Corfu itinerary — 3 days

The largest square in Greece: a wide green field between Corfu old town and the sea by the Old Fortress. Along its eastern edge runs the Liston arcade from the early 19th century, its cafés spilling onto the pavement for the traditional aperitif. Cricket is still played on the lawn — a legacy of the British period — and the evening stroll around it is a local ritual.

The Byzantine Museum of Antivouniotissa is a unique museum located in the Church of Panaghia Antivouniotissa in Campiello quarter. The church, dating back to the 15th century, was transformed into a museum in 1979 through generous donations to the State. Inside, visitors can admire religious artwork spanning from the 15th to 20th century, including vintage wall frescoes, ancient manuscripts, and icons by renowned artists.

The main terminal of the 'green' KTEL intercity buses on Corfu. From here routes fan out across the island to Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Kavos, Acharavi and other villages and beaches, plus suburban lines. Tickets are sold at the counter or on board, and timetables shift with the seasons, gaining extra summer services. A practical hub for exploring Corfu on your own without renting a car.

A tiny convent on a narrow causeway at Cape Kanoni, one of Corfu's most recognizable scenes: whitewashed walls, red tiles and a bell tower among cypress trees. Across the water lies the islet of Pontikonisi, the famous Mouse Island. Planes pass directly overhead on final approach to the airport, drawing photographers every day. Inside works a small church of Panagia with icons; the spot is especially pretty at sunset.

Tiny, tree-covered Greek island featuring a medieval-era Byzantine chapel, accessible by boat.

The only museum in Greece dedicated exclusively to Asian art, housed in the imposing neoclassical Palace of St. Michael and St. George on Spianada Square in Corfu Town. Founded in 1927 around the diplomatic collection of Gregorios Manos, the museum displays over 15,000 treasures. Exhibits include ancient Chinese bronzes and ceramics, Japanese samurai armour and ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and rare Gandharan sculptures.

The Old Fortress of Corfu (Palaio Frourio) is an imposing 16th-century Venetian citadel built atop a rugged rocky promontory east of Corfu Old Town. Separated from the mainland by the seawater moat Contrafossa, the fortress withstood numerous Ottoman sieges. Visitors can explore ancient ramparts, British military barracks, the unique neoclassical Church of Saint George, and a hilltop lighthouse offering 360-degree views of the Ionian Sea.

Located in Corfu Town, the Archaeological Museum of Corfu houses an exceptional collection of artifacts from ancient Corcyra. Its crowning jewel is the monumental Gorgon Pediment from the Temple of Artemis at Kanoni (c. 580 BC), recognized as the earliest surviving stone architectural pediment in ancient Greece, centered on a fearsome Medusa relief. Other treasures include the archaic Lion of Menekrates, bronze statuettes, and pottery.

A picturesque 19th-century stone windmill standing proudly at the tip of the Garitsa Bay promenade on the southern curve of Corfu Town. Positioned at the end of a stone jetty jutting into the Ionian Sea, this historic landmark offers sweeping panoramic vistas of the Venetian Old Fortress across the sparkling water. It is a quintessential local gathering spot for golden-hour strolls, sunset photography, and a dip off the pier.

An elegant neoclassical villa on the Kanoni peninsula south of Corfu Town, built in 1828–1831 by British High Commissioner Sir Frederick Adam. Later used as a summer retreat by the Greek royal family, it is famous as the 1921 birthplace of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Today it houses the Archaeological Museum of Palaiopolis, surrounded by a lush botanical park concealing ancient Greek temples.