Corfu car tours

For when you hire a car, here are some suggested routes, each of which gives an enjoyable day out!!

From Central

Route 1 - North

Follow the signs for Ipsos. The road winds along the northern coast through Barbati & Nissaki. North of here is some of the prettiest coastal scenery in Corfu, particularly Kalami and Kouloura, with their tall cypress trees and tiny harbours.
Carry on to Kassiopi, a large fishing village facing north to Albania, and try one of the many waterside bars or tavernas. From Kassiopi the road is sign posted to Acharavi and Roda. It runs along the north coast and has several rough tracks off to the right, all leading to the beach, where you will find many good bars and tavernas. From Acharavi you can turn left to Agios Pandeleimon and skirt round Mount Pantokra-tor, passing through Episkepsis and Strinillas and finishing back in Ip­sos and then towards Corfu Town.

Route 2 - West

Follow the road through Tzavros heading for the resorts in the North. A few hundred yards along this road turn right towards Danilia Village, through Temploni. The road winds through the Ropa Valley - where Aqualand (water theme park) in Ag loannis is located. There is also a golf course and horse riding at Ermones on the west coast. At Glyfada there is a long sandy beach with great swimming and some small tav­ernas, whilst above the beach is the village of Pelakas. From here you can watch the beautiful sunset and sit in the Kaisers chair, which has some spectacular views over Corfu. From Pelekas drive across country towards Kinopiastes and then south towards Benitses or west to Agios Gordios where there is another long sandy beach, as well as many bars and tavernas on the sea front

Route 3 - South

Follow the road towards Corfu Town. Take the road out past the airport. After a few kilometres the road forks left to Benitses and Perama or straight on to Kinopiastes. Take the straight road and you will come to one of the prettiest hilltop villages - Agios Deka. From here you de­scend down the eastern side of the island to join the coastal road just before Messonghi. Once here you can return to Corfu Town passing through Benitses and Perama with a good view of Mouse Island or you can turn to the right and continue driving to the southern tip of the island at Kavos. Bypassing Messonghi Village the road will lead you past Lake Korrission and just past there will take you to Agios Georgios with its long sandy beach.

From Sidari

South Coastal Route

From Sidari take the road west through Avliotes, past the town square and up the hill. Turn left following the sign to Ag Stefanos. Keep fol­lowing the signs to Ag Stefanos, where after 3km you emerge above the bay at Ag Stefanos. Follow the hill down and pass along the main street turning left at the T-junction. Go up the hill, turn right and down into Arillas. Turn left at the T-junction and follow the road out of the village and up the hill. After about 3 km, turn right, then bear imme­diately left which comes out at the North end of Ag Georgios (North) bay. Carry straight on to the bottom of the hill, following the road along the beach (which veers away and then rejoins it). At the end of the other beach the road doubles back through a couple of hairpins, then away from the village. After about 5km you reach the village of Pagi. Turn right and go all the way up the hill, through the next village and up some more till you come out at the top. Here you will find one of the greatest views on the island looking North over Ag Georgios bay from where you can see most of the North of the island, right round to Acharavi beach. From here, continue to the end of the road and turn right which leads you to the village of Makrades. There are many interesting tourist shops here. In the centre of Makrades, turn right to­wards Krini. Follow the road through the village to the end where you come to the recently restored ruin of the castle Angelokastro. Walk to the top where the views are fantastic. Entrance is free. On returning -to the car, drive back through Krini to Makrades and turn right. After 3km you will reach the village of Lakones where you can stop at one of the cliff top tavernas overlooking the bays of Paleokastritsa. Con­tinue down the hill from Lakones, turn right and follow the road into Paleokastritsa. The quick way back is to follow the signs towards Corfu town and then follow the signs to Sidari