Corfu Trail Hiking Tour Highlights

Corfu Trail Hiking Tour Highlights Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival

Arrive at Corfu Airport and transfer to your hotel, catching your first glimpses of the island as you make your way to the village of Messonghi located on the east coast of Corfu. Just 19km south of Corfu town, Messonghi is a quiet former fishing village with a lovely sandy beach and relaxed atmosphere.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Messonghi
Distance: None
Meals: None

Day 2 Coastal Walk from Korission Lagoon to Messonghi

Rise ready to take on your first day of hiking on the island as you set out on a transfer to the trailhead on Issos Beach. Arriving on the western side of Corfu, you’ll be met by views of the stunning Korission Lagoon. The coastal area that you’ll walk today is a haven for wildlife. You’ll likely spot lots of Juniper, and in the spring and autumn months in particular, many different species of birds such as egrets and kingfishers. Keep your eyes peeled for terrapins as well in the saltwater lake!

From the lake you’ll head back to the east coast via Chlomatiana as you make your way uphill, alongside olive groves and vineyards. In Chlomatiana there is a lovely restaurant called ‘Archontiko’ where you can enjoy mouth-watering seafood while enjoying terrific views out over the sea. Finally, you’ll wrap up the day with a pleasant descent through olive groves back to Messonghi.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Messonghi
Distance: 16km, 175m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Circular Hike from Benitses

From Messonghi this morning you’ll set out on an adventure to take the public bus to the coastal town of Benitses (20 minutes). From here you’ll ascend through a cool, shady forested area before continuing alongside historic irrigation waterworks built by the British and dating to the 19th century.

Through lush green olive groves you’ll ascend to the village of Agioi Deka where you can top up your water bottle with the fresh spring water that flows freely here. Then, via rural country roads, you’ll descend to Pikantika and Achilleio, two picturesque villages well worth stopping in. Continue via a beautiful, romantic trail that leads you to the lovely viewpoint at the church of Agia Kyriaki before heading on a final downhill stretch through dense forest to return to Benitses.

Relax in one of the numerous cafes in the old town square here before taking the bus back to Messonghi to return to your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Messonghi
Distance: 15km, 600m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 Hike the Corfu trail: Stroggili to Sinarades

Transfer to Stroggili this morning with your sights set on a beautiful section of the famous Corfu Trail. Set out on a pleasant footpath up onto the slopes of Agioi Deka, the second highest peak of Corfu (676m). You’ll continue to follow historic mule tracks past traditional mountain villages and a beautiful monastery today.

Once you reach Sinarades you can catch a bus to Corfu Town to reach your next hotel which located in the charming old town, a listed world heritage site.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Corfu Town
Distance: 17km, 785m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Explore Corfu Town

A day in Corfu town gives you the opportunity to fully enjoy this historic city on foot! You can explore picturesque paths and colourful, charming alleys all while admiring the local architecture, highly influenced by the Venetians. Be sure to visit the awe-inspiring 16th-century fortress as well as the local archaeological museum today and enjoy the wealth of excellent dining opportunities found here.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Corfu Town
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 Hike the Corfu Trail: Rekini to Spartylas

From your hotel in Corfu town you will be transferred to Rekini this morning where you’ll 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 gingerbeer, you’ll discover rural Corfu at its very best today!

Those walking in spring will be spoilt by the display of orchids on the slopes of Mount Pantokrator. The walk ends in Spartyllas, where there are several cafés to enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine, which you can sip on while staring out at the deep blue sea and Albania on the horizon. From Spartyllas a transfer will pick you up and take you to Barbati where you’ll find your next hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Barbati
Distance: 12km, 575m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 Walk across the Pantokrator Mountain

Today’s thrilling finale takes you to the saddle of the Pantokrator Mountain where you’ll unearth 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, weaving your way through mountain villages along the way.

Worth mentioning is the village of Mengoulas, an abandoned village with ruined stone buildings as well as the Byzantine village of Old Perithia.

Enjoy a terrific lunch in Old Perithia before making the final descent to the coast via a track that runs through a green valley and charming forest. The very last section along wetlands near the coast is quite spectacular as you press on to Agios Spyridon on Corfu’s northern coast—the very end of the Corfu Trail. From here you will be transferred back to Barbati.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Barbati
Distance: 21km, 400m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Departure from Corfu

Your island adventures on Corfu come to an end this morning following breakfast. Check and depart for your onwards travels.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast