With stunning, waters, lush greenery and a beautiful old town, Corfu should definitely be on your Greek island bucket list…
WHERE TO STAY IN CORFU?
When i went to Corfu, we stayed in Barbati, since we wanted beautiful beaches, but also didnt want to be too far from the town.
However, if you are like us and want to go into the town most nights for a more buzzy atmosphere, I would suggest staying nearer Corfu town. Barbati was lovely, but for us, it was too small.
WHEN SHOULD YO TRAVEL TO CORFU?
Corfu is more north than many of the other Greek islands, meaning it has more rain than the others. On the one hand, this is great because it means the island is lovely and green, yet obviously, it also means you may encounter some rainfall while you’re there.
We travelled to Corfu in September and it was hot the whole time, plus it was cheaper as it was outside the school holidays. Like anywhere, the weather is never 100% guaranteed, so for price and busyness, try to go before or after the school holidays.
WHAT TO DO IN CORFU?
- Take a boat trip
A boat trip is always a good idea. From wherever you are staying, take a boat trip around the island. Or, if you prefer, hire your own! Corfu has some of the prettiest waters and there is no better way to see them than by boat
2. Visit the Waterpark
As a thrill seeker, I will always seek out a waterpark! and as someone who has been to many in my time, I will say this is one of the best! it is huge, we stayed there all day.
TIP: get there early before the crowds and get on some of the big slides while there is no queue.
3. Visit old town Corfu
Corfu town is one of the biggest Greek island towns, I was very surprised when I arrived, after having just been to Skiathos town which was so much smaller and intimate.
The old town is lovely, and the buzzy atmosphere is great, you could certainly stay there all evening.
TRANSPORT IN CORFU
Personally, we found the bus system in Corfu not great. From Barbati, there was a bus into the town but it only came around every hour during lunch, and then the same during the evening, but not very late.
If we were to go again, we would probably hire a quad or bike on one of the days to really get around the island. Or, if driving abroad doesn’t phase you, maybe hire a car. Ultimately, it wasn’t the worst thing in the world and didn’t ruin our trip, but I was surprised at how in frequent the bus was after being to Skiathos, where there was a very reliable and solid bus system.