Corfu, Greek Ionian Islands
Corfu is the 2nd largest of the Ionian Islands and has extraordinary geographical diversity including tall mountains and stunning sandy beaches.
- Best time to sailApril to October
- Getting hereUnder an hour’s flight from Athens
- BaseGouvia Marina
Sailing around Corfu
The island has a rich history going back to classical times and was one of the major footholds in defending Europe from the Ottoman invasions.
Sailing around Corfu will take you to charming little villages and towns, with safe harbors and beaches that are considered to be amongst the most beautiful in all of Greece.
Inter-island sails are short, and the sailing conditions are comfortable.
Getting here
Corfu is just under an hour’s flight from Athens and is one of the top cruising areas in the Mediterranean. There are also direct flights from Italy, Germany, France.
Best time of year to sail
April to October gives the best sailing conditions with blue skies and warm temperatures, calm seas and lighter winds, though note that it’s busier and more expensive in July and August.
Where we are
Gouvia Marina, Corfu Airport and Corfu Town.
- Gouvia Marina, CorfuMarina
- Corfu Airport (CFU)Airport
- Corfu TownTown
Getting there
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Airport code CFUCorfu International Airport “Ioannis Kapodistrias”
Transfer: About 10 km (6 miles) by road to Gouvia Marina, roughly 15 minutes by car
Corfu
Weather month by month
Average high and low temperatures and rain for each month.
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| Month | High / low | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F / 41°F14°C / 5°C | 5.4 in137 mm |
| February | 58°F / 42°F14°C / 6°C | 4.9 in125 mm |
| March | 61°F / 44°F16°C / 7°C | 3.9 in98 mm |
| April | 66°F / 49°F19°C / 9°C | 2.6 in67 mm |
| May | 75°F / 55°F24°C / 13°C | 1.5 in37 mm |
| June | 82°F / 62°F28°C / 16°C | 0.6 in14 mm |
| July | 88°F / 65°F31°C / 18°C | 0.4 in9 mm |
| August | 88°F / 66°F31°C / 19°C | 0.8 in19 mm |
| September | 82°F / 62°F28°C / 17°C | 3.2 in81 mm |
| October | 74°F / 56°F23°C / 13°C | 5.4 in138 mm |
| November | 66°F / 50°F19°C / 10°C | 7.4 in187 mm |
| December | 60°F / 44°F15°C / 7°C | 7.3 in186 mm |
Source: WMO World Weather Information Service, figures from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service for Kerkyra (Corfu); the source states no period. About the climate normals (opens in a new tab)
One week itinerary
7 days · 9 stops
A great one-week itinerary, with approximate sailing times, would be:
Route: Gouvia Marina, Corfu → Corfu Town → Plataria → Sivota (Mourtos) → Lakka, Paxos → Emerald Bay (Voutoumi), Anti-Paxos → Mongonisi, Paxos → Gaios, Paxos → Petriti, Corfu
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Day 1: Gouvia Marina → Corfu Town
1 hr
Sail from Gouvia Marina to Corfu Town – 1 hr. Fascinating historic town with some wonderful traditional tavernas for dinner.
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Day 2: Plataria
3 hrs
Sail to Plataria, a small fishing village on the mainland – 3 hrs. Great spot for fresh prawns and cold beer whilst watching sunset over Corfu.
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Day 3: Sivota
4.5 hrs
Sail to Sivota, 4.5 hrs. Lovely sandy beaches, great swimming and some excellent local eateries in the village of Mourtos.
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Day 4: Lakka, Paxos
3.5 hrs
Sail to Lakka, Paxos, 3.5 hrs. Beautiful harbour surrounded by pine and olive groves.
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Day 5: Anti-Paxos → Mongonisi or Gaios
3 hrs
Sail to Anti-Paxos, 3 hrs. Visit Emerald Bay and overnight at Mongonisi, a well-sheltered bay, or at Gaios, the main harbour on Paxos.
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Day 6: Petriti
3 hrs
Sail to Petriti, 3 hrs – a picturesque harbour on Corfu’s south coast.
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Day 7: Return to Gouvia Marina
3 hrsReturn to Gouvia Marina – 3 hrs.
Yachts
We offer a wide selection of late-model Cats and Monohulls, either bareboat, skippered-only or fully crewed with a Captain, Chef and meals. Let us know what you’re looking for, whether you’re after a catamaran or a monohull, how many people will be in your party, and the dates you’re looking for and we’ll find something for you.
Here are some of the yachts we offer – prices are in Euros.
Ask us about late booking discounts – up to 25% off!
Bareboat catamarans
2021 Lagoon 50
6 dbls/4 heads. Rates from € 4,350 per week.
2021 Bali 4.8
6 dbls/6 heads. Rates from € 4,050 per week.
2021 Bali 4.6
5 dbls/2 sgls/5 heads. Rates from € 4,050 per week.
2020 Lagoon 46
4 dbls/2 sgls/4 heads. Rates from € 3,788 per week.
2019 Lagoon 42
4 dbls/2 sgls/4 heads. Rates from € 2,625 per week.
2020 Lagoon 40
4 dbls/2 sgls/4 heads. Rates from € 2,250 per week.
2017 Lagoon 380
4 dbls/2 sgls/2 heads. Rates from € 1,575 per week.
Bareboat monohulls
2020 Oceanis 51.1
6 dbls/4 heads, A/C. Rates from € 2,900 to $ 8,300 per week.
2020 Sun Odyssey 490
6 dbls/4 heads. Rates from € 2,950 to $ 7,200 per week.
2021 Sun Odyssey 440
4 dbls/3 heads. Rates from € 2,950 to $ 7,200 per week.
2024 Sun Odyssey 410
3 dbls/2 heads. Rates from € 2,050 to $ 4,750 per week.
Crewed yachts
Fully crewed yachts come with a Captain, Chef and most meals.
Lagoon 620
2 to 8 guests
Lagoon 560 A/C
2 to 10 guests
Lagoon 52 A/C
2 to 10 guests
Nautitech 46 A/C
2 to 8 guests
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