Walking and Trekking on Corfu

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Guidebook to 22 day walks on the Greek island of Corfu and the Corfu Trail, a 150km route described in 10 stages. The day walks are spread across the whole island and visit olive groves, coastal paths, sandy beaches, lush green hillsides and picturesque villages. The Corfu Trail runs the length of the island from Kavos north to Agios Spyridonas.

Cicerone says

This guidebook to the Greek island of Corfu presents a selection of 22 superb day walks along with the 150km long-distance Corfu Trail. The day walks range from 3.5 to 18km in length and begin from a number of popular holiday destinations across the island, including Corfu Town, Kalami, Paleokastritsa, Agios Georgios north and south, Liapades and Benitses. The walks are suitable for all abilities and can be done year round. The Corfu Trail is described in 10 stages, starting near Kavos at the island’s southernmost tip and finishing at Agios Spiridonas, its northerly promontory, taking in long sandy beaches, quiet mountain villages, lush valleys and the magnificent rocky coastlines. Each stage ends at a village or beach location where meals and accommodation are available.
Alongside detailed route descriptions and clear maps, the guidebook has notes on Corfu’s plants and wildlife, food and drink, and offers practical advice on travel to and around the island. It includes suggestions for where to stay, as well as a glossary of useful expressions.
Corfu is the greenest of the Ionian islands and one of the most accessible, so makes a great destination for a walking holiday. With highlights including beaches of golden sand on the west coast, the spectacular Angelokastro fortress, dramatic cliffs at Cape Drastis and the twin coves of Porto Timoni, these walks avoid the crowded resorts and allow the walker to experience the laidback atmosphere and varied natural landscapes of this beautiful island

Our Verdict

For nearly 50 years Cicerone have been producing guidebooks on recognised treks, regions, areas and general tips for hikers.

We have used them countless times and they’ve always provided excellent insight and knowledge that you only get through experience, giving you the edge to make your trip a success and more enjoyable too.

If you’re a gram counter you can easily remove sections of the book to take with you making your own ultra-lightweight guidebook with only the essential sections that you require.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

Specifications

• Edition: First
• Number of pages: 192
• Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.2cm
• Weighs 220g

Contents

Introduction
The Corfu Trail
Plants and flowers
Wildlife
Getting there
Local transport
Information
When to go
Accommodation
Communications
Food and drink
What to take
Maps and place names
Dos and don’ts
Emergencies
Using this Guide
Corfu’s Northeast
Walk 1 Kaminaki to Kerasia coastal path
Walk 2 Kalami to Menegoulas loop
Walk 3 The Old Perithia trail
Walk 4 Around Cape Agia Ekaterinis
Walk 5 The Panorama Trail above Aharavi
Corfu’s Northwest
Walk 6 Cape Drastis
Walk 7 Agios Stefanos to Arillas
Walk 8 Porto Timoni
Walk 9 Fisherman’s Cabin and the kalderimi
Walk 10 Paleokastritsa and Angelokastro loop
Walk 11 Limni beach
Walk 12 Liniodoros beach
Corfu’s Centre
Walk 13 Mirtiotissas and Agios Georgios mountain
Walk 14 Agii Deka
Walk 15 Benitses to Dafnata
Walk 16 Agios Mattheos and Prasoudi
Corfu’s South
Walk 17 Lake Korission circuit
Walk 18 Short Lake Korission route
Walk 19 Chlomos loop
Walk 20 The Lefkimmi Salt Pans
Walk 21 Arkoudilas beach circuit
Walk 22 The Short Arkoudilas loop
The Corfu Trail
Stage 1 Kavos to Potami
Stage 2 Potami to Agios Georgios south
Stage 3 Agios Georgios south to Paramonas
Stage 4 Paramonas to Dafnata
Stage 5 Dafnata to Pelekas
Stage 6 Pelekas to Liapades beach
Stage 7 Liapades beach to Agios Georgios north
Stage 8 Agios Georgios north to Sokraki
Stage 9 Sokraki to Old Perithia
Stage 10 Old Perithia to Agios Spiridonas

Appendix A Route summary tables
Appendix B Accommodation
Appendix C English–Greek glossary and expressions
Appendix D Further reading