Walking on the Greek Island of Corfu means walking in a symphony of green and blue. You will find that on this lush green mountainous island and the spectacular blue sea is never out of sight. This self-guided walking tour will show you the highlights of the Corfu Trail, a trail on this Ionian Island in Greece of spectacular natural beauty.  You will start with a walk along the wetlands of Lake Koryssion following the yellow marks of the Corfu Trail and then cross the island from the west to the east coast. A circular walk from Benitses will take you along the Benitses aqueduct, a remarkable irrigation system from the 19th century. You will reach the summit of Agii Deka during a long walk following the Corfu Trail again. After a day in the UNESCO town of Corfu you will head north and explore two walks in the northern section of the Corfu Trail: from Rekini across the Pantokrator until the finish at Agios Spyridonas.  

 

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Itinerary:

Day 1.   Arrival in Corfu
After arrival on Corfu Airport you will be transferred to your hotel in the village Messonghi located on the east coast of Corfu, 19km south of Corfu town. Messonghi is a quiet former fishing village with a lovely sandy beach and relaxed atmosphere. -/-/-

Day 2 . Walk from Korission Lagoon to Messonghi
A taxi takes you to the start of the walk on Issos Beach on the western side of Corfu near the Korission Lagoon. This lagoon may recall scenes from the James Bond movie ‘For your eyes only’. The coastal area is a haven for wildlife. You will see a lot of junipers. In the spring and autumn, you may see many different species of birds, such as egrets and kingfishers. In the saltwater lake are terrapins as well.  From the lake you head back to the east coast via Chlomatiana. You walk uphill along olive groves and vineyards. In Chlomatiana there is a nice restaurant ‘Archontiko’ from which you have terrific views over the sea. There follows a pleasant descent through olive groves back to Messonghi. B/-/-

Walking: 4.5 hours/ 15.2 km/ 165 m. up/165 m. down

Day 3. Round walk from Benitses 
From Messonghi you take the public bus to the coastal town of Benitses in app. 20 minutes. From here you ascend through a nice, shady, forested area. You come along historic irrigation waterworks dating back to the 19th century and built by the British at that time. Through lush green olive groves, you ascend and come to the village Agii Deka where you can top up your water bottle with fresh spring water. Via rural country roads you descend to Pikantika and Achilleio, two picturesque villages. A steep ascend via a beautiful, romantic trail leads you to the lovely viewpoint at the church of Agia Kyriaki. From here you descend steeply through dense forest to Benitses. You may relax in one of the numerous cafes in the old town square before taking the bus back to Messonghi. B/-/-

Walking: 5 hours/ 13.7 km/ 555 m. up/555 m. down

Day 4. From Stroggili to Sinarades along the Corfu trail
We transfer you in the morning by taxi to Stroggili where you join the Corfu Trail. A pleasant footpath takes you onto the slopes of Agii Deka, the second highest peak of Corfu (676m). You follow historic mule tracks past traditional mountain villages and a beautiful monastery. Once you reach Sinarades you catch a bus to Corfu Town. Your hotel is in the old town of Corfu, a world heritage site. B/-/-

Walking: 6 hours/ 16 km/ 650 m. up/570 m. down

Day 5. Corfu Town 
A day in Corfu town gives you the opportunity to fully enjoy this historic city on foot. You will explore picturesque paths, colorful and charming alleys, admire the architecture seemingly influenced by the Venetians and may visit the dominating 16th century fortress. There is a very interesting archaeological museum as well and dining possibilities are excellent. B/-/-

Walking: 1.5 hours/ 4.8 km/ 105 m. up/105 m. down

Day 6. From Rekini to Spartylas along the Corfu Trail 
From your hotel in Corfu town, you will be transferred to Rekini, where you begin your walk along the foot of the Pantokrator Mountains in Northern Corfu. Following the Corfu Trail once more, you walk through an area of Corfu that time seems to have forgotten. Quiet cobbled trails, sleepy villages like Sokraki, famous for its ginger beer, rural Corfu at its very best! Those walking in spring will be spoilt by the display of orchids on the slopes of Mount Pantokrator. The walk ends in Spartylas, where there are several cafés. Sipping a drink, you may see the deep blue sea and Albania on the horizon.  From Spartylas a taxi will pick you up and take you to Barbati. B/-/-

Walking 1: 4.5 hours/ 11.4 km/ 510 m. up/155 m. down

Walking 2: 0.5 hours/ 1.2 km/ 100 m. up

Day 7. Walk across the Pantokrator Mountain 
Today’s finale takes us to the saddle of the Pantokrator for stunning views of the nearby Albanian mountains. You start at 350m altitude and ascend via old mule tracks and dirt roads to a high saddle. You come across three mountain villages. Mengoulas is an abandoned village with ruined stone buildings. More interesting is the almost abandoned Byzantine village of Old Perithia, with 6 old churches and a couple of nice taverns.  You may have a terrific lunch here, before making the final descent to the coast. The track runs through a green valley and forest. The very last section along wetlands near the coast is quite spectacular. Your walk ends in Agios Spyridon on Corfu’s northern coast. This is also the very end of the Corfu Trail. From here you will be transferred back to Barbati. B/-/-

Walking 1: 6.5 hours/ 19 km/ 315 m. up/670 m. down

Walking 2: 0.5 hours/ 1.1 km/ 25 m. up/25 m. down

Day 8. Departure from Corfu 
Transfer to the airport and departure. 

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Practical information: The best time to visit the Greek islands is from April to June and from September to early November. It gets very hot in the summer months. Active holidaymakers should travel either in spring (when nature is at its most beautiful) or in autumn (when the sea is still warm). 

Getting there and away: When travelling from the UK or other European countries you will be able to find direct flights to Corfu Airport. When travelling from overseas you will most likely arrive at Athens Airport and from there get a domestic flight to Corfu Airport. Many daily flights are available from Athens to Corfu. They are operated by: Aegean Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Sky Express and Olympic Air. Trip duration: 1 hour. The above is also applicable for the return flight.

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Price Includes:
7 nights accommodation on B&B basis,3xMessonghi,2xCorfu Town,2xBarbati
Transfer Corfu airport to hotel in Messonghi (day 1)
Transfer from Messonghi to Issos Beach (day 2)
Transfer from Messonghi to Strongili and luggage to Corfu Town (day 4)
Transfer from Corfu Town to Rekini and luggage to Barbati (day 6)
Transfer from Spartylas to Barbati (day 6)
Transfer from Barbati to Porta (day 7)
Transfer from Agios Spyridonas to Barbati (day 7)
Transfer from Barbati to Corfu airport (day 8)
24-hour telephone assistance,just a phone call away
Access to Travel app

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Not Included:
Flights
public transportation
ferry tickets
Travel insurance,Admissions and entrance fees of any kind
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses such as meals,drinks,phone calls,extra transfers etc.
Accommodation tax will be charged per room per night. This is payable on the spot upon arrival by the traveller (EUR 2 for 1-2* hotels,EUR 5 for 3* hotels,EUR 10 for 4* hotels and EUR 15 for 5* hotels)
Any items that have not been specifically mentioned in the program

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Extra Services:
Additional night/s at any of the accommodations along the way

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