Category: Corfu Trail

Stage 1: For anyone hiking the Corfu Trail, an overnight stay in Kavos is practically a must: This is the southern starting point of the Corfu Trail and, with the spectacular "White Cape," also the first highlight of this long-distance hike. The best way to get to the south of Corfu is by bus with Greenbuses (see practical information). We've adapted the first stage of the Corfu Trail into a half-day circular hike (see map). Advantage: Stage 1 can easily be included on the day of arrival...

Stage 2: Planning overnight accommodations for Stage 2 was a bit more challenging for us, as there were very few accommodations available along this stretch. While an overnight stay in Gardenos (at km 26, see map) is possible and the town is wonderfully sleepy, making a reservation there was difficult for us for several reasons: Our first booking was rejected by the operator because the one-night stay was "too short." Our second booking, at a different accommodation in Gardenos...

Stage 3: The hiking stage ends in Paramonas, a small, unpretentious seaside resort with several small guesthouses, such as the "Pension Skala" and the 3-star Hotel Paramonas pictured above (as of February 2018, not bookable/closed). Link: Pension Skala or Hotel Paramonas....

Stage 4: Today we cross the island from west to east and should definitely stop in Dafnáta: firstly, from here, or from the nearby viewpoint, you have an excellent view of Corfu Town and the entire south of the island. Secondly, Kostas Bar Walkers Point is located here, run by a helpful Greek who, after many years abroad, is now dedicated to hiking tourism in his homeland and manages the southern section of the Corfu Trail (link: Kostas...

Stage 6: We recommend taking the bus early in the morning at the start of Stage 6 to avoid the somewhat tedious climb along the main access road. Bus schedule: www.greenbuses.gr / Line B10; departure time depends on the summer and winter schedules. You can then have breakfast in Sinarades, for example. The destination of Stage 6 is Ermones. Ermones is a small town on a fairly secluded bay, consisting almost exclusively of hotels and resorts. Nevertheless, it is not overcrowded, but rather tranquil: In Ermones...

Paleokastritsa is a larger town with several bays and its own harbor. There's a wide selection of privately run accommodations and a few hotels here. The 4-star Akrotiri Beach Hotel boasts a spectacular location on a headland at the entrance to the town. It's not brand new, but rather noticeably "partially renovated" (a brand new pool, nice rooms, although the bathrooms are a bit dated; link: Akrotiri Beach). However, there are numerous worthwhile restaurants very close to the Akrotiri Beach Hotel, and the...