Guidebook to 22 day walks on the Greek island of Corfu and the Corfu Trail, a 150km route described in 10 stages. The day walks are spread across the whole island and visit olive groves, coastal paths, sandy beaches, lush green hillsides and picturesque villages. The Corfu Trail runs the length of the island from Kavos north to Agios Spyridonas.
Cicerone says:
This guidebook to the Greek island of Corfu presents a selection of 22 superb day walks along with the 150km long-distance Corfu Trail. The day walks range from 3.5 to 18km in length and begin from a number of popular holiday destinations across the island, including Corfu Town, Kalami, Paleokastritsa, Agios Georgios north and south, Liapades and Benitses. The walks are suitable for all abilities and can be done year round. The Corfu Trail is described in 10 stages, starting near Kavos at the island's southernmost tip and finishing at Agios Spiridonas, its northerly promontory, taking in long sandy beaches, quiet mountain villages, lush valleys and the magnificent rocky coastlines. Each stage ends at a village or beach location where meals and accommodation are available. Alongside detailed route descriptions and clear maps, the guidebook has notes on Corfu's plants and wildlife, food and drink, and offers practical advice on travel to and around the island. It includes suggestions for where to stay, as well as a glossary of useful expressions. Corfu is the greenest of the Ionian islands and one of the most accessible, so makes a great destination for a walking holiday. With highlights including beaches of golden sand on the west coast, the spectacular Angelokastro fortress, dramatic cliffs at Cape Drastis and the twin coves of Porto Timoni, these walks avoid the crowded resorts and allow the walker to experience the laidback atmosphere and varied natural landscapes of this beautiful island
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best time is spring through to autumn; all the walks can be done year round but accommodation is easier to find May to October
Centres
Corfu Town, Agios Georgios north and south, Aharavi, Barbati, Benitses, Kalami, Kavos, Liapades, Paleokastritsa, Paramonas, Pelekas
Difficulty
holiday walks are graded and range from easy to mildly strenuous; plenty of routes for strolling but challenging long traverses too; Corfu Trail suitable for novices and experienced walkers
Must See
the 911m Pandokratoras mountain in the northeast, a vast limestone massif looking to the Albanian coastline, and dominating stunning stretches of coast; gorgeous beaches of golden sand on the island's west coast; Paleokastritsa and its beautiful bays; the Angelokastro fortress; Cape Drastis and Porto Timoni
Edition: First
Number of pages: 192
Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.2cm
Weighs 220g
Contents
Introduction The Corfu Trail Plants and flowers Wildlife Getting there Local transport Information When to go Accommodation Communications Food and drink What to take Maps and place names Dos and don’ts Emergencies Using this Guide Corfu’s Northeast Walk 1 Kaminaki to Kerasia coastal path Walk 2 Kalami to Menegoulas loop Walk 3 The Old Perithia trail Walk 4 Around Cape Agia Ekaterinis Walk 5 The Panorama Trail above Aharavi Corfu’s Northwest Walk 6 Cape Drastis Walk 7 Agios Stefanos to Arillas Walk 8 Porto Timoni Walk 9 Fisherman’s Cabin and the kalderimi Walk 10 Paleokastritsa and Angelokastro loop Walk 11 Limni beach Walk 12 Liniodoros beach Corfu’s Centre Walk 13 Mirtiotissas and Agios Georgios mountain Walk 14 Agii Deka Walk 15 Benitses to Dafnata Walk 16 Agios Mattheos and Prasoudi Corfu’s South Walk 17 Lake Korission circuit Walk 18 Short Lake Korission route Walk 19 Chlomos loop Walk 20 The Lefkimmi Salt Pans Walk 21 Arkoudilas beach circuit Walk 22 The Short Arkoudilas loop The Corfu Trail Stage 1 Kavos to Potami Stage 2 Potami to Agios Georgios south Stage 3 Agios Georgios south to Paramonas Stage 4 Paramonas to Dafnata Stage 5 Dafnata to Pelekas Stage 6 Pelekas to Liapades beach Stage 7 Liapades beach to Agios Georgios north Stage 8 Agios Georgios north to Sokraki Stage 9 Sokraki to Old Perithia Stage 10 Old Perithia to Agios Spiridonas
Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C English–Greek glossary and expressions Appendix D Further reading
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