Ioanian Islands district, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece

Places to visit near Corfu

Corfu is a town in Ioanian Islands district, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece, home to about 27,003 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 63 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 29 beaches & coast and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher (1 km), Saint Spyridon (1 km) and Serbian Museum of Corfu (1 km).

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Corfu, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian
Corfu, Ioanian Islands district, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Corfu at a glance

Location
Ioanian Islands district, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece
Population
about 27,003
Coordinates
39.6244° N, 19.9202° E
Places within 50 km
195 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Corfu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Corfu: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Corfu

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Corfu. The closest is Jewish Holocaust Memorial of Corfu (1 km); the best-known is Menecrates Tomb (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Corfu

34 churches within 100 km of Corfu. The closest is Holy Fathers (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Corfu

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Corfu. The closest is Old Fortress Lighthouse (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Corfu

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Corfu. The closest is Kaiser's Observatory (11 km); the best-known is Pantokrator (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Corfu

15 museums within 100 km of Corfu. The closest is Banknote Museum (1 km); the best-known is Serbian Museum of Corfu (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Corfu

15 caves within 100 km of Corfu. The closest is Blue Caves (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Corfu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Corfu
  2. 1 km Saint Spyridon · church, Ioanian Islands
  3. 1 km Old Fortress Lighthouse · beach, Ioanian Islands
  4. 1 km St. George's Church · church, Ioanian Islands
  5. 1 km Serbian Museum of Corfu · museum, Ioanian Islands
  6. 1 km Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher · church, Ioanian Islands
  7. 0 km Back to Corfu

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    All places near Corfu by distance

    Within 15 km of Corfu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Corfu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6381Jewish Holocaust Memorial of Corfu (1 km)
    Churches2334Holy Fathers (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2934Old Fortress Lighthouse (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints921Kaiser's Observatory (11 km)
    Other attractions1317Annunziata (1 km)
    Museums1515Banknote Museum (1 km)
    Caves1415Blue Caves (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1314Vido (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Halikiopoulou Lagoon (4 km)
    Buddhist sites45Vlacherena (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Butrint National Park (21 km)
    Parks11Spianada (1 km)
    Treks11Corfu Trail (5 km)
    Waterfalls11Nymfes Waterfall (21 km)

    Corfu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Corfu?

    Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher (church, about 1 km), Saint Spyridon (church, about 1 km), Serbian Museum of Corfu (museum, about 1 km), Λιστόν (attraction, about 1 km), Old Fortress Lighthouse (beach, about 1 km), St. George's Church (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Corfu?

    195 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 29 beaches & coast, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Corfu?

    Jewish Holocaust Memorial of Corfu, about 1 km by road; Georgios Theotokis (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Corfu?

    Holy Fathers, about 1 km by road; Ag. Sofia (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Corfu?

    Old Fortress Lighthouse, about 1 km by road; Garitsa Bay (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Corfu?

    Start in Corfu, visit Saint Spyridon, then Old Fortress Lighthouse, then St. George's Church, then Serbian Museum of Corfu, then Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Corfu?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Corfu

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Corfu’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Corfu on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.