Walking on Corfu

This tour is suitable for most people that are in good physical condition.

Although the daily distances are not that far, it has been rated moderate as there are quite significant elevation gains and losses, especially towards the middle and end of the tour.

One some days there are easier options on offer.

Although the paths are quite well-kept the terrain in Greece tends to be very stony and rocky, especially during the gorge-walking and in Loutro.

After wet weather in the spring and autumn months, the paths can also become slippery with higher streams to cross, especially in the gorges and so extra care should be taken.

You will mostly be walking on unsurfaced tracks, footpaths, mountain trails and on some tarmac roads.

This tour is graded moderate overall, combining a mix of walks that individually range from easy to moderate, with some steeper ascents and descents along the way.

Accommodation on this tour is in a combination of hotels across Messonghi, Corfu Town and Barbati. Rooms are a comfortable standard throughout, and aside from the one in the heart of Corfu Town, most come with sea views, private facilities and typically a balcony or terrace. In most cases you'll stay in the standard accommodation described, though during busier periods or in the off-season when some hotels aren't yet open, an alternative of the same quality may be used - your walking itinerary is never affected either way.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

Breakfast is included every day. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense, which leaves you free to explore. Purchase a packed lunch from your host, pick up picnic supplies from a local shop or market, or stop at a café en route. In the evening, unwind over dinner somewhere local.

This tour is available to start any day of the week in April, May, June, September and October. At the very start and end of the season (early April and late October), swimming pools at some accommodations may be closed and restaurant choices more limited.

Corfu has a Mediterranean climate, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers - average temperatures range from around 49°F in January up to roughly 80°F in August. Spring and autumn are lovely times to visit, with wildflower-covered hillsides in spring, and quieter trails with fewer tourists in autumn.

Luggage transfers between accommodations are included on your walking days. This route doesn't currently have a stated weight limit on the website, so we'd recommend packing sensibly and checking with your Adventure Sales Specialist if you have any questions about luggage.

Some of the walks on this tour follow the long-distance Corfu Trail and are only intermittently waymarked, with other sections not waymarked at all.

Navigation is straightforward using our app which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone. Once on the trail you do not need signal for the app to work and follow your progress.

Getting to the start

A large number of airlines fly direct to Corfu Airport from the UK and other European destinations, including Jet2 and numerous charter airlines. If you're coming from outside Europe, you'll need to connect via Athens or another major gateway such as London, Frankfurt or Zurich. Airport transfers to your first accommodation, and from your last accommodation back to Corfu Airport, are included. Please send us your flight arrival and departure details as soon as possible so we can arrange these in good time.

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.

It's worth packing some warmer layers if you're traveling early or late in the season, alongside sun protection for the warmer summer months.

On certain days you can shorten the route or skip it entirely by using a taxi or public transport.

We highly recommend that you have travel insurance when you book with Macs Adventure. Your policy should cover medical treatment (including repatriation and emergency evacuation by air ambulance or helicopter), injury, death, third-party liability, and trip cancellation