Shopping · Corfu · Greece
Shopping in Corfu
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dr.K., CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Corfu Town's old lanes are the island's main shopping area, selling olive-wood crafts, olive oil, kumquat products, leather and jewellery, while villages have small producers of oil and honey. Best souvenirs: Olive-wood items, Kumquat liqueur and Olive oil.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 1
- Top souvenir
- Olive-wood items
Where to shop
Corfu Town old lanes
Streets such as Nikiforou Theotoki and the lanes around Saint Spyridon are packed with craft, food and souvenir shops.
Kassiopi
Boutiques and gift shops around the harbour.
Village shops
Inland villages sell local olive oil, honey and liqueurs, often directly from producers.
Markets
Corfu Town market
The municipal market near the New Fortress sells fruit, vegetables, fish and local produce in the mornings.
What to buy
Olive-wood items
Bowls, spoons and boards carved from olive wood in workshops around the island.
Kumquat liqueur
Bright orange liqueur, sweets and marmalade made from Corfu's kumquats.
Olive oil
Extra-virgin oil from village producers, sold in tins or bottles.
Mandolato nougat
Soft almond nougat sold in old-town sweet shops.
Handmade leather goods
Sandals, bags and belts from small leather workshops in Corfu Town.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Neighbourhood · Corfu Town
Corfu Old Town
The UNESCO-listed old town grew within Venetian fortifications from the 15th to the 18th century, and its narrow kantounia lanes, tall shuttered houses, small squares and Catholic and Orthodox churches still follow that plan.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Shopping
- Photo spot
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Nouboulo, Kumquat liqueur and sweets, Ginger beer and Mandolato. Delicatessens in Corfu Town and as part of meze platters in tavernas. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Corfu Town | $$$ | UNESCO old town of Venetian lanes, fortresses and the Liston arcade |
| Gouvia and Dassia | $$ | Resort strip and marina just north of Corfu Town |
| Kassiopi | $$$ | Fishing harbour with a ruined castle and coves on the north-east coast |
| Kalami and Agni | $$$$ | Quiet pebble bays below cypress hills, linked to the Durrell family |
| Sidari | $$ | North-coast resort beside the Canal d'Amour rock formations |
| Kavos | $ | Southern party resort of clubs and bars |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in EUR. Tipping is appreciated but modest: round up the bill or leave 5–10% for good service in restaurants, and round up taxi fares.
- Say 'Kalimera' (good morning) or 'Kalispera' (good evening) when entering shops and tavernas.
- Don't wear swimwear away from the beach, in town or in shops.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in November–March; the busiest months are July–August.
- August: Assumption Day festivals in villages (15 August)
- December: Christmas celebrations in Corfu Town
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Corfu?
Olive-wood items, Kumquat liqueur, Olive oil and Mandolato nougat.
+Where is the best shopping in Corfu?
Corfu Town old lanes: Streets such as Nikiforou Theotoki and the lanes around Saint Spyridon are packed with craft, food and souvenir shops.
+What are the best markets in Corfu?
Corfu Town market.