Corfu Travel Guides
Practical guides, driving tips and itineraries for Corfu — written by a local family-run rental company that has been driving these roads since 2014.
Best Beaches in Corfu by Car (2026 Guide)
A local's guide to 12 beaches you can only properly enjoy with a car — from family-friendly bays to dramatic hidden coves, with distances, parking tips and the best time to visit each.
Read articleCorfu in 5 Days: A Complete Self-Drive Itinerary
Five days, one rental car, the entire island. A balanced route that hits the famous spots without burning out — designed by people who drive these roads year-round.
Read articleDriving in Corfu: A Complete Guide for Visitors
Roads, speed limits, parking, fuel, mountain switchbacks and the things tourists get wrong. The unfiltered local view from a rental company that has seen all the calls.
Read articleCorfu Airport (CFU): The Complete Arrival Guide
Everything you need on arrival at Corfu Airport (CFU) — meet-and-greet logistics, taxi vs rental car cost, ATMs, SIM cards, late-night flights. Save this on your phone before landing.
Read articleMount Pantokrator: Self-Drive Guide to Corfu's Highest Peak
How to drive up Corfu's highest peak (906 m) — which road to take, what car you need, what to see at the summit, and the abandoned village you should not miss.
Read article7 Best Sunset Spots in Corfu (and How to Reach Them)
From Logas Beach cliffs to Kaiser's Throne in Pelekas — the seven best sunset spots in Corfu, with realistic drive times and the best months for each.
Read articleWhere to Park in Corfu Town: A Visitor's Guide
Corfu Town is partially pedestrian and parking is the #1 question we get from rental customers. Here is exactly where to park, how much it costs, and what to avoid.
Read articleHidden Beaches in Corfu: 8 Off-the-Beaten-Path Coves
Eight quiet coves you will not find on the bus tour itinerary — reached by short hikes from car parks tucked at the end of dirt roads. Where the locals actually swim.
Read articleFamily-Friendly Corfu: A Practical Guide for Travelling with Kids
Best beaches for kids, child seats and rental advice, family tavernas, water parks, and the spots better visited without toddlers. Honest guidance from a local rental company.
Read articleCorfu Food & Wine: A Self-Drive Taverna and Vineyard Tour
Sofrito, pastitsada, bourdeto — Corfiot cooking is its own thing, with Venetian and Greek roots. A driving guide to the best taverna villages, plus the Kakotrygis vineyards.
Read articleWhen to Visit Corfu: A Month-by-Month Guide
Honest month-by-month breakdown — weather, crowds, swimming, prices. Why May and September are our local favourites, and when to come if you hate crowds.
Read articleDriving in Corfu in Winter & Off-Season (November–March)
Mild weather, empty roads, half the price. The off-season Corfu most visitors never see — and why a winter rental can be one of the best Mediterranean breaks of the year.
Read articleCorfu Rental Car Insurance Explained (CDW, Full, Excess)
CDW, Full Insurance, "excess", deductible — the rental insurance vocabulary in plain English. What is covered, what is not, and the questions to ask before signing.
Read articleGreek Easter on Corfu: The Pot Smashing & Holy Week Traditions
Holy Saturday at 11am, the windows of Corfu Old Town fly open and giant clay pots smash on the streets below. The most spectacular Greek Easter celebration in Greece, explained.
Read articleDay Trips from Corfu Town by Car
Eight tested day-trip routes you can do from a Corfu Town base — from north-east beaches to hidden mountain villages, with realistic timings.
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