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✅ Essentials Checklist
- Passport (Greece is Schengen — UK citizens need passport)
- GHIC card for EU healthcare cover
- Travel insurance
- Sunscreen SPF50 ↗+
- Comfortable walking shoes for Corfu Town's Venetian old town (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Swimwear × 2–3
- Euros cash for tavernas and beach sunbeds
- Reusable water bottle
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👕 Clothing Checklist
- Swimwear × 2–3
- Light breathable clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes for cobbled old town streets
- Modest cover-up for churches and monasteries
- Smart-casual for evening dining
- Sun hat and sunglasses
⭐ Nice to Have
- Snorkel set for Paleokastritsa's clear coves
- Hire car for exploring the north coast and Mount Pantokrator
- Boat trip to Paxos and Antipaxos
- Reef-safe sunscreen
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best part of Corfu to stay in?
Corfu Town is best for culture, history and nightlife, with easy access to the whole island. Paleokastritsa in the northwest has the most dramatic scenery and best snorkelling coves. Kavos in the south is the party resort — best avoided for a quieter trip. Sidari and Roda in the north suit families with calmer, shallower beaches.
How green is Corfu compared to other Greek islands?
Noticeably greener — Corfu receives more rainfall than the Cyclades and has extensive olive groves, cypress trees and lush hillside scenery rather than the bare, sun-baked landscape typical of islands like Santorini or Mykonos. This makes it a good choice for visitors who want beaches but also enjoy walking and countryside.
Is Corfu good for a family holiday?
Yes — the south and northeast coasts have calm, shallow, family-friendly beaches (Dassia, Barbati), while the Aqualand water park is one of Europe's largest. Corfu Town's old fortress and museums also work well as a rainy-day or too-hot-for-the-beach activity.
Check the weather and best time to visit before you finalise your Corfu packing list — and see country facts and travel info for entry requirements and local tips.
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