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4 best day trips from Corfu
Where to go when you want a day away from Corfu, and how long it really takes.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Marc Ryckaert ( MJJR ), CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
The classic day trip from Corfu is Paxos and Antipaxos (About 1 hour by fast ferry from Corfu Town). The closest option is Erikoussa and the Diapontia Islands, about 15 km away.
Key facts
- Day trips in this guide
- 4
- Closest
- Erikoussa and the Diapontia Islands (15 km)
- Most popular
- Paxos and Antipaxos
Day trips compared
| Destination | Distance | Travel time | How | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxos and Antipaxos | 55 km | About 1 hour by fast ferry from Corfu Town | Ferry or excursion boat from Corfu Town, Lefkimmi or Kavos | Couples, Beach, Families |
| Butrint and Saranda, Albania | 25 km | About 30–75 minutes by ferry, then 30 minutes by road | Ferry from Corfu New Port to Saranda, then bus or tour to Butrint | Culture, First-timers |
| Parga | 75 km | About 2–2.5 hours by excursion boat | Excursion boat from Corfu, or ferry to Igoumenitsa and drive | Couples, Families, Beach |
| Erikoussa and the Diapontia Islands | 15 km | About 1 hour by boat from Sidari or Agios Stefanos | Excursion boat or small ferry from the north-west coast | Quiet stays, Beach, Families |
The day trips
55 km · About 1 hour by fast ferry from Corfu Town
1.Paxos and Antipaxos
Paxos is a small, olive-covered island with the harbour villages of Gaios, Lakka and Loggos, while Antipaxos has white-sand coves such as Voutoumi with bright turquoise water. Excursion boats often add the sea caves on Paxos's west coast.
- Getting there
- Ferry or excursion boat from Corfu Town, Lefkimmi or Kavos
- Best for
- Couples, Beach, Families
25 km · About 30–75 minutes by ferry, then 30 minutes by road
2.Butrint and Saranda, Albania
The ruins of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, cover Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian remains on a wooded peninsula by a lagoon. Organised tours from Corfu combine it with the Albanian resort town of Saranda; border formalities apply, so check official guidance before booking.
- Getting there
- Ferry from Corfu New Port to Saranda, then bus or tour to Butrint
- Best for
- Culture, First-timers
75 km · About 2–2.5 hours by excursion boat
3.Parga
A colourful mainland town of houses stacked below a Venetian castle, overlooking a bay with a small chapel islet. Boat trips from Corfu often stop at the Sivota islands' turquoise coves on the way.
- Getting there
- Excursion boat from Corfu, or ferry to Igoumenitsa and drive
- Best for
- Couples, Families, Beach
15 km · About 1 hour by boat from Sidari or Agios Stefanos
4.Erikoussa and the Diapontia Islands
The small islands of Erikoussa, Othonoi and Mathraki lie north-west of Corfu. Erikoussa has a sandy beach of shallow, clear water and a few tavernas, making it an easy, quiet escape from the busier northern resorts.
- Getting there
- Excursion boat or small ferry from the north-west coast
- Best for
- Quiet stays, Beach, Families
Day-trip tips
- Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
- Long-distance services are less frequent on Sundays and outside summer.
- For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best day trip from Corfu?
Paxos and Antipaxos. Paxos is a small, olive-covered island with the harbour villages of Gaios, Lakka and Loggos, while Antipaxos has white-sand coves such as Voutoumi with bright turquoise water.
+How long does it take to get from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos?
About 1 hour by fast ferry from Corfu Town — Ferry or excursion boat from Corfu Town, Lefkimmi or Kavos, about 55 km.
+How long does it take to get from Corfu to Butrint and Saranda, Albania?
About 30–75 minutes by ferry, then 30 minutes by road — Ferry from Corfu New Port to Saranda, then bus or tour to Butrint, about 25 km.