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.

Walking and Trekking on Corfu – Quick Facts

Location: Corfu, Greece – Ionian Islands
Routes covered: The Corfu Trail (150km), plus 22 day walks (3.5–18km) across the island
Corfu Trail: South–north traverse in 10 stages, ending at villages or beaches with accommodation and dining
Day walks: 22 circular and linear routes exploring Corfu’s coasts, olive groves, hills, and mountain villages
Typical duration: 10 days for the full Corfu Trail; 2–5 hours for most day walks
Difficulty: Graded from easy (clear paths) to mildly strenuous (longer ascents/descents); suitable for novices and experienced walkers
Terrain: Coastal tracks, forested hills, olive groves, traditional villages, and unspoilt countryside
Navigation / mapping: Clear route descriptions, sketch maps, and detailed information boxes for each route
Accommodation & logistics: Listings for hotels, tavernas, private rentals; guidance on refreshments, transport, and walking bases included

Author Highlight

“Corfu has much to offer the nature lover and walker. Many localities, including the island’s interior, have escaped development altogether and retain a laid-back, traditional atmosphere. Moreover Corfu is the greenest of all the Greek islands and, with mile upon mile of paths and lanes, makes a superb destination for a walking holiday. Last, but definitely not least, the Corfiot people are amiable and helpful. In a nutshell, Corfu never fails to enchant."

- Gillian Price, author of Walking and Trekking on Corfu

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

Seasons

best time is spring through to autumn; all the walks can be done year round but accommodation is easier to find May to October

Centres

Corfu Town, Agios Georgios north and south, Aharavi, Barbati, Benitses, Kalami, Kavos, Liapades, Paleokastritsa, Paramonas, Pelekas

Difficulty

holiday walks are graded and range from easy to mildly strenuous; plenty of routes for strolling but challenging long traverses too; Corfu Trail suitable for novices and experienced walkers

Must See

the 911m Pandokratoras mountain in the northeast, a vast limestone massif looking to the Albanian coastline, and dominating stunning stretches of coast; gorgeous beaches of golden sand on the island's west coast; Paleokastritsa and its beautiful bays; the Angelokastro fortress; Cape Drastis and Porto Timoni

May 2025

Walk 1

May 2025

Accommodation updates

October 2023

Walk 1

October 2022

Walk 7 and Walk 9

June 2019

Route Updates

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