The Corfu Walking Trail was established in 2001. It’s a long-distance footpath of approximately 220km, which runs the length of Corfu, from the white cliffs near Arkoudillas in the south to the wild coastline of Cape Agia Ekatirini in the far north. The trail meanders through all the island's rural districts and takes in beauty spots, beaches, villages, monuments, and monasteries. You’ll walk through a wonderful variety of landscapes – along sandy coasts, through cypress groves, past olive terraces and up and down some rugged hills.

The route is conveniently broken down into a series of 11, one-day walks combining the most beautiful seashores and landscapes. Some keen walkers cover the entire distance during their holiday, but many people prefer to tackle one or two sections and spend the rest of the time relaxing by the villa pool or at the beach. It's relatively easy to pick off the one-day sections using local buses or taxis – ask your Simpson Travel concierge for more advice.

The trail passes through traditional villages, remote monasteries, wetlands, and quiet mountain paths far from the resort strips. The paths are way-marked with CT yellow signs placed in strategic locations on the route. The northern sections of Corfu Trail are the ones most easily accessible from our villas in Nissaki and Agios Stephanos. Here the path skirts the slopes of Mount Pantokrator, Corfu’s highest peak, and you can trek up to Taxiarchis Chapel, which nestles under the summit. For a less strenuous option, take the coastal route from Kaminaki to Kentroma, but whichever you chose, this trail is a uniquely peaceful way to discover a whole new side to the island of Corfu.

Things to bear in mind on the Corfu Walking Trail

• Spring and autumn are the best times to walk. Think spring flowers in May and deliciously mild sea temperatures in October. Take plenty of water even on cooler days.
• The trail is not technically demanding, but the path markers can be a bit hit-and-miss, and some sections may be a little overgrown. GPS apps are great, but bring a map too as the signal is not always reliable.
• Get the app. Hilary Whitton Paipeti has created a helpful guide in app form which you can download, or if you prefer a book, Walking and Trekking on Corfu by Gillian Price is regarded as one of the best resources available.

Guided Walking Holidays in Corfu

If you're new to walking in Greece, or just prefer to have the extra dimension and peace of mind you get when walking with a guide, consider one of our full escorted walking holidays with expert guide Jonathan Peat. Jonathan's tours take you well off the well-trodden paths to show you parts of Corfu and other Greek islands that most visitors never get to see. With accommodation, travel, guiding and rather fabulous picnics included, plus the company of select, like-minded others, it's the easiest and most rewarding way to discover the spectacular countryside of Greece on foot.

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