Walking the narrow streets feels less like tourism and more like stepping into a living salon, where locals sip coffee with unhurried grace and conversation flows as freely as the olive oil. Today, this historic hub is a vibrant blend of old-world charm and modern ease, offering travelers a sophisticated yet relaxed base to explore the island’s lush greenery before diving into its clear, inviting waters.
Do Corfu the way locals do: start slow at Arkoudilas Beach, eat where the regulars do at 7th Heaven, let the evening run long at La Grotta Bar.
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Old Fortress
tourist_attraction, historical_landmark · ★ 4.6 (12,201 reviews)
Scenic ruins of an ancient fort, with artifacts on display, a seating area & a church.
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Holy Monastery of the Virgin Mary at Paleokastritsa
Place of Worship · ★ 4.7 (9,920 reviews)
Historic monastery atop a promontory offering sweeping sea views & a museum with religious objects.
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The Achilleion Palace
Historical Landmark · ★ 4.2 (25,345 reviews)
19th-century neoclassical mansion featuring Achilles-themed interiors & gardens with sea views.
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Spianada Square
Park · ★ 4.7 (8,065 reviews)
Both the old & new ports of the city can be seen from this city square, one of Greece's largest.
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Angelokastro Byzantine Castle
Historical Landmark · ★ 4.7 (6,798 reviews)
Ancient castle at the top of a steep hill with art, historical exhibits & dramatic ocean views.
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Kaiser William II Observatory saulelydziui
Historical Landmark · ★ 4.7 (5,601 reviews)
Viewing platform atop a craggy rock, named for a former German kaiser & noted for sunset panoramas.
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Corfu Museum of Asian Art
Art museum · ★ 4.7 (3,697 reviews)
Stately palace-turned-museum with an extensive collection of Chinese, Japanese & Indian artwork.
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Faliraki Corfu
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.6 (2,630 reviews)
Small, relaxed swimming beach below the Old Town of Corfu with bay views & a few cafes & eateries.
Check tours & tickets Where to eat Local favorites, not tourist traps.
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7th Heaven
Restaurant · ★ 4.6 (4,417 reviews)
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PANE E SOUVLAKI
Greek Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (5,307 reviews)
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Pitta pappou
Fast Food Restaurant · ★ 4.5 (3,850 reviews)
Website 14
To Tsipouradiko
Greek Restaurant · ★ 4.6 (3,014 reviews)
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Chris Place
Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (1,714 reviews)
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Stavros Traditional Grill House
Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (1,962 reviews)
Website 17
Ninos
Barbecue Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (3,578 reviews)
Standard restaurant with outdoor seating whipping up homestyle gyros, salads, seafood & meat dishes.
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Nikos Family Restaurant
Family Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (1,776 reviews)
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Mavroudis Olive oil (Corfu Olive Oil, Olive Oil Museum, Corfu Olive Tour)
Manufacturer · ★ 5 (5,064 reviews)
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Ionian Cruises | Corfu Daily Cruises to Paxos, Sivota, Parga & Albania
Tour Agency · ★ 4.4 (1,485 reviews)
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Paleo Sea Travel - Boat trips and boat rentals in Corfu,Paleokastritsa
Services · ★ 4.9 (419 reviews)
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Arkoudilas Beach
Nature Preserve · ★ 4.7 (1,340 reviews)
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Mon Repos Park
Park · ★ 4.3 (1,245 reviews)
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Garitsa Grove
Park · ★ 4.5 (753 reviews)
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Kaminaki Beach
tourist_attraction, point_of_interest · ★ 4.7 (328 reviews)
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Garden of the Public
Park · ★ 4.8 (248 reviews)
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La Grotta Bar
Bar · ★ 4.5 (5,746 reviews)
Seafront bar built into the rock serving cocktails, beers & coffees amid a mellow ambiance.
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Lemon Tree
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.7 (754 reviews)
Website 32
Dirty Nellie's Irish Pub
Bar · ★ 4.6 (837 reviews)
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Locale Wine Bar
Wine Bar · ★ 5 (482 reviews)
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