Car Tours

For those who decide to hire a car, here are 3 suggested routes, each of which gives an enjoyable day out!

From Ipsos

ROUTE 1 - North
Follow the road through Ipsos. The road winds along the northern coast through Barbati and Nissaki. North of here is some of the prettiest coastal scenery in Corfu, particularly at Kalami and Kouloura, with their tall cypress trees and tiny harbours.

Carry on to Kassiopi, a large fishing village facing north to Albania, and try one of the many waterside bars or tavernas. From Kassiopi the road is sign posted to Archaravi and Roda. It runs along the north coast and has several rough tracks off to the right, all leading to the beach, where you will find many good bars and tavernas. From Acharavi you can turn left to Agios Pandeleimon and skirt round Mount Pantokrator, passing through Episkepsis and Strinillas and finishing back in Ipsos and then towards Corfu Town.

ROUTE 2 - West
Follow the road through Dassia, turning left at Tzavros, a few hundred yards along this road turn right towards Danilia Village, through Temploni. The road winds through the Ropa Valley - where Aqualand (water theme park) in Ag. Ioannis is located and the golf course and horse riding at Ermones on the west coast. At Glyfada there is a long sandy beach with good swimming and some small tavernas, whilst above the beach is the village of Pelekas. It has some bars, cafes and discos and from here you can watch fabulous sunsets from the Kaisers seat. From Pelekas drive across country towards Kinopiastes and then south towards Benitses or west to Agios Gordios another long sandy beach, as well as many bars and tavernas on the beach.

ROUTE 3 - South
Follow the road through Dassia, turning left at Tzavros towards Corfu Town. Take the road out past the airport. After a few kilometres the road forks left to Benitses and Perama or straight on to Kinopiastes. Take the straight road and you will come to one of the prettiest hilltop villages - Agii Deka. From here you descend down the eastern side of the island to join the coastal road just before Messonghi. Once here you can return to Corfu Town passing through Benitses and Perama with a good view of Mouse Island or you can turn to the right and continue driving to the southern tip of the island at Kavos. Bypassing Messonghi Village, the road will lead you past Lake Korrisou and just past there a right turn will take you to Agios Georgios (South).

From Sidari/Ag. Stefanos

ROUTE 1 - South, Coastal Route
From Sidari, take the road west through Avliotes, past the town square and up the hill. Turn left following the sign to Ag. Stefanos. Keep following the signs to Ag Stefanos,where after 3km you emerge above the bay at Ag. Stefanos. Follow the hill down and pass along the main street turning left at the T junction. Go up the hill, turn right and down into Arillas. Turn left at the T junction and follow the road out of the village and up the hill. After about 3 km, turn right, then bear immediately left which comes out at the north end of Ag. Georgios (North) bay. Carry straight on to the bottom of the hill, following the road along the beach (which veers away then rejoins it). At the other end of the beach, the road doubles back through a couple of hairpins, then away from the village. After about 5km, you reach the village of Pagi. Turn right and go all the way up the hill, through the next village and up some more till you come out at the top with one of the greatest views on the island looking north over Ag. Georgios bay from where you can see most of the north of the island, right round to Acharavi beach. From here, continue to the end of the road and turn right which leads into the village of Makrades where you will often see old men flagging you down to give you road maps. There are many interesting tourist shops here. In the centre of Makrades, turn right towards Krini. Follow the road through the village to the end where you come to the recently restored ruin of the castle Angelokastro. Walk to the top where the views are fantastic. Entrance is free. On returning to the car, drive back through Krini to Makrades and turn right. After 3 km you reach the village of Lakones where you can stop at one of the cliff top tavernas such as BellaVista or Golden Fox overlooking the bays of Paleokastritsa. Continue down the hill from Lakones, turn right and follw the road into Paleokastritsa. The quick way back is to follow the main road from Paleokastritsa towards Corfu Town, then follow signs to Sidari.

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