Corfu Villages
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The villages
of Corfu
Stone lanes, village squares and family tavernas with a view. A local guide to the hill and mountain villages worth the drive.
Why go inland
The slower side of the island
Most visitors see Corfu from a sunbed, but the island’s character lives in its villages. Many grew up inland during centuries of pirate raids, on hillsides covered in olive groves that the Venetians encouraged.
Today they are the best places to eat slow-cooked Corfiot dishes, find a quiet guesthouse and watch the sunset from a village viewpoint. Use this guide to choose the ones that fit your trip, then find places to eat and stay nearby.
Village guide
Eight villages worth the detour
01
North · Mount Pantokrator
Old Perithia
A Venetian era stone village on the slopes of Pantokrator, once almost abandoned and now home to family tavernas and a few restored guesthouses.
02
Northwest
A hilltop village between two bays, with sunset views over Porto Timoni and the path down to its twin beaches.
03
West Coast
Pelekas
Colourful lanes and the Kaiser’s Throne viewpoint, one of the best places on the island to watch the sun go down.
04
Above Paleokastritsa
Lakones
A balcony village with wide views over the bays of Paleokastritsa, close to the castle ruins of Angelokastro.
05
Northeast
Spartylas
A quiet mountainside village on Pantokrator with panoramic views over the northeast coast.
06
Northwest
Doukades
A traditional square framed by old mansions and tavernas, on the road to Paleokastritsa.
07
West
Sinarades
A lively village with a small folklore museum that shows how Corfiot families lived a century ago.
08
Central Corfu
Gastouri
The village around the Achilleion Palace, built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
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Eat and stay in a Corfu village
Tavernas, guesthouses and villas in Corfu’s villages, checked by our local team.
FAQ
Corfu villages FAQ
Which is the most beautiful village in Corfu?
Old Perithia, Afionas, Pelekas and Lakones are among the most loved. Old Perithia for its Venetian stone houses, Afionas and Lakones for their views, and Pelekas for the sunset from the Kaiser’s Throne.
Can I visit Corfu villages without a car?
Some villages such as Pelekas and Gastouri are served by local buses from Corfu Town, but a car or a private tour is the easiest way to combine several villages in one day.
Where can I eat traditional Corfiot food?
Village tavernas are the best places to try sofrito, pastitsada and bourdeto. Browse restaurants by area on Corfu Moments to find one near the village you are visiting.
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