To Asprokavos (CT-AA)
You’ll be met at Corfu airport and transferred to your accommodation in Asprokavos, in the south of the island. If you arrive on an early flight you may walk to Arkoudillas sandy beach (part of tomorrow’s route) or relax on Kavos Beach.
Circular walk Asprokavos-Spartera (CT-01)
Starting at a peaceful spot just south of the holiday resort of Kavos, you head out on a track to the southern tip of Corfu, where the ruined monastery of Arkoudillas stands. You may descend along a footpath to the island's southernmost beach Arkoudillas, a seemingly endless stretch of golden sand. You proceed to the pittoresque village of Spartera. From Spartera you return on a calm road to your accommodation in Asprokavos.
walking time/distance: 4h / 12km
ascent/descent: 250m
start/finish: Asprokavos
From Asprokavos via Lefkimmi to Santa Barbara (CT-02)
From Asprokavos the trip starts with tracks leading by a small lake and through olive groves and agricultural land to the town of Lefkimmi. By means of the old main road you arrive at the river, where cafeterias invite you to have a small break.
From the river you cross several other neighborhoods before leaving the second town of the island and heading towards the West coast again. From Gardenos you will head up along a coastal ridge with spectacular views of the West coast and the villages inland. Even the South and East coast are visible! Eventually you will reach the wonderful sandy beach of Santa Barbara.
walking time/distance: 7h / 23km
ascent/descent: 350m
start/finish: Asprokavos / Santa Barbara
From Santa Barbara along the Korission lake to Paramonas (CT-03)
A day of almost level walking during which you follow the beach, passing the holiday resort of Agios Georgios, but soon leaving 'civilization' again. The wide, empty beach north of the resort was used for scenes in the Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only'.
Your way leads on through sand dunes covered with a forest of juniper trees. Crossing a footbridge, you will reach Lake Korission, where you, with a bit of luck, might see a variety of wild birds. The Trail follows high coastal tracks, a section of road and eventually leads through centuries old olive groves to reach Paramonas.
walking time/distance: 6h / 20 km
ascent/descent: 150m / 120m
start/finish: Santa Barbara - Paramonas
From Paramonas to Stavros and Benitses (CT-04)
A sharp climb early in the walk takes you over the coastal ridge, with great views, and inland to the villages of Ano and Kato Pavliana. Footpaths and tracks take you down through villages until you cross the Messongi River Valley.
You continue through a heathland valley to the village of Strongili, where the Trail heads uphill again, on an old cobbled way which leads to Komianata and Stavros. After a section of road you follow the old Agi Deka water springs down to the village of Benitses.
walking time/distance: 6h / 18km
ascent/descent: 650m
start/finish: Paramonas / Benitses
From Stavros (Coyevinas) via Agii Deka summit to Pelekas (CT-05)
You’ll be taken to the starting point in Stavros village. The walk starts with a delightful footpath skirting Agii Deka Mountain and leading to Ano Garouna, from where you make a very sharp ascent to the summit of Agii Deka, Corfu's second highest free-standing peak. Here, an abandoned monastery in a walled garden makes an ideal rest stop.
Your way continues down a cobbled mule path to Agii Deka village then along minor roads and tracks to Sinarades, where you might like to visit the Folk Museum (depending on opening times) and admire the picturesque architecture of this large village.
Alleyways and a track lead to Aerostato, one of the island's most famous viewpoints, then the Trail leads along undulating tracks with very fine views over the west coast and inland to Pelekas.
walking time/distance: 6h / 17.5km
ascent/descent: 650m
start/finish: Stavros / Pelekas
From Pelekas to Liapades (CT-06)
Half an hour's downhill walk takes you to Myrtiotissa, named ‘the loveliest beach in the world’ (now used by nudists) and the monastery. Climbing now, you have to regain the height you have lost (and more!), with a steep ascent on a gravel and concrete track. The west coast views are spectacular.
Passing the village of Vatos, the terrain levels out and your way crosses the Ropa valley.You will ascend again to the village of Giannades and on into olive-blanketed hills, where tracks lead to Liapades, an ancient village full of lovely old mansion houses.
walking time/distance: 7h / 23km
ascent/descent: 600m / 800m
start/finish: Pelekas / Liapades
Rest day or extra walk in Liapades (CT-R1)
You’ll stay an extra day in Liapades. The beach and the famous restaurant Cricketer Taverna invite you to relax to the full.
There are more walks possible from Liapades; these are mentioned in the tour documentation that you’ll receive upon arrival in Corfu.
The Roman Way from Liapades to Agios Georgios (CT-07)
The walk starts with a sharply ascending footpath which immediately brings you high above sea level towards Paleokastritsa. You quickly cross the main road and head into the hills again, using a network of lovely cobbled footpaths. A climb of about an hour takes you to the centuries old village of Lakones and Bella Vista Viewpoint ('the best view in Europe').
One kilometre of unavoidable and sometimes busy road here, to cross the village, but the spectacular views make up for it! The Trail then heads across olive groves to Krini (from here you can opt to visit the Byzantine castle Angelokastro), through 'Lily Valley' and on down one of Greece's most remarkable footpaths, the Roman Way, which zigzags down a sheer cliff. The way continues down an olive grove track and along the seashore to the resort of Agios Georgios.
walking time/distance: 5h / 14km (Angelokastro: +1km one way)
ascent/descent: 350m (Angelokastro: +150m)
start/finish: Liapades / Agios Georgios Pagon
From Agios Georgios over the Pantokrator slopes to Rekini and Roda (CT-08)
A sharp climb from Agios Georgios to the village of Prinilas starts the walk. Then you descend to the picturesque village of Pagi. Tracks and a quiet road take you through agricultural land alongside the Megapotamos River and over the ridge through Aspiotades to the two sprawling villages of Agros and Agios Athanasios, where your way leads through the alleyways. Leaving the villages, a quiet road leads past a wealthy monastery, and tracks take you on to the road junction at Rekini.
You take the public bus or a taxi to reach Roda on the north coast.
walking time/distance: 4h30’ / 14km
ascent/descent: 450m / 400m
start/finish: Agios Georgios / Rekini
From Rekini to Spartilas and Barbati (CT-09)
You take the public bus or a taxi back to Rekini to proceed the Trail.
Starting from Rekini, you take the unmade road to Valanio, a village deep in the middle of nowhere. Then tracks funnel you up a deep valley. Along a cobbled path, you enter Sokraki, where the village square with its happy atmosphere calls for a stop. The Trail then follows tracks and paths through forest and cultivated land to Spartilas.
In Spartilas you leave the trail to descend towards your overnight location Barbati, an easy descent by road through lovely old olive groves.
walking time/distance: 5h / 16km
ascent/descent: 500m
start/finish: Rekini / Spartilas
From Spartilas over the Pantokrator and along Oud Peritheia to Agios Spyridon (CT-10)
Today the real mountain territory beckons! You’ll be transferred to the starting point in Spartilas.
From Spartilas you are soon on a steep mountain footpath climbing a gully to a fantastic viewpoint at Taxiarchis Chapel - a ruin with fresco-covered walls. You ascend further to cross the 'Karst Plateau', Corfu's wildest scenery, under the summit of Pantokrator. When you reach the road you may decide to do a detour to the top of the mountain.
The trail continues on a mountain track with fine views. You reach the high col of the main ridge, where both the northern and southern sections of Corfu are visible. You then descend to Old Peritheia - a semi-ruined Byzantine village located in a high valley. Onwards, the Trail descends a narrow valley on a rough mule track, then continues down on paths and tracks to the northern coastal plain. You reach the sea at Almiros and follow the beach to the wild, bare headland which is Corfu's northernmost point, where a path through forest takes you to the end of the Trail at Agios Spyridon Beach.
From there you take a taxi to the fishermans’ village Kalami, where you’ll spend the last nights of the tour.
walking time/distance: 7h / 21.0km (to the summit: +1 hour and 3km)
ascent/descent: 500m / 850m (to the summit: +150m ascent and descent)
start/finish: Spartilas / Agios Spyridon
Erimitis peninsula (CT-12)
You may choose whether you want to walk from Kalami to Kassiopi or the other way around. In both cases you take the public bus or a taxi to the starting point or from the end back to your accommodation (own cost).
The walk takes you through the magnificent nature of Erimitis. On your way you’ll have plenty opportunities for a swim. In Kassiopi you may visit the Byzantine castle towering over the village.
walking time/distance: 4h / 12km
ascent/descent: 300m
start/finish: Kalami / Kassiopi or the other way around
The Northeast coast and mountain flanks, circular walk from Kalami (CT-11)
This is a circular walk which starts and finishes at Kalami, exploring the Northeast of the island. You quickly climb into the hills and then onto the high mountain flanks, through Porta and on to the ruined village of Mengoulas. After some level walking with most spectacular views your descent begins, towards Katavolos and down to the sea at Kaminaki.
Your return is along the high coastal footpath along spectacular bays with sheer cliffs and turquoise waters.
walking time/distance: 5h / 15km
ascent/descent: 550m
start/finish: Kalami
Departure from Corfu (CT-V)
You’ll be picked up and brought to the airport, Corfu Town or the ferry harbour
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