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If Venice, Italy was a Greek Island: Corfu Travel Guide
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items Equal parts Italian Riviera and Greek island escape, discover Corfu through its most picturesque corners. Where Venetian architecture meets crystal-clear coves—from UNESCO-listed old town streets to panoramic cliffside views—follow my recommendations...
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what to do in corfu 🏰
where to eat in corfu 🫖
what to do in corfu 🏰
from the top down, start with historic highlights in corfu town before making your way to cliffside viewpoints, hidden coves, and beach clubs along the ionian coast.
the sleek, wide marble walkway segmenting spinada square from the rest of corfu town, this main strip deserves a stroll as you're exploring the old town waterfront🚶♀️
Liston
rising up from a heavily fortified promontory, the many tiers of this venetian fortress offer layers of military history to explore from old barracks and cannons to hidden tunnels twisting up to the cross-topped peak 🏰
Old Fortress
a lovely waterfront public garden just across the moat from the old fortress—the wrought iron spiral staircase is a particularly aesthetic landmark inside 🌸
Garden of the Public
be sure to try kumquat from the many shops and stands of the corfu central market. whether in liqueur, preserve, or candy form this sweet-tart fruit is native to the island 🍊
Corfu Central Market
the towering landmark of corfu town, inside the pale yellow clock towers lives an exquisite greek orthodox shrine with silver fixings and plenty of icon portraits. for jewelry with religious motifs incorporated, look no further than the shops directl...
Holy Church of Saint Spyridon
a colorful, contemporary “concept store”—the concept of which i was first introduced to in greece—find vibrant spunky accessories for your outfit and home inside with fruity, tropical flair 👛
Muses
the quintessential corfu viewpoint on the northwest side of the island, drive to tiny afionas early to secure a spot in the limited paid car parks. signs past the porto timoni restaurnt point to the hike, which needs to continue no further than the s...
Porto Timoni
the highlight of my entire time in corfu, head down from afionas to palaiokastritsa to cliff jump at la grotta. finding a parallel parking spot on the winding, single-lane road can be a challenge, but the effort is well worth the reward of walking do...
La Grotta Bar
where to eat in corfu 🫖
everywhere i ate during my 2 days in corfu – this carefully curated list highlights the island’s best spots from typical greek tavernas to fine dining with a view. beginning at the top follows the order in which i tried each of the best restaurants i...
dig into a dainty brunch on perfectly polished porcelain inside the 1680 cobici mansion—fairy lights and cobblestone walls inside the original horse stables make this fairytale hideaway even more magical 🫖
Porcelani
terraced outdoor patio with simple iron chairs under a dreamy draping flower-covered tree, the ideal morning perch to sip an espresso and have a light pastry ☕
Mikro Café
“beach” club and restaurant with a free stretch of flat stone where you can lay out on a towel, or otherwise reserve a chair and umbrella set to lounge on while splitting time between the sun and sea 🌊
Imabari
rooftop reprieve with a perfect view of the old fortress, elevated dining both figuratively and literally occurs here where i had my best meal in corfu—don't sleep on the rooster pastitsada or basil crudo 🍽️
Arcadion Bistrot
one of the two most popular gelato joints in town—mona lisa l' atelier del gelato being the other— i was won over by solo gelato's branded wafer and chocolate magic shell drizzle 🍨
Solo Gelato
stop here for breakfast with a view in afionas after traversing to the porto timoni lookout—it's such a nice backdrop you'll find binoculars on the table to take an even closer look 🔭
Anafoufou
for a quicker, to-go bite in afionas, this charming snack stop is right across the street from the most famous viewpoint in town 🫏
The View Point Canteen
as authentic as it gets, arrive right at opening to avoid waiting in the inevitable line spiraling away from this no-reservation terraced taverna. a teeny menu listing all sorts of snacks and small bites arrives with handwritten prices and a daily sp...
i went with the cretan “dakos” bruschetta and oven-baked pork belly with fries as a hearty home-cooked meal, washing that down with a strong shot of tsipouro of course.
i went with the cretan “dakos” bruschetta and oven-baked pork belly with fries as a hearty home-cooked meal, washing that down with a strong shot of tsipouro of course.
To Tsipouradiko
a lowkey local taverna painted in pastel hues, i wasn't wowed by efi's but my b&b host did recommend this for dinner—so you might as well try an authentic flaky filo covered in honey here 🍯
Efi's Alley