Walking In Corfu | Walking The Corfu Trail

Arrive Corfu Town (Kerkyra) and check-in to hotel. Corfu town is one of Greece's most elegant island capitals. The 'Old Quarter' lies above the port, its narrow streets containing beautiful houses and buildings. On either side of this are two forts: Paleo Frourio (Byzantine) and Neo Frourio (Venetian).

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This morning we drive south out of Corfu Town, starting our hike from just south of Kavos, we head out on a track to the southern tip of Corfu, where the ruined monastery of Arkoudillas stands. A footpath leads down to the island’s southernmost beach, a seemingly endless stretch of golden sand. Leaving the beach at its northern end, we follow uphill tracks through agricultural land to Spartera and our accommodation. About 3 to 3.5 hours walking with 150m of ascent today.

Overnight Simple Hotel Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today our way leads from Spartera along shady olive grove tracks and through open country to Lefkimmi, where riverside tavernas may tempt us for a rest. We then descend through the area of Agia Ekaterini, so named for its little church. From here we head towards the Gardeno Valley where we walk through dense olive groves, before reaching the valley floor. It’s then a short climb up to the ridge where we will enjoy panoramic views of the coastline as well as Lake Korissia. We end our days walk by following the coastal path down to the beach at Santa Barbara, where are accommodation for tonight is located. About 5 to 5.5 hours walking with 150m of ascent today.

Overnight Simple Hotel Included meals: Breakfast

A day of almost level walking during which we follow the beach. Our way leads on through sand dunes covered with a forest of ceder trees. Then, crossing a footbridge, we reach Lake Korission. The Trail then follows tracks and a section of road to reach Paramonas and our next overnight stop. About 5 to 6 hours walking with 200m of ascent today.

Overnight Simple Hotel Included meals: Breakfast

A sharp climb early in the walk takes us over the coastal ridge, with great views, and inland to the villages of Ano and Kato Pavliana. Footpaths and tracks take us down through Vouniatades, then we cross the Messongi River Valley by way of tracks through olive groves and across heathland. Through Strongili, the Trail heads uphill again, on an old cobbled way which leads to Komianata. From here, we are transferred to Benitses by private bus [approximately 30 minutes drive]. About 5 hours walking today.

Overnight Standard Hotel Included meals: Breakfast

From Benitses we take a bus back to Stavros, and our walk continues with a delightful footpath skirting Agii Deka Mountain, before we make a very sharp ascent to the summit of Agii Deka, Corfu’s second highest peak. Here, an abandoned monastery in a walled garden makes an ideal rest stop. Our way continues down a cobbled mule path to Agii Deka village then along minor roads and tracks to Sinarades, where you might like to visit the Folk Museum (depending on opening times) and admire the picturesque architecture of this large village. Then the Trail leads along undulating tracks with very fine views over the west coast and inland to Pelekas. Later this afternoon you may like to take a walk up to another fine viewpoint at ‘Kaiser’s Throne’ a favourite viewpoint of Kaiser Wilhelm II to watch sunset. About 6.5 hours walking with 700m of ascent today.

Overnight Simple Hotel Included meals: Breakfast

Half an hour’s downhill walk takes us to Myrtiotissa, ‘the so-called’ loveliest beach in the world’ (now used by nudists!) and one of the Durrell family’s favourites. Climbing now, we have to regain the height we have lost (and more!), with a steep ascent on a gravel and concrete track. The west coast views are simply spectacular. Passing the village of Vatos, the terrain levels out and our way follows the bank of the Ropa River (with possible terrapin sightings!), bordered by pastures and willow trees. Leaving the river, the Trail ascends into olive-blanketed hills, where tracks lead to Liapades, an ancient village full of lovely old mansion houses. We stay in nearby Liapades beach, a low-key resort. About 6.5 hours walking with 700m of ascent today.

Overnight Standard Hotel Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast today we will be transferred to the airport where the tour ends.

Included meals: Breakfast