Difference between revisions of "Corfu"
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===Wild Camping=== | ===Wild Camping=== | ||
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It's said wild camping is not tolerated in Corfu. However, generally you can do it as long as there are no bars or umbrellas for rent at the beach. You don't even need to pitch a tent, its extremely hot in Corfu so nobody can accuse you for "camping". Though in some places there're a lot of tiny annoying mosquitos. | It's said wild camping is not tolerated in Corfu. However, generally you can do it as long as there are no bars or umbrellas for rent at the beach. You don't even need to pitch a tent, its extremely hot in Corfu so nobody can accuse you for "camping". Though in some places there're a lot of tiny annoying mosquitos. | ||
==== Giali beach ==== | ==== Giali beach ==== | ||
| + | [[File:Giali beach, Corfu, Greece.jpeg|thumb|right|Giali]] | ||
[http://goo.gl/maps/5p0ia Map] | [http://goo.gl/maps/5p0ia Map] | ||
| − | One of the most beautiful and secluded beaches in Corfu. Walk from Giannades through olive tree fields till the end of the road and then follow a steep rocky path down, helped by the ropes installed there. | + | One of the most beautiful and secluded beaches in Corfu. Walk from Giannades through olive tree fields till the end of the road and then follow a steep rocky path down, helped by the ropes installed there. Some people come by boat for a few hours in day time, but most of the time it's empty. |
==== Afionas ==== | ==== Afionas ==== | ||
| − | + | [[File:Afionas beach, Corfu, Greece.jpg|thumb|right|Afionas]] | |
[http://goo.gl/maps/6QqJZ Map] | [http://goo.gl/maps/6QqJZ Map] | ||
| + | There are two small beaches on both sides of the narrowest spot of the peninsula. A narrow a bit rocky path comes here from Afionas town, that takes maybe 30min to walk. Both beaches are beautiful and empty at night, but are very tiny so get crowded by day time ( in summer). | ||
==== Issos beach ==== | ==== Issos beach ==== | ||
| − | + | [[File:Issos_beach,_Corfu,_Greece.jpg|thumb|right|Issos]] | |
| + | [https://maps.google.com/?q=Paralia+Issos,Corfu Map] | ||
| + | It's like a big sand dessert, with trees here and there. Not much shadow, a lot of place to put a tent. | ||
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| + | ===Other=== | ||
If you want something fancier, Instead of expensive hotels/hostels you can go camping/bungalow: | If you want something fancier, Instead of expensive hotels/hostels you can go camping/bungalow: | ||
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You can probably find an interesting crowd of people (including folks who are happy to host) at the [https://www.facebook.com/polytechnocorfu Polytechno] club. | You can probably find an interesting crowd of people (including folks who are happy to host) at the [https://www.facebook.com/polytechnocorfu Polytechno] club. | ||
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| + | ===Swimming=== | ||
| + | If you're looking for a nice small beach to swim in Kerkyra, head to Mon Repos. Enter through the park gate, go straight towards the museum and just after it follow a path down and right. | ||
| + | [[Mon Repos park entrance, Kerkyra, Corfu, Greece.jpg|thumb|right|Mon Repos park entrance]] | ||
| + | [[File:Mon Repos beach,Kerkyra, Corfu,Greece.jpg|thumb|right|Mon Repos Beach]] | ||
| + | [http://goo.gl/maps/T4IOz Map] | ||
Revision as of 23:21, 21 August 2014
Transport
You have one option to Albania and two to Greece, but distance between Igoumenitsa and Sarandë is so short, you can easily hitch it.
Here are the boats from expensive to cheapest:
- From Kerkyra to Sarandë (Albania), costs 19e (23e during the season) (checked 2014). It doesn't go very often. It's best to call Ionian Cruises at +30 26610 25155. Off season their boats leave at 9:00 AM but you have to be at their office at Ethnikis Antistaseos 4 at least 40 minutes before the boat leaves. The boat can be a bit rough when there's wind.
- From Kerkyra to Igoumenitsa (Greece), costs 10e (checked 2014). Goes often.
- From Kavos to Igoumenitsa (Greece), costs 5e. Goes often.
You can buy tickets from Kerkyra harbour kiosks before the gates.
Companies
{{#ask: Transport type::bus Connects city::Corfu|intro=* Bus: }} {{#ask: Transport type::train Connects city::Corfu|intro=* Train: }} {{#ask: Transport type::plane Connects city::Corfu|intro=* Airline: }} {{#ask: Transport type::ferry Connects city::Corfu|intro=* Ferry: }}
Accommodation
Couchsurfing/BeWelcome can be hard in Corfu during high season (everybody is full).
Wild Camping
It's said wild camping is not tolerated in Corfu. However, generally you can do it as long as there are no bars or umbrellas for rent at the beach. You don't even need to pitch a tent, its extremely hot in Corfu so nobody can accuse you for "camping". Though in some places there're a lot of tiny annoying mosquitos.
Giali beach
One of the most beautiful and secluded beaches in Corfu. Walk from Giannades through olive tree fields till the end of the road and then follow a steep rocky path down, helped by the ropes installed there. Some people come by boat for a few hours in day time, but most of the time it's empty.
Afionas
There are two small beaches on both sides of the narrowest spot of the peninsula. A narrow a bit rocky path comes here from Afionas town, that takes maybe 30min to walk. Both beaches are beautiful and empty at night, but are very tiny so get crowded by day time ( in summer).
Issos beach
It's like a big sand dessert, with trees here and there. Not much shadow, a lot of place to put a tent.
Other
If you want something fancier, Instead of expensive hotels/hostels you can go camping/bungalow:
You could also ask for rooms around from locals (price for these?). Also AirBNB can be cheaper.
Corfu city/Kerkyra is not likely to have budget accommodation.
Meet fellow travellers on hospitality exchange networks: Trustroots
Food
add information about food
Internet connectivity
add information about connectivity
Busking
add information about busking
Travel destinations
{{#ask:In city::Corfu }}
add a location
You can probably find an interesting crowd of people (including folks who are happy to host) at the Polytechno club.
Swimming
If you're looking for a nice small beach to swim in Kerkyra, head to Mon Repos. Enter through the park gate, go straight towards the museum and just after it follow a path down and right. thumb|right|Mon Repos park entrance
