Corfu Trail Sinarades
Corfu Trail walking holiday

The Corfu Trail in 15 days

Day 1. Arrival in Corfu. Meet & Greet by the local representative. Transfer to your hotel in the South of the island. Here you might want to rest and spend the day on the beach. B & B in Asprokavos

Day 2. Loopwalk Cape Arkoudillas, Arkoudillas Monastery ruins, Spartera - Asprokavos. Approx. 12Km 4 hrs +/-300m. B & B in Asprokavos.

Day 3. Asprokavos - Santa Barbara. 23Km 7hrs +/-350m. Today's part of the Corfu Trail leads along shady olive grove tracks and through open country to Lefkimmi, the 2nd largest settlement on the island, where you can stop at the picturesque riverside for refreshments in one of the tavernas. The Trail than descends and continues to Gardeno Valley, through dense olive groves. After a short climb up to the ridge you'll be rewarded by panoramic views of the coastline as well as Lake Korission. The days walk ends by following the coastal path down to the beach at Santa Barbara. B&B in Santa Barbara.

Corfu Trail Aerostato

Day 4: Santa Barbara - Paramonas 20Km 6 hrs +200/-150m. A day of almost level walking during which you follow the beach, passing  Agios Gordis and the Bond film "For Your Eyes Only"beach.

The route leads on through sand dunes covered with a forest of juniper and cedar trees. After crossing the footbridge, you reach Lake Korission, famous because of it' large variety of wild birds. From here the Trail continues to Paramonas . The two seaside tavernas are a perfect spot to relax! B & B in Paramonas.

Day 5: Paramonas-Stavros-Benitses 18Km 6 hrs +/-700m. Today the Corfu Trail crosses the island from west to east! A sharp climb early in the walk will bring you to the other side of the ridge and the inland villages Ano and Kato Pavliana. Along footpaths and tracks the route continues down through Vouniatades, crossing the Messongi River Valley and meandering through olive groves. After passing through Strongili, continue uphill along an old cobbled way to reach Komatiana and further to the east coast of the island, the small village of Benitses. B&B in Benitses.

Walking the Corfu Trail

Day 6. Stavros - Pelekas 17Km 6 hrs +/-650m. Transfer to Stavros, where you left the Trail yesterday. A delightful footpath skirts Agii Deka mountain/, leading to Ano Garouna, from where the route makes a very sharp ascent to the summit of Agii Deka, Corfu's second highest peak (576m.) After some 20 minutes of climbing, an abandoned monastery in a walled garden makes an ideal rest stop. The Trail than continues down a cobbled mule path to the village of Agii Deka (Ten Saints), and further along tracks and minor roads to Sinarades. In this almost "open-air-museum-village" you can visit the Folk Museum (limited opening hours!) From Sinarades village it goes to Aerostato, one of the island's most famous viewpoints. Along several undulating tracks with great views over the west coast and inland today's' route ends in Pelekas. B&B in Pelekas.

Day 7. Pelekas - Liapades. 23Km 7 hrs +650/-850m. A downhill walk takes you to Mirtiotissa beach, mainly used by nudists. Continue uphill and pass the Monastery, the village of Vatos and the Ropa River bank, bordered by pasture and willow trees, ascending into olive blanketed hills to the ancient village of Liapades. B&B in Liapades.

Day 8. Rest day in Liapades. You may want to make a boat trip to Paleokastritsa or the caves and along the coast, or just relax on Liapades beach or one of the hidden beaches like Rovinia, Klimatia, Limni, Liniodoros, or Glyko. B&B in Liapades.

Corfu-Trail Krini village

Day 9. Liapades - Agios Georgios 14Km 5 hrs +480/-430m. The route starts with a difficult footpath leading to Paleokastritsa. Crossing the main resort road going back into the hills again along a network of lovely cobbled footpaths. A climb (about 1 hour) takes you to Lakones and Bella Vista with an amazing view The sometimes busy road, followed by paths through the olive groves bring you to Krini (Angelokastro - off route) The Trail than follows one of Greece's most remarkable footpaths which cuts along a cliff, and another olive grove track descents to Agios Georgios-Pagi, with a beautiful bay and a long beach. B& B in Agios Georgios.

Day10. Agios Georgios-Rekini. 13Km 4,5 hrs +450/-500m. A sharp climb from Agios Georgios to the village of Prinilas starts today's walk. A descend brings you in the picturesque village of Pagi. Tracks and a quiet road lead through agricultural land alongside the Megapotamos River, over the ridge through Aspiotades, Agros and Agios Athanasios Convent)to the road junction at Rekini. From here you go by local bus or taxi (not included) to Roda and the north-east coast. B&B in Roda.

Corfu Trail Antinioti Lagoon

Day 11. Rekini-Spartillas & Barbati 16Km 5 hrs +550/-580m. Return by bus or taxi  to Rekini (not included). From Rekini you take the unmade road to Valanio. Along narrow tracks and a cobbled path, the Trail continues to Sokraki. The village square is the perfect place for a stop and refreshment. You might want to try a "ginger beer", a soft drink made in the neighbouring village of Kalafationes. From here the Trail continues along tracks and paths through forest and cultivated land to Spartillas. From here continue downhill to the coastal resort of Barbati.B&B in Barbati.

Day 12. Spartillas-Ag. Spiridon 21Km 7,5 hrs +700/-950m. Transfer to Spartillas where the Trail continues on a steep mountain footpath. A 45 minute climb brings you to Taxiarchis Chapel; a ruin with fresco-covered walls and splendid viewpoint. Continuing along the footpath, the Trail passes through a "tunnel" of oak trees, ascends to cross the "Karst Plateau", Corfu's wildest scenery, under the summit of Mount Pantokrator, the islands highest peak (917m - off route). Descending now on a mountain/ track with fine views, you reach the high col of the mountain ridge, where both the northern and southern sections of  Corfu are visible.

Corfu Trail Paleo Perithia

You then descend to the semi-ruined Byzantine village Paleo Peritha, located in a high valley. Onwards, the Trail descends on a rough mule track and continues further down on paths and tracks to the coastal plain. You reach the sea at Almiros and follow the beach to the wild bare headland which is Corfu's northernmost point.  From here a rough path along a low cliff takes you to the beach of Agios Spiridon. Time for a  swim and/or a meal or refreshments ! At the time that suits you best you go by bus or taxi (not included) to your accommodation on the north east coast, Kalami/Kassiopi area, a studio (room only) with kitchenette.

Kalami has some nice waterfront tavernas like the White House where Lawrence Durrell wrote his novel Prospero's Cell. The village also was a setting for the James Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only.'. Kassiopi is a charming harbour village with some shops, nice beaches, an old castle and lovely tavernas.

Day 13. Loop walk north east coast and mountain flanks. 15Km 5 hrs +/-650m. You quickly climb into the hills and then onto the high mountain flanks, through Porta and on to part-ruined Mengoulas. Then your descent begins, with wonderful sea views, through Katavolos and down to the sea at Kaminaki. You return to your studio along the coastal footpath. Room only in a studio with kitchen facilities.

Day 14: Rest day. Room only in a studio with kitchen facilities.

Day 15: Transfer to the airport.

Corfu Trail hike

THE CORFU TRAIL IN 15 DAYS
From € 969,-- per person.

Included in the package:

- Eleven (11) nights in double or twin rooms in simple and middle class hotels, taverna/pension rooms with private facilities, on bed & breakfast basis.
- Three (3) nights in Kalami/Kassiopi area room only (studio with kitchen facilities). All acommodation as near as possible to the start/finish of the daily route.
- Directions and maps of each day's walking route. GPS Tracks upon request.
- All transfers as per program.
- Luggage transfers to the next accommodation as per program.
- Local assistance.

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Corfu Trail 15-day walking holiday