Green hills, olive groves and a Venetian old town on the leafy Ionian island off Greece's west coast. Here's what Corfu is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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June and September are the best months, hot and sunny with warm sea and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy. May and October are good for walking and sightseeing, and the island is at its greenest in spring. Corfu gets more rain than other Greek islands in winter, when most resorts close.
A UNESCO-listed maze of Venetian lanes, arcaded cafés on the Liston and two fortresses by the sea.
Turquoise coves below a clifftop monastery. Boat trips run to nearby sea caves.
The summer palace of Empress Sisi, with gardens and statues looking over the coast.
The view of Vlacherna Monastery and Pontikonisi is the island's most famous picture.
A long-distance path the length of the island. Pick a section through olive groves and hill villages.
Boat trips from Corfu Town and the east coast to tiny islands with clear blue water.
The north-east coast has pretty villages and clear water. The west has sandy beaches and sunsets. Kassiopi and Agios Stefanos are popular, quieter bases.
Yes, from sandy bays on the west coast to pebbly coves in the north-east with very clear water.
Buses link Corfu Town with the main resorts, but a car or scooter helps you explore. Roads are narrow and winding.
A week is enough for beaches, the old town and a boat trip. Ten days lets you walk part of the Corfu Trail.
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