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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Corfu Town
Κέρκυρα
Give Corfu Town one full day and two nights: the old town is a walkable UNESCO core, and the island's beaches need a separate base.
Corfu Town (Kerkyra) is the island capital and a UNESCO-listed old town: two Venetian fortresses, the Spianada esplanade, the Liston arcades and the church of St Spyridon. It works as a 1–2 night stop on arrival or departure, or as a base for day trips south to Achilleion and Mon Repos. Most visitors come April–October; the town itself is busiest in July and August.
- Country
- Greece
- Local name
- Κέρκυρα
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, peak prices)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €50–80 excl. bed · Mid €90–150 excl. bed · High €180+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- European emergency number 112 · Police 100 · Ambulance 166 · Tourist police 1571
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (espresso or freddo) | €2–4 |
| Souvlaki or gyros | €3–6 |
| Taverna main dish | €8–15 |
| Beer, draught / can | €3–5 / €1.50–2.50 |
| City bus ride | €1.50–2 |
| Taxi, airport to old town | €15–25 |
| Museum or fortress entry | €3–6 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CFU · Corfu International Airport
- About 2 km (1.2 mi) south of the town centre; bus 15 runs to Saroko Square and the port in season.About 1.2 mi (2 km) south of the town centre; bus 15 runs to Saroko Square and the port in season.
Typical fares
- Airport → old town, bus 15
- about €2, 15–20 min
- Airport → old town, taxi
- €15–25, agree the fare first
- Old Fortress entry
- €6 adult, €3 students and seniors
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The old town is compact and best on foot; the Spianada to the Old Fortress is under 10 minutes. City buses (Corfu City Bus) link the centre, Saroko Square, the port and the airport; line 15 serves the airport. Taxis queue at the Spianada, Methodiou Street, the Old Port and the New Port. Renting a car or scooter helps for the island's beaches but parking in the old town is hard.
See and do
Known for
- Old Fortress
- Spianada and the Liston
- Church of St Spyridon
- Venetian and British architecture
- Greek Easter and Carnival
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Achilleion Palace | Bus or taxi south to Gastouri, about 10 km (6.2 mi)Bus or taxi south to Gastouri, about 6.2 mi (10 km) | About 45 min each way |
| Mon Repos Estate | Walk or short taxi south of Garitsa Bay | About 30 min |
| Pontikonisi (Mouse Island) | Bus or taxi to Kanoni, then view from the causeway | About 30 min |
| Kynopiastes | Bus or car south-west of the town | About 30–40 min |
Sleep
- Old Town (within the walls)
- Walk to the fortresses, Spianada and restaurants; book early, rooms are small and stairs are common.
- Saroko Square and the bus station
- Practical for early buses and the airport line; 10–15 min walk to the old town.
- Garitsa Bay
- Seafront south of the centre, quieter, 15–20 min walk to Spianada.
- New Port area
- Ferry and cruise access; less character, useful for one night with bags.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Γεια σαςya sas |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώefharistó |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κάνει;póso káni |
| The bill, please | Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώton logariasmó, parakaló |
| Can I pay by card? | Μπορώ να πληρώσω με κάρτα;boró na pliróso me kárta |
| Where is the toilet? | Πού είναι η τουαλέτα;pu íne i tualéta |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Taxis may quote a flat price to tourists: ask for the meter or agree the fare before you get in.
- Some drivers merge separate groups into one shared trip without asking.
- Old town streets are narrow and uneven; luggage on wheels is awkward.
- Summer heat and crowded ferries in July–August; book crossings ahead.
- Check opening hours for the fortresses and museums, which change by season.
Corfu Town is generally safe for tourists; the real issues are pickpocketing in crowds, taxi fare disputes and summer heat. Keep bags zipped on the Spianada and in the old lanes, and agree taxi fares first.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Corfu Town yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Old Fortress
- Spianada and the Liston
- Church of St Spyridon
- Venetian and British architecture
- Greek Easter and Carnival
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Municipality of Corfu: www.corfu.gr
- Wikivoyage: Corfu Town, revision 5321719 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5321719
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Corfu TownΚέρκυρα
Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώ
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
No embassies in Corfu Town; most countries have embassies or consulates in Athens (check).
Tipping is not required; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/corfu-town). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.