast scenery and a relaxed but sociable atmosphere.
Kontokali Corfu Resort Guide: Beach, Marina, Restaurants, Bars & Things To Do
Kontokali is one of Corfu’s most useful east-coast bases, set close to Corfu Town, Gouvia Marina, Gouvia, Dassia and the airport. It has a calm beach, a quieter village feel, marina access, good restaurants nearby and one of the easiest locations on the island for exploring without being too far from anything.
This is not a loud resort and it is not a big nightlife destination. Kontokali is softer, calmer and more practical. It works especially well if you want a peaceful stay close to Corfu Town, a beach within reach, easy taxis or buses, good food, marina walks and day trips around the island.
It is also a great option if you like the idea of Gouvia but want somewhere a little quieter, or if you want to be close to Corfu Town without staying in the Old Town itself.