Corfu mixes Venetian, French and British heritage in a UNESCO old town with green hills and quiet bays. It is greener and more relaxed than the Cyclades, ideal from May to early October.
Month by month
Best: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: January, February, March, December.
How long to stay
4–7 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 11h from the US East Coast, 3h from Europe, 8h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Rent a car or scooter to reach the northern and western coasts.
- Sunsets at Paleokastritsa are a local favourite.
- Corfu old town is shaded and pleasant during midday heat.
Plan a trip to Corfu
Pick your dates and Offdays builds a day-by-day itinerary from Corfu's best places.
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