Comparison · Corfu vs Santorini · Greece
Corfu vs Santorini
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Corfu for Venetian old town, Olive groves and lower day-to-day costs; choose Santorini for Caldera views, Oia sunsets and a short break. Corfu is generally less expensive, and the two are about 600 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 600 km
- Less expensive
- Corfu
- Best time for Corfu
- May–June and September
- Best time for Santorini
- May–June and September–October
Side by side
| Corfu | Santorini | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Greece |
| Known for | Venetian old town, Olive groves and Achilleion Palace | Caldera views, Oia sunsets and Blue-domed churches |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September | May–June and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 7 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $120–$220 | $200–$380 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 32°C (90°F) | July, 29°C (84°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 14°C (57°F) | January, 14°C (57°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 11 | 10 |
| Day trips in our guide | 4 | 4 |
| Beaches | Glyfada | Kamari |
| Airports | CFU | JTR |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Corfu for…
Venetian old town, Olive groves and lower day-to-day costs. Corfu is the greenest of the major Greek islands, lying in the Ionian Sea just off the coast of Albania and north-western Greece. Its capital, Corfu Town, is a UNESCO-listed old town shaped by four centuries of Venetian rule and later French and British…
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Choose Santorini for…
Caldera views, Oia sunsets and a short break. Santorini is a crescent of volcanic cliffs around a flooded caldera in the southern Cyclades, left by one of the largest eruptions in human history about 3,600 years ago. Whitewashed villages — Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli and Oia — line the caldera rim up…
Top sights compared
| # | Corfu | Santorini |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corfu Old Town | Oia village and sunset |
| 2 | Spianada and the Liston | Fira to Oia caldera hike |
| 3 | Old Fortress | Akrotiri archaeological site |
| 4 | Church of Saint Spyridon | Museum of Prehistoric Thera |
| 5 | Achilleion Palace | Fira caldera promenade |
Food compared
| Corfu | Santorini |
|---|---|
| Pastitsada | Santorini fava |
| Sofrito | Tomato fritters |
| Bourdeto | Greek salad with Santorini capers |
| Bianco | Grilled octopus and fresh fish |
Which is cheaper?
Corfu is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $120–$220 per person there, against $200–$380 in Santorini (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Corfu on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Corfu and Santorini are about 600 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 7 days in Corfu and 4 in Santorini.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Corfu or Santorini cheaper?
Corfu is usually less expensive: about $120–$220 a day mid-range against $200–$380 (estimates).
+Is Corfu or Santorini better for a first trip?
Pick Corfu for Venetian old town, Olive groves and lower day-to-day costs, or Santorini for Caldera views, Oia sunsets and a short break.
+How far is Corfu from Santorini?
About 600 km in a straight line.