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Things to see in Corfu (Greece): 46 places and when to go
Corfu is a town in Greece, and this site lists 46 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), History (13), Beaches (6). The best known are Butrint National Park, Achilleion and Mount Pantokrator. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Greece · 39.6154, 19.9147
- Places
- 46 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (14) · History (13) · Beaches (6) · Diving (5) · Museums and art (4) · Mountains (4)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- SKG Thessaloniki, 279 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Pantokrator, at 906 m.
What to see in Corfu
The places in and around Corfu, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Butrint National ParkNational park in Albania19 km
- AchilleionPalace on Corfu island, Greece5.9 km
- Mount PantokratorMountain on Corfu island, Greece15 km
- Mon Repos, CorfuVilla on the island of Corfu, Greece1.4 km
- AngelokastroByzantine castle near Palaiokastritsa, Corfu, Greece21 km
- Temple of Artemis, CorfuArchaic Greek temple in Corfu, Greece, built in around 580 BC in the ancient city of Korkyra966 m
- Old Fortress, CorfuFortress in Corfu, Greece1.5 km
- Cathedral of Saint James and Saint ChristopherChurch building in Corfu, Ionian Islands Region, Greece1.1 km
- New FortressVenetian fortress in Corfu1.1 km
- Banknote Museum of Alpha BankMuseum in Kerkira, Greece1.2 km
- Archaeological Museum of CorfuMuseum in Greece745 m
- Gardiki Castle, CorfuBuilding in Corfu Municipality, Ionian Islands Region, Greece16 km
- Tomb of MenecratesArchaic tomb in Corfu, Greece428 m
- Venetian arsenal, GouviaVenetian shipyard7.2 km
- Monastery of VlachernaMonastery in Corfu, Greece2.8 km
- Annountsiata bell towerBell tower in Corfu, Greece1.1 km
- Church of Saints Jason and SosipaterChurch building in Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Municipality, Greece1.0 km
- DassiaTourist beach9.7 km
- Alyki LefkimmisWetland in Kerkyra, Corfu, Greece22 km
- Myrtiotissa beachBeach10 km
- Apraos BayBay21 km
- ArkoudiHill in Epirus, Greece21 km
- Canal D AmourTourist beach27 km
- Ermones BayBay12 km
And the other 22, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Bay of Garitsa, Gouvia Bay, Kaiser's Throne, Liapades Bay, Likoyianni, Mavro Oros, Sagiada bay, Sidari Bay
- History: Old town of Corfu, Paleokastritsa Monastery, Ruins of Kotsika
- With kids: Aqualand, Corfu Aquarium, Hydropolis
- Beaches: Astrakeris Reef, Serpa Reef, Vraganiotika Reef
- Hiking: Corfu Trail, Corfu Trail Alternative
- Diving: Hercules Marine Activities, Korfu Diving
- Food and drink: Pontiglio Winery
When to go to Corfu
The best time to visit Corfu is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:30
- FebPossible10:30
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunBest time14:47
- JulPossible14:32
- AugPossible13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:46
- DecPossible9:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. In June, 46 of the 46 places are at their best.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Corfu
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG, Thessaloniki), 279 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ioannina35 places80 km
- Kalampaka18 places148 km
- Agrinio6 places170 km
- Larissa11 places215 km
- Sarakinado10 places219 km
- Patras30 places220 km
And all of Greece, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Corfu?
The best known: Butrint National Park, Achilleion, Mount Pantokrator, Mon Repos, Corfu, Angelokastro. In all, 46 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Corfu?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13.
How do you get to Corfu?
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG), 279 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Corfu as the destination and these 46 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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