Our holiday was planned for 6-10 July. As always, I prefer flights that minimize the number of days off required from work. Luckily, in this case, I found some perfect flights, both departing in the evening (around 21-22 time), making this a perfect extended weekend with 4 nights in Corfu. The outbound flight was booked with Ryanair, and the inbound flight was booked with Animawings, both directly from the airlines’ websites. Since we were a big group (12 people), 2 separate bookings were required. In total, we paid ~60-65 euros per person.
Accommodation and Car Rental
Most of the time, I book my accommodations through booking.com, where you can find different options for Corfu.
For Kalliopi Apartments, you can find a link here.
Now, let’s see the schedule.
Day 1
A chill day to enjoy the beaches and the area. We decided not to venture too far from the accommodation and mostly spent our time at the beach, soaking up the sun, engaging in beach activities, and enjoying the water. The itinerary for the day included 3 places:
Agia Triada Beach
Probably one of the most well-known beaches in the famous Paleokastritsa area. We arrived there not very early (around 11:00) and still found a few beach chairs available for rent directly from the bar on the beach for 15 euros for the whole day. The water was a bit cold, and the beach wasn’t sandy, which was a bit disappointing. However, it was a good start to our trip, especially since I captured a video that I really like at this location!
La Grotta Bar
For sure, a place you don’t want to miss when visiting that area. It’s a super cool, Instagrammable bar, perched on some incredible rocks, with a short 5-minute walk on stairs required to get there. The food was decent, and it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a cool beer and some food during lunch. Also, it’s a great place for jumping into the water.
Agios Spiridon Beach
This was a spontaneous recommendation we received that day and hadn’t planned in advance. It’s a sandy beach where we spent the rest of the day, enjoying music on our speakers, having fun, and, of course, working on our tans. The day ended with a drive back to our accommodation, with a stop at the Carrefour in Roda to buy some snacks and a few beers for the evening.
Day 2
Without a doubt, my favorite day in Corfu because of the amazing views we experienced. This is the day we woke up very early because we really wanted to get a place at the first stop you’ll soon read about. So let’s go! First stop of the day:
Porto Timoni
The hike is not very steep, but I would recommend wearing appropriate footwear (not flip flops) if you’re not very adventurous, though flip flops are still manageable. The “hike” starts somewhere close to Zeus Throne, and we arrived there around 8 in the morning, finding some free street parking places available.
7th Heaven Cafe
Canal d’Amour
The third stop of the day was a very interesting rock formation, with almost no chance of finding a place on the small beach if you don’t arrive early. Since we got there around 15:00, we had to book some places on the rock itself, like many other people did as well. The water was a bit warmer here, and there were cool waves to enjoy. I wouldn’t skip it; add it to your list!
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Day 3
The plan for day 3 was quite nice, but unfortunately, it was delayed. We had saved Day 3 for renting a boat and exploring the area on our own. One of the nice things about Greece is that you can rent boats without a license, as long as their engine is not above 30HP. Unfortunately, due to the windy day, we were not allowed to rent the boat, so we adjusted our plans accordingly.
Barbati Beach
Our first stop was Barbati Beach. Since our plans had drastically changed, we had to find something spontaneously, and that’s how we decided on this beach. We wanted to explore the other side of the island too and hopefully enjoy some warmer water. The water was fine, but the beach itself wasn’t great. It was difficult to park, and the beach was rocky. Next time, I would probably choose something different.
Kassiopi
Our next stop was Kassiopi. It was already late, and we had two reasons for going there: to eat gyros at one specific area and to rent our boat for the next day (we found out the water conditions would be much better). So we drove to Kassiopi and stopped at Thraka Greek BBQ for an amazing gyros. I highly recommend it. The prices were great too. Our second stop in Kassiopi was to rent the boat (but more on that in Day 4).
Cape Drastis
This spot is perfect for watching the sunset. After returning to our accommodation for a quick shower and some time at the pool, we drove to the Cape Drastis area. After parking our car, we enjoyed a 15-20 minute walk to a gorgeous viewpoint overlooking the cliffs. The sunset was amazing, making it the perfect place for some pictures. Without a doubt, this is the best place to go to in Corfu for the most beautiful sunset.
Day 4
Boat Rental
Finally, the boat day, yay! As I mentioned, we had booked the boat the day before and agreed to meet again at 9:00 in Kassiopi. We chose Filippos Bots, and I would recommend them every single time. We paid 200 euros for a 12-person boat for a full day, and at the end of the day, we paid an additional 50-60 euros for the gas. We had the day until 16-16:30 to explore a limited area (but still large enough), drive the boat, stop for swimming and eating at any of the ports, and follow our own schedule on the sea. This is a must-do type of experience (probably anywhere in Greece), and it’s especially amazing in Corfu.
Old Town of Corfu
After returning from the boat, we quickly showered and started driving to the Corfu town area as we had a late flight that day. With some free time left in the afternoon/evening, we had 2 stops in mind. The first one was the old town of Corfu. We only spent around 1 hour there for a quick walk, enjoying the colorful buildings, and having a quick snack. If we weren’t in such a rush, I would have allotted a few more hours to explore this area as I really liked it.
Vlacherna Monastery
Our last stop was Vlacherna Monastery, or how to end the trip in style. It’s a very nice monastery very close driving distance to Corfu town, and the best part is that it’s linked to the Corfu airport, providing an amazing opportunity for plane spotting. We stayed here watching 3-4 planes both arriving and departing, and I can tell you it’s just amazing. They fly very close to the ground, offering an incredible view, especially close to sunset time. Again, if we weren’t in a rush, I think I could easily get lost for a few good hours in this place. I totally recommend it!
Restaurants and Bars
To recap, here are the places I recommend for food and drinks if you ever go to Corfu:
Roda Park Restaurant
This was the place we enjoyed the most in Roda for food. The service was amazing, the food was delicious, and everything was on point. I highly recommend it!
La Grotta Bar
An Instagrammable bar in the Paleokastritsa area, perfect for refreshing with a great view and a cold beer.
7th Heaven Cafe
Amazing view, delicious food. The perfect place for enjoying a great view over the cliffs while food is cooked for you.
Thraka Greek BBQ
Great gyros and tasty food in general. I would highly recommend the gyros.
Enjoy!
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