How To Use This E-Book
Getting Around the e-Book
This Pocket Guide e-book is designed to give you inspiration and planning advice for your visit to Corfu, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.
The guide begins with our selection of Top 10 Attractions, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan unmissable experiences. The Introduction and History chapters paint a vivid cultural portrait of Corfu, and the Where to Go chapter gives a complete guide to all the sights worth visiting. You will find ideas for activities in the What to Do section, while the Eating Out chapter describes the local cuisine and gives listings of the best restaurants. The Travel Tips offer practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, there are carefully selected hotel listings.
In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.
Maps
All key attractions and sights in Corfu are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.
Images
Youll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Corfu. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.
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Table of Contents
Corfus Top 10 Attractions
Top Attraction #1
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The northeast coast
This part of Corfu is particularly beautiful, with pebble coves and striking mountain scenery. For more information, .
Top Attraction #2
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The west coast
Noted for its glorious sandy beaches, including Glyfda and Kondogials. For more information, .
Top Attraction #3
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Paleokastrtsa
The islands most famous beauty spot. For more information, .
Top Attraction #4
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Pax
Take a day trip to this delightful island. For more information, .
Top Attraction #5
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Angelkastro
The medieval fortress offers sweeping views. For more information, .
Top Attraction #6
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Listn
The elegant promenade was modelled on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris. For more information, .
Top Attraction #7
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Byzantine Museum
It houses a fine collection of icons and religious artefacts. For more information, .
Top Attraction #8
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Archaeological Museum
The massive Gorgon pediment dominates this Krkyra Town attraction. For more information, .
Top Attraction #9
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Museum of Asian Art
Unexpected, world-class collection in Krkyra Town. For more information, .
Top Attraction #10
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Achilleion Palace
This grandiose building is one of the most visited sights on the island. For more information, .
A Perfect Week of Corfu
Day 1
Corfu Town
Start with a coffee at a caf on the Listn. Cross the Spianda to take in the Pale Frorio, then marvel at the Asian Art Museum. After lunch, climb the No Frorio, then head out to Glyfda or Kondogials for a swim. Watch the sunset from the Kaisers Throne at Plekas. Return to town for dinner.
Day 2
The South
On your way south, stop at the Palepolis museum, then visit the Achilleion. Have lunch at a Bokari seafood taverna, then spend the afternoon on the beach ssos has dunes and a windsurfing centre. Try Klimataria in Bentses for supper, or Tripas in Kynopiasts.
Day 3
The Northeast
Head northeast from town, pausing to visit the National Gallery Annexe in Kto Korakina or the Byzantine church in gios Mrkos. Then have lunch at Agn, Koulora or gios Stfanos. Kalmi has the best pebble beach in the area. In the evening, drive up to Pale Perthia for dinner in the old village square. Change your overnight base to Rda or Aharvi with tomorrows trip in mind.
Day 4
Erkoussa
Hop on a boat in Rda or Sidri for a daytrip to Erkoussa, the closest of the Diapndia islets. Then head to Perouldes to watch the sunset from the cliffs over Longs beach. For an amazing view, have supper at the Dionysos in Afinas village.