Full Description
Explore Corfu's finest walking and trekking routes, from its celebrated long-distance Corfu Trail to a diverse selection of 22 day walks spanning the island's lush interior and stunning coastline. The greenest and most accessible of the Greek islands, Corfu offers a laidback atmosphere, traditional villages, and mile upon mile of well-waymarked paths through olive groves, wooded hills, golden beaches and wildflower meadows.
This comprehensive Cicerone guidebook is perfect for walkers of all abilities, featuring the 150km Corfu Trail in 10 graded stages from the southern tip to the far north, plus 22 day walks exploring Corfu's diverse landscapes.
The 150km Corfu Trail is described in 10 stages, crossing the island from south to north and ending each day in a Corfiot village or at a beach with local accommodation and taverna dining.
22 day walks (3.5-18km/2-5 hours) explore Corfu's scenic coastal paths, olive groves, lush wooded hills, and tranquil mountain villages.
Flexible itineraries allow you to enjoy rest days on Corfu's golden beaches or in charming inland towns, with easy access via the island's bus and taxi network.
Clear route descriptions, sketch maps, and information boxes provide essential details for every Corfu walk, including distance, elevation, grade, and walking time.
Practical advice covers Corfu's local transport options, village walking bases, accommodation listings, cafés, and an English-Greek glossary for smooth travel.
Suggested routes help you make the most of your time on Corfu, whether you have a weekend or a full-length trekking holiday.
Local insights introduce Corfu's ancient ruins, Greek cuisine, wildflowers, wildlife, and the island's famously warm hospitality.
The best time for walking in Corfu is between May and October, when the weather is ideal, and the island is alive with colour and culture.
Plan your walking holiday on Corfu with this definitive Cicerone guidebook, and experience the island's enchanting landscapes, welcoming villages, and timeless Mediterranean charm on foot.
Contents
Map key
Overview map
Introduction
The Corfu Trail
Plants and flowers
Wildlife
Getting there
Local transport
Information
When to go
Accommodation
Communications
Food and drink
What to take
Maps and place names
Dos and don'ts
Emergencies
Using this Guide
Corfu's Northeast
Walk 1 Kaminaki to Kerasia coastal path
Walk 2 Kalami to Menegoulas loop
Walk 3 The Old Perithia trail
Walk 4 Around Cape Agia Ekaterinis
Walk 5 The Panorama Trail above Aharavi
Corfu's Northwest
Walk 6 Cape Drastis
Walk 7 Agios Stefanos to Arillas
Walk 8 Porto Timoni
Walk 9 Fisherman's Cabin and the kalderimi
Walk 10 Paleokastritsa and Angelokastro loop
Walk 11 Limni beach
Walk 12 Liniodoros beach
Corfu's Centre
Walk 13 Mirtiotissas and Agios Georgios mountain
Walk 14 Agii Deka
Walk 15 Benitses to Dafnata
Walk 16 Agios Mattheos and Prasoudi
Corfu's South
Walk 17 Lake Korission circuit
Walk 18 Short Lake Korission route
Walk 19 Chlomos loop
Walk 20 The Lefkimmi Salt Pans
Walk 21 Arkoudilas beach circuit
Walk 22 The Short Arkoudilas loop
The Corfu Trail
Stage 1 Kavos to Potami
Stage 2 Potami to Agios Georgios south
Stage 3 Agios Georgios south to Paramonas
Stage 4 Paramonas to Dafnata
Stage 5 Dafnata to Pelekas
Stage 6 Pelekas to Liapades beach
Stage 7 Liapades beach to Agios Georgios north
Stage 8 Agios Georgios north to Sokraki
Stage 9 Sokraki to Old Perithia
Stage 10 Old Perithia to Agios Spiridonas
Appendix A Route summary tables
Appendix B Accommodation
Appendix C English-Greek glossary and expressions
Appendix D Further reading
