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Whatever kind of visit to Corfu you're envisaging, Sixt can provide a fine selection of transport options. For family vacations, we have comfortable, air-conditioned saloons and estates from reputable brands. Or if you're on a couples break, then you might want to take off from your hotel to an isolated cove in one of our sports cars such as the Audi A3 Cabriolet. In the meantime, 4x4s like the Dacia Duster Diesel are great for exploring the rugged scenery by road. Unlimited miles and free cancellation come as standard on many deals, while other possible add-ons include SatNav and additional driver insurance so that one person isn't always stuck behind the wheel. For that extra touch of flexibility, download our smartphone app. You can use this half an hour before pick-up to secure the specific car you want.

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Corfu is well served by a series of spectacular coastal roads, including the GR-24 motorway which loops around the north and the GR-25 which runs down the narrow southern end of the island. Stick to these and you can expect to encounter many of the island's prime tourists spots. However, you have to veer off the main roads to take in sights such as Mount Pandokrator, the island's highest point, with its monastery and sprinkling of sleepy villages. These secondary roads tend to be a little bumpy at times, and the access roads to some of the beaches can be quite steep. For this reason, a 4x4 is a wise choice of vehicle if you're planning on exploring the island's hidden gems by road. Of the various idyllic coves the island has to offer, Agios Stefanos is a good option for lunch and a dip, with a selection of taverns and a decent parking area.

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Although a popular holiday destination, Corfu (or Kerkira in the native tongue) has managed to retain a surprising amount of its traditional rustic character. The old quarters of Corfu Town are extremely picturesque, with their esplanade, arcades, Italianate architecture and flanking forts. And you don't have to stray far from the big resorts to lose yourself in a rural landscape of olive groves, ancient monasteries and sheltered bays. That said, there's no shortage of crowd-pleasing, tourist-friendly beaches, particularly on the western shore of the island, where sun-worshippers flock to hotspots like Marathia and Issos. It's also great for scuba diving, with a number of excellent dive sites to the north of the island.

Sightseeing Destinations

Housed in an attractive 18th century villa, the National Gallery Annexe in Kato Korakiana is a collection of paintings and sculpture by some of Greece's most celebrate artists, including El Greco himself.

 

Distance to the National Gallery Annexe

• From Corfu International Airport: 11 miles, about 37 minutes
• From Corfu town centre: 5.3 miles, about 17 minutes

 

Drive along the forest-fringed hill roads past the resort of Kavos and you'll come to the ruins of the cliff-top monastery of Panagia Arkoudila. Here you can enjoy stunning views over the isle of Paxi, or go for a swim on the beach below.

Distance to Panagia Arkoudila monastery

• From Corfu International Airport: 30 miles, about 84 minutes
• From Corfu town centre: 30 miles, about 81 minutes

 

People have been coming to Kassiopi to get away from it all for hundreds of years. The resort boasts a 13th century castle, a 4th century church and good selection of nearby beaches.

Distance to Kassiopi

• From Corfu International Airport: 24 miles, about 73 minutes
• From Corfu town centre: 18.5 miles, about 53 minutes

 

 

Business Destinations

Taking place in early May, the Corfu Beach Festival in Moraitika is a five day event covering travel and tourism.

Distance to the Corfu Beach Festival

• From Corfu International Airport: 14.3 miles, about 47 minutes
• From Corfu town centre: 16.9 miles, about 47 minutes

 

In September the resort of Arillas plays host to the Corfu Beer Festival, a five day trade show with food as well as beverages.

Distance to the Corfu Beer Festival

• From Corfu International Airport: 24.8 miles, about 74 minutes
• From Corfu town centre: 19 miles, about 53 minutes