Corfu's Beaches
A guide to both the popular seaside resorts and some of the lesser known, quieter beaches of Corfu Greece's greenest and most cosmopolitan island.

Maps of Corfu
This section has maps of Corfu, Greece and the Ionian Islands as well as some satellite imaging.

Natural history
There is a wealth and diversity of flora and fauna in Corfu. For those keen to observe the beauty of nature at close quarters, the island is a paradise for botanists, ornithologists, zoologists and photographers.

A tour of Corfu
An excursion around the coast of Corfu, with inland diversions to mountains and valleys. Includes a description of the island's topography.

A tour of central-west Corfu
Hlary Whitton-Paipeti shows how you can avoid the most popular haunts and turn instead to the countryside, the villages and the lesser known beaches. Even in August, you can find peace as you explore the central-west area of the island.

A drive around north-east Corfu
This is a route of dramatic contrasts, following Corfu’s scenic northeast coast and returning through mountains.

A drive around south Corfu
This drive passes the Achilleion then continues south through Benitses and Boukari before returning along a winding mountain road.

A drive around the north-west
A drive to the famous resort of Paleokastritsa, followed by a climb over the mountains to Sidari. The return to Corfu Town is via the scenic Troumbetas Pass.

A walk on the north-east coast
The route leads from the pleasant, undeveloped beach at Avlaki, first by road, past dense olive groves, and then through the delightful wooded area where tracks take you back down to the coast and a smaller beach, before returning to Avlaki.

A walk to a spectacular view
The route leads from a Corfiot mountain village through olive groves to a tiny chapel.

A walk around Corfu Town
This guided walk, written by Hilary Whitton-Paipeti, traces the history behind some of the notable buildings and locations in Corfu Town.

The Corfu Trail
A long-distance footpath which runs the length of the island. Approximately 220 km long and taking around 10 days, it meanders through all the island's rural municipalities and avoids heavily developed areas.

Triklino Vineyard
The vineyard is on a hill with a panoramic view of central Corfu. Local varieties of grapes are grown around a restored building in which traditional oil and wine production tools are displayed. The aim is to introduce visitors to the agricultural tradition of Corfu and offer an opportunity to taste local wines. Triklino Vineyard is on the road to Pelekas, 6 km from Corfu Town.