Free things to do · Corfu · Greece
11 free things to do in Corfu
Corfu without the ticket prices: sights, walks and views that cost nothing.
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Quick answer
You can fill at least 4 days in Corfu without paying an entry fee: Corfu Old Town, Spianada and the Liston, Kanoni, Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island and Church of Saint Spyridon are all free. Corfu Town's old lanes, the Spianada, Kanoni, Mon Repos park and most beaches are free.
Key facts
- Free sights in this guide
- 11
- Low-cost extras
- 4
- Cost level
- Affordable
- Lowest hotel prices
- November–March
Free sights and experiences
Neighbourhood · Corfu Town
1.Corfu Old Town
Get lost in the Campiello lanes early in the day before cruise-ship groups arrive, then have coffee on the Liston.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Shopping
- Photo spot
Landmark · Corfu Town
2.Spianada and the Liston
Look out for a cricket match on the Spianada on summer weekends, a quirky survival of the British period.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- After dark
- Food
Viewpoint · Kanoni
3.Kanoni, Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island
Walk down the steps from the Kanoni café to the causeway, and take the small boat across to Mouse Island in summer.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Religious site · Corfu Town
4.Church of Saint Spyridon
Dress modestly and visit outside service times; the saint's relics are carried around town in processions several times a year.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Park · Corfu Town
5.Mon Repos
Combine it with a swim at the small Mon Repos beach, a short walk from the park gate.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Nature
Religious site · Paleokastritsa
6.Paleokastritsa Monastery and coves
Dress modestly for the monastery (wraps are often provided) and take a boat trip into the caves in the morning, when the water is calmest.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
Viewpoint · North-east Corfu
7.Mount Pantokrator and Old Perithia
Drive up early on a clear day for the views, then have lunch at a taverna in Old Perithia on the way down.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- History
- Outdoors
Nature · Sidari
8.Canal d'Amour
Visit early in the morning or around sunset, when the cliffs glow and crowds are thinner; nearby Cape Drastis has more dramatic formations.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Pelekas
9.Kaiser's Throne, Pelekas
Arrive half an hour before sunset to get a good spot, then have dinner in Pelekas village.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Waterfront · Kalami and Agni
10.Kalami and the Durrells' Corfu
Walk the coastal path from Kalami to Agni or take a small boat; the tavernas at Agni are best for long lunches.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Couples
- Food
- Outdoors
Nature · South-west Corfu
11.Lake Korission and Issos dunes
Bring water and sun protection; there is little shade on the dunes, and the wind is good for kitesurfing at Halikounas.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Free sights by area
| Area | Free sights | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Corfu Town | Corfu Old Town, Spianada and the Liston, Church of Saint Spyridon and Mon Repos | Half a day + 1 hour + 30 minutes + 2 hours |
| Kanoni | Kanoni, Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island | 1 hour |
| Paleokastritsa | Paleokastritsa Monastery and coves | Half a day |
| North-east Corfu | Mount Pantokrator and Old Perithia | Half a day |
| Sidari | Canal d'Amour | 1 hour |
| Pelekas | Kaiser's Throne, Pelekas | 1 hour |
| Kalami and Agni | Kalami and the Durrells' Corfu | Half a day |
| South-west Corfu | Lake Korission and Issos dunes | 2–3 hours |
Worth a small ticket
Castle · Corfu Town
Old Fortress
Climb to the lighthouse in the late afternoon for the best light over the old town's rooftops.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Museum · Corfu Town
Archaeological Museum of Corfu
It is a compact museum; allow an hour and pair it with a walk along the Garitsa bay seafront.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Corfu Town
Museum of Asian Art
Visit the Municipal Art Gallery in the palace's east wing on the same trip.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
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Castle · Paleokastritsa
Angelokastro
Go in the late afternoon for softer light and cooler temperatures on the climb.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Active
- Off the beaten path
More ways to save
- Corfu Town's old lanes, the Spianada, Kanoni, Mon Repos park and most beaches are free.
- Accommodation in May, June and September costs much less than in July and August.
- Eat in Corfu Town's back lanes or inland villages rather than on the Liston or beachfront for lower prices.
- Many beaches have free areas without sunbeds; bring your own umbrella.
- Public ferries to Paxos are cheaper than full-day excursion boats if you only want to visit Paxos.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Corfu expensive to visit?
Corfu is affordable for most visitors, but 11 of its best-known sights are free, which makes a tight budget workable.
+What is the best free thing to do in Corfu?
Corfu Old Town: Get lost in the Campiello lanes early in the day before cruise-ship groups arrive, then have coffee on the Liston.