What to do for 7 days in Corfu and how much money do you need?

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Corfu, Greece.. an area you choose for relaxing days on the beach and good food. But is that all you can do?

In this article, I'll leisurely share all the details of our 7-day trip: the cost of our flight, our accommodation, the activities we enjoyed, the food we savored, our favorite beach, and what we liked or didn't like. If you're planning a trip to Corfu, consider this a mini holiday guide.

Let the adventure begin!

Wait, wait, wait!!! Before diving into the details, we need to determine how many of us are going, choose the period for our trip, decide how we'll get there, and select where we'll stay.

I have a group of friends I usually go on vacation with. One of them already had a holiday planned in Greece and couldn't join us, so there were just three of us. With only three people, it was quite easy to find a convenient time for everyone to go.

How much was the transport and accommodation?

I checked several flights and intervals, and quickly decided that our vacation would be from July 11 to 18. We chose to fly with Wizz Air because it offered the most budget-friendly option.

We ended up buying slightly different tickets. I'm the kind of person who likes to take everything with her, even my favorite pillow if I could! So, I opted for a checked baggage, which is more expensive than the hand trolley you take on the plane. One of my friends chose Wizz Priority and managed well with just a bag and a trolley. I paid 1,220 lei for round-trip plane tickets, including 26 kg of checked baggage. Fortunately, I didn't encounter any major issues with the flights. On departure, there was a 20-minute delay, which we made up for during the flight. On the return trip, we had a 40-minute delay, but nothing too dramatic.

Now that we’ve sorted out the flight, it’s time to choose our accommodation. Here were our criteria: we needed a room for three people (which was more cost-effective than booking two separate rooms), a swimming pool, proximity to the beach, and a location on the side where the sun sets. The pool might sound like a luxury, but it was incredibly practical for us. V and I are early risers, and C had mentioned she didn’t want to be disturbed in the mornings. To keep everyone happy, we planned to use the pool in the morning while C enjoyed her rest. It didn’t take long to find the perfect place: Marina Apartments, in the Agios Gordios area. For 7 nights, the cost was 1,015 lei per person.

We were very satisfied with our choice of accommodation; it met all our criteria and turned out that the beach nearby was the most beautiful one from our perspective. Additionally, having secured parking was a great bonus.

Wait, parking? Yes, you read that correctly. Even though we flew in, we needed a parking space because we rented a car.

We paid 841 lei/person for renting the car + 84 lei/person for fuel (we received the car with a full tank of gas and before handing it over we filled it). Although it increased the price of our vacation, I think it was a very good idea to rent a car because we had mobility, we could move from one place to another without depending on anything (except the driver). We rented it from Yours Car Rental. Even though the car rental company is located close to the airport, a representative from the company agreed to meet us at the airport and take us to their office. When we picked up the car, we paid around €290 for insurance. This amount was refunded to us once we returned the car and it was inspected to ensure everything was in order. They also offered us transportation back to the airport. Note that a credit card was required to pay, you could not pay by debit card.

Where to go to the beach?

First of all, you can visit more beaches! Why limit yourself to just one? We visited a total of four locations, and as mentioned earlier, our favorite was the one in Agios Gordios, conveniently located near our accommodation. I can't deny the beauty of Paleokastritsa, but I would rather visit to admire the scenery than spend time on the beach. There are several beaches in the area, but most are rocky. The few sandy ones are quite small and have limited sunbeds. I prefer sandy beaches with ample space.

I will leave below the list of the 4 beaches we visited and an honest and personal opinion about each one (I will put them in the order in which I liked them the most):
1. Agios Gordios Beach, located on the western side of the island. It offers a superb view, a large beach, plenty of sunbeds, and numerous restaurants. On the first day, we arrived quite late but managed to catch the sunset, which was divine. None of the other evenings had a sunset as beautiful as that first one. Here, there are several options for renting a sunbed: some require individual payment, others offer a package deal of €12 (or €15) for two sunbeds and two drinks, and some are free if you dine at the restaurant that owns the sunbeds. It all depends on where you want to sit.
In this area, we dined at what we believe is the best restaurant in Corfu. It was the only one we visited a second time, and it's called Thalassa. We enjoyed a platter of appetizers here that was unlike anything we’re accustomed to. It was the best and most varied platter of appetizers I tried, despite sampling appetizers at nearly every restaurant I visited. I also tried a grilled seafood platter, saganaki mussels and a dish with lamb (I don't know the name, but I understood that it was the only restaurant where this dish was served.). Grade 5/5. If you find yourself in Agios Gordios, I highly recommend paying them a visit.

We had the best orange pie in this area. It was at Tavernaki Green Stone. The food wasn't the best (don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad, but it was better at Thalassa), but the dessert was amazing! I think we tried this dessert in 5 different restaurants, but here we liked it the most: fresh, tasty, without any hint of excessive sweetness...it was just right. One thing I would like to mention here is also the patron's generosity. About half an hour before we left, the power went out. We wanted to pay by card because we didn't have enough cash, but since the electricity was out, we couldn't pay. The owner (the one who served us) told us that there is no problem, that we can leave and bring the money another day if we want or not to bring it at all. We quickly went back to get it since we were staying nearby, but I appreciated the thoughtful gesture.

2. Paleokastritsa or the most beautiful area of ​​Corfu. As I said above, I don't want to deny the beauty, the beach is splendid. I think the pictures speak for themselves. There are several small beaches in the area and one main.
We arrived, parked, walked around a bit and entered the Aquarium. Something that wasn't on our bucket list. It was spontaneous and I'm glad we all agreed to go in. The ticket was €8 per person and we had a very nice guide who made the experience even more enjoyable. He guided us through and explained the various aquatic species of Corfu. I recommend this experience especially if you go with children.

After that, we headed up to the restaurant Monastre which certainly has the most beautiful view! Here you can have lunch/dinner or just enjoy the splendid view over a coffee. We decided to grab a bite, but the dishes didn't impress us. On top of that, they were quite 'spicy'—and I’m talking about the prices.
Still on foot, we headed back down to the beach. Since it was already late, we didn't bother renting a sunbed. Instead, we simply laid out our towels and relaxed until dinner, which we enjoyed right next to the beach at the restaurant Nikos. The food was good and here I tasted the most interesting moussaka ever. Why am I saying this? Because it had CINNAMON! Who puts cinnamon in moussaka?! It wouldn't have occurred to me to try that, but I really enjoyed it. The moussaka was ordered by V. I got something traditional, some tomatoes and peppers stuffed with rice. It was very good as well. C wanted grilled calamari and was very disappointed with it, hardly ate it at all. I paid around 22€ for what I ordered.
If you're wondering what we did with the car, we left it in a free parking lot conveniently located right next to the beach.

3. Glyfada is the beach where I swam the most.It’s a beach with fine sand, clear water, and a gentle, shallow depth. We moved a good few meters from the beach and the water did not go past our shoulders. I think it is a good beach especially for families with children.
We thought the landscape was beautiful.. at least as long as we got to see it. Why am I saying this? We were a bit unlucky on the day we visited; it was very hot outside, and the water was a bit cooler. As a result, a fog developed and enveloped the entire beach for several hours.
On this beach I paid 10€/person for a sunbed and nothing was included. As for the restaurants, they didn't meet our expectations, so we decided to skip dining here. We brought some sandwiches and something to munch on from home. I brought a thermal bag with me and made sure to take it with us to the beach every time. In the evening, I’d freeze a small bottle of water, then place it in my bag before heading out. This kept the food fresh and the water cool throughout the day.
Here, we left the car in a paid parking lot, we paid €5 for the whole day.

4. Issos Beach is the last beach we visited and I think the one we liked the least.
I thought it had two big disadvantages. The first drawback was the bathrooms: there were only a few basic plastic ones, similar to those you find in city parks, which we didn’t feel comfortable using. Somewhere on the left side of the beach is a resort, and we used the bathroom there. It was a 10-15 minute walk to get there. The other downside was the restaurants. There were no places to eat—just one stall where you could buy refreshments and a few sandwiches.
Our luck was that before we got to the beach we stopped at Taverna Ammolofoss which is located on the way to the beach. The food was pretty good here and the appetizers different from other places.
The beach is big, spacious and sandy. We paid €10 here for a sunbed, and we left the car in the parking lot next to the beach (it was free of charge).

What else can you do in Corfu?

1. Visit Corfu Town!

We spent the entire day here and still wished we could have stayed longer.
We started the day with a coffee at Cafe Kohlias where we made the plan for the day. But as you know, plans at home often don't align with reality.

We wanted to go and visit first New Fortress and then Old Fortress but our luck ran out that day as a heat wave had hit, and they were closed until 5 p.m.
Even so, the day was not compromised. While walking up to the New Fortress (this was before we knew it was closed due to the heat wave, we found out when we got to the entrance), we managed to get some nice pictures. If you're after a spot for nice pictures, look for the stairs leading to the New Fortress.

With the two mentioned above being closed, we needed to reorganize.
While we waited, we visited the Banknote Museum (free entry), the History Museum (that day part of the museum was closed and because of this we had free entry), we went to the Fish Spa (it was the first time when I tried it; it was funny, but I wouldn't repeat the experience; We ended up going shopping—I found a braided bag that I'm absolutely thrilled about—and then grabbed something to eat.

The restaurant we chose for lunch is called To Alatopipero.We visited based on a recommendation from one of you, and I'm so glad we did because the food was absolutely delicious.
The staff was incredibly friendly, the food was delicious, and the dessert… a special treat from the house!
I opted for the saganaki (fried cheese) served with a squeeze of lemon juice, and the Saganaki Mussels, which I enjoyed with fresh bread. Both were absolutely delicious!I've tried this dish at several restaurants, and each place prepared it a little differently. At this restaurant, the portion of mussels was more generous, but the sauce and cheese were served in smaller quantities. At other places I've tried, I received about half the amount of mussels, but they were covered in sauce and topped with a rich layer of cheese au gratin. I enjoyed both versions. Worth mentioning is that they were a bit spicy.
As I mentioned earlier, the dessert was a complimentary treat from the house. We were informed that they don’t have a dessert menu. Instead, they prepare a large batch of a single dessert each day, which they serve to all their customers. It was a kind of apple pie, fresh and refreshing. Exactly what we wanted!
For the aperitif, the portion of mussels, bread, water and service, I paid €20.

After lunch we went to visit the Old Fortress (we also made a run to the New Fortress, but it wasn't going to open that day) and spent around two hours there. We loved it,I recommend you visit as well, but try to go early in the day(early in the morning). We felt a bit rushed since it was nearing closing time. Also, we paid around €8, and don’t forget to bring your student ID for a discount.

2. Visit the olive oil factory The Governor's Olive Mill.

We "woke up too late" and didn’t get to fully enjoy the experience. We visited the factory, sampled some of their products, and ended up taking home a bottle of premium olive oil. We would have loved to fully experience the visit and join one of the two tours they offer (which you can find on their website). Unfortunately, we didn’t look into it in time and arrived after the tours had already started.

3. Go on a boat trip!

We planned a day trip to the islands of Antipaxos and Paxos, but—surprise!—we needed to book our seats in advance, as everything was fully booked. If you’re heading to Greece, I recommend making reservations about two weeks ahead.

We quickly adjusted our plans. Madalena is the name of the company we chose and we opted for a 7 hour tour. The total cost was €56/person. We booked through the "Visit a City" application.
Departure took place around 10:30 and the first stop was at the Blue Caves. We had about 30-40 minutes there, which gave us a chance to swim. I really liked that they had noodles for people who couldn't swim very well and still wanted to get in the water.
The next stop was at Akoli beach where I stayed for 2 hours. This is a pebble beach, so I recommend bringing some water shoes or slippers to make walking on the pebbles more comfortable (we encountered several pebble beaches in Corfu). The water was perfect and very clean, transparent.
While we splashed around, the staff prepared lunch, BBQ. It was delicious and filling. Non-alcoholic beverages were included in the ticket price. On the way back we stopped for another 30 minutes to swim.

That wraps up our 7-day holiday in Corfu. If you have any additional questions that I haven’t covered in this article, feel free to reach out to me on Instagram.

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