How many days · Corfu · Greece
How many days do you need in Corfu?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
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Quick answer
7 days is the sweet spot for Corfu, and 3 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Three days covers Corfu Town, the Achilleion, Kanoni and Paleokastritsa. A week allows a relaxed beach holiday with time for the north-east coast, Mount Pantokrator, the west-coast sunsets and a boat trip to Paxos and Antipaxos.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 7 days
- Minimum
- 3 days
- Day trips available
- 4
- Daylight
- 9.4 h (Dec) to 15 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | Corfu Old Town, Spianada and the Liston, Achilleion Palace and Kanoni, Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island |
| 2 days | Rushed | Kanoni, Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island, Old Fortress and Church of Saint Spyridon |
| 3 days | Good | Mon Repos, Archaeological Museum of Corfu and Museum of Asian Art |
| 5 days | Good | The highlights plus a day trip to Paxos and Antipaxos |
| 7 days | Ideal | A slow trip with day trips such as Paxos and Antipaxos and Butrint and Saranda, Albania |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Corfu add up to roughly 20–24 hours of visiting time — about 3 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Corfu Old Town (Half a day), Paleokastritsa Monastery and coves (Half a day) and Mount Pantokrator and Old Perithia (Half a day).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Corfu Old Town | Half a day | Corfu Town |
| Spianada and the Liston | 1 hour | Corfu Town |
| Achilleion Palace | 1.5 hours | Gastouri |
| Kanoni, Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island | 1 hour | Kanoni |
| Old Fortress | 1.5 hours | Corfu Town |
| Church of Saint Spyridon | 30 minutes | Corfu Town |
| Mon Repos | 2 hours | Corfu Town |
| Archaeological Museum of Corfu | 1 hour | Corfu Town |
| Museum of Asian Art | 1–1.5 hours | Corfu Town |
| Paleokastritsa Monastery and coves | Half a day | Paleokastritsa |
| Angelokastro | 1.5 hours | Paleokastritsa |
| Mount Pantokrator and Old Perithia | Half a day | North-east Corfu |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 7 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 3 days | Focus on Corfu Old Town and Spianada and the Liston |
| With children | 8 days | Slower days and time for Aqualand |
| With day trips | 9 days | Add Paxos and Antipaxos and Butrint and Saranda, Albania |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 9.4 hours of daylight) than in June (about 15 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Corfu with other destinations
| Destination | Distance | Suggested stay |
|---|---|---|
| Thessaloniki | About 281 km | 3 days |
| Kotor | About 326 km | 3 days |
| Dubrovnik | About 370 km | 4 days |
Questions travellers ask
+Is 3 days enough in Corfu?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 7 days is more comfortable. Three days covers Corfu Town, the Achilleion, Kanoni and Paleokastritsa. A week allows a relaxed beach holiday with time for the north-east coast, Mount Pantokrator, the west-coast sunsets and a boat trip to Paxos and Antipaxos.
+Is a week too long in Corfu?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Paxos and Antipaxos and Butrint and Saranda, Albania.