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Corfu TownΚέρκυρα
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, peak prices)
- Airport
- CFU
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Corfu Town112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Corfu Town, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyCorfu Town is generally safe for tourists; the real issues are pickpocketing in crowds, taxi fare disputes and summer heat.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers112 European emergency number · 100 police · 166 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCFU 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.).CFU Corfu International Airport (About 1.2 mi (2 km) south of the town centre; bus 15 runs to Saroko Square and the port in season.).
- Getting aroundThe old town is compact and best on foot; the Spianada to the Old Fortress is under 10 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (espresso or freddo)€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Beerdraught / can€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus ride€1.50–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or fortress entryOld Fortress: €6 adult, €3 students and seniors.€3–6 (≈ US$4–7)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, old town or Garitsa, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room, old town or Garitsa, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- 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.)CFU Corfu International Airport (About 1.2 mi (2 km) south of the town centre; bus 15 runs to Saroko Square and the port in season.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Dec (14 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Corfu Town: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Achilleion Palace
goDoor to door: About 45 min each way
Bus or taxi south to Gastouri, about 10 km (6.2 mi)Bus or taxi south to Gastouri, about 6.2 mi (10 km)
Sissi's summer palace; go at opening to avoid coach groups.
Mon Repos Estate
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Walk or short taxi south of Garitsa Bay
Villa and park; check seasonal hours before you set out.
Pontikonisi (Mouse Island)
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus or taxi to Kanoni, then view from the causeway
Best as a viewpoint; the islet itself is usually viewed from shore.
Kynopiastes
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Bus or car south-west of the town
Village stop for a slower half-day away from the old town.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €180 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, old town or Garitsa1 × 2 nights × €110 | €220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €110 | €440 |
| Airport bus 15, one way2 × €2 | €4 |
| Old Fortress entry, adult2 × €6 | €12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €71 |
| Trip total≈ €194 per person per day, bed included | €777≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and ferries excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (espresso or freddo) | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Souvlaki or gyros | €3–6 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Taverna main dish | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Beer, draught / can | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) / €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| City bus ride | €1.50–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi, airport to old townAgree the fare or ask for the meter before you get in. | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Museum or fortress entryOld Fortress: €6 adult, €3 students and seniors. | €3–6 (≈ US$4–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- European emergency number
- 112
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 166
- Fire
- 199
- Tourist police
- 1571
- Coast guard
- 108
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Corfu TownΚέρκυρα
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- European emergency number112
- Police100
- Ambulance166
- Tourist police1571
Embassy
No embassies in Corfu Town; most countries have embassies or consulates in Athens (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → old town, bus 15: about €2 (≈ US$3), 15–20 min
- Airport → old town, taxi: €15–25 (≈ US$18–30), agree the fare first
- Old Fortress entry: €6 (≈ US$7) adult, €3 (≈ US$4) students and seniors
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello (ya sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (efharistó)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much is it? (póso káni)
- Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ — The bill, please (ton logariasmó, parakaló)
- Μπορώ να πληρώσω με κάρτα; — Can I pay by card? (boró na pliróso me kárta)
- Πού είναι η τουαλέτα; — Where is the toilet? (pu íne i tualéta)
Tipping is not required; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Corfu Town. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, peak prices) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CFU: bus 15 and taxi fallbacks, plus a late-arrival rung.
- Walking clusters: Spianada and Liston, the Old Fortress, the old lanes around St Spyridon, Garitsa Bay.
- Place pages with verified seasonal hours (Old Fortress, New Fortress, Archaeological Museum, Mon Repos) and eat pages with last orders.
- Ferry and cruise arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.