Places worth visiting in northern Corfu

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  • Arillas
Corfu beer. The success story of a brewery in Corfu, that made the Corfiot beer known worldwide!
Akrotiri – The cape between the benches of Arilla and Agio Stefano, The café, with the same name, is well worth a visit, especially at sunset, when the horizon casts pastel shades of myriad colours, across the shimmering Ionian Sea, as you sit back and relax with a cocktail and watch nature’s lightshow at its finest
  • Erikoussa Island

Erikoussa is one of the three Diapontian Islands (along with Mathraki and Othonoi), located northwest of Corfu. It’s the greenest of the three, full of olive trees, cypresses, and lush vegetation.

Could get by boat from Sidari or Agios Stefanos Avlioton (depending on the season), The trip takes around 40 to 60 minutes. There are also day trips available by boat (with or without a guide).

A long sandy beach (Porto Beach) with crystal-clear waters and very few tourists. Walking trails to explore the island’s natural beauty. Absolute tranquility – almost no cars or motorized traffic. Traditional cafes and tavernas serving local dishes.

Bring essentials like water, sunhat, and sunscreen since amenities are limited.

  • Kassiopi Village
The cosmopolitan resort with the charm of the Byzantine era
Bataria beach ,The beach with rugged beauty below the green slopes in Kassiopi
For food I would suggest: Kyma, The Square, Lasmari
A village of another era with a special beauty. For food I would suggest: Kapilio
Surrounded by a unique landscape of wild beauty, the much-photographed “canal d’ amur” For food I would suggest: The Hive & Savannah and then for a cocktail on the most beautiful balcony in the north, in Logga, at the 7th café 
  • Old Perithia village 
A trip to the historic ghost village
Arena Horse Riding Corfu, A unique experience which brings the rider one step closer to nature.
For food I would suggest: Foros & Ognistra
Τhe historic village with colourful houses and special beaches, walking in the picturesque village, there is also the Porto Timoni beach, which to get there is uphill and downhill but worth it, finally eating at the restaurants (Anemos & Anafoufou ) at the top of the village with the incomparable view
  • Paleokastritsa village
The “jewel” of Corfu with its incomparable beauty, on the top.of the village you will find one of the oldest monastery in Corfu, it is dated 1225.
Could also visit the Corfu Aquarium.
 Beach bars like Akron & La Grotta are worth a visit, for food, a stop at Vrachos or in Akron Beach bar
  • Barbati village 
Diving in the turquoise waters of Barbati beach, beach bar for swimming and eating I would suggest: piedra del mar

  • Corfu Trail – The Island’s Signature Hiking Route

The Corfu Trail is a 220 km long hiking path that crosses the entire island of Corfu from south (Lefkimmi) to north (Agios Spiridon). It was created in 2001 by British hikers and offers a unique way to discover Corfu’s authentic character.

Passes through Agios Georgios Pagon, Agios Stefanos, Avliotes, Perithia, and reaches up to Pantokratoras Mountain. Trails go through olive groves, forests, old paths, and abandoned villages. Many sections offer stunning views of the Ionian Sea and Albania.

Markings: Yellow signs or ribbons on trees and rocks (not always perfect, so having GPS or a hiking app is recommended). bring with you Water, snacks, a hat, sturdy shoes, Offline GPS app or map (like Maps.me or AllTrails).

 

Don’t leave Corfu without making a stop at Lazaris Distillery & Artisan Sweets. Here, you’ll find and take home the best local traditional products!

A unique and memorable experience you could have in Corfu is to visit The Olive House. It’s Greece’s first olive oil tasting bar, a place that echoes the history and significance of our national product. There’s a bar for tasting the premium award-winning olive oil “The Governor” upstairs and a sales point downstairs.