Cheap holiday Corfu
Corfu is the greenest Ionian island: a Venetian-French-British old town on the UNESCO list, bays with turquoise water at Paleokastritsa and olive groves down to the sea. Direct flights from Eindhoven, a week from €450 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Corfu →When is the best time to go?
May, June and September are at their best: 24 to 28 degrees and the island is green and in bloom. July and August are hot and busy. Direct flights from the Netherlands run from May to October, so outside those months you fly with a connection.
The best spots in Corfu
- Corfu Town A UNESCO old town with the Liston arcade, the Spianada square and two Venetian fortresses, a mix of Venice and Paris.
- Paleokastritsa West coast with six bays of crystal-clear water and a clifftop monastery, the prettiest spot on the island.
- Kassiopi A charming harbour in the northeast with a Venetian fort, tavernas and quiet swimming coves.
- Sidari & the northwest Known for the Canal d’Amour, jagged rock formations and sandy beaches.
- Achilleion (Gastouri) Empress Sisi’s hillside palace with gardens and views, a stone’s throw from Benitses.
Top 5 things to do in Corfu
- Corfu Old Town Wander the kantounia (alleys), the Liston and the Spianada square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (free).
- Old Fortress (Palaio Frourio) A Venetian fort on a rocky point with panoramas over town and sea (around €6).
- Achilleion Palace The gardens of Empress Sisi with the statue of Achilles; the interior has been closed for renovation since 2021, but the garden and views remain open (around €7).
- Paleokastritsa & Angelokastro Bays with clear water plus the hilltop ruin of Angelokastro for the finest west-coast view.
- Canal d’Amour at Sidari Swim between jagged sandstone formations in the northwest.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
From Eindhoven, Schiphol and Groningen you fly direct from May to October to Corfu (CFU) in about 2 hours 50, with Transavia, Corendon and TUI fly. The airport is just 3 kilometres from Corfu Town. Blue city buses run through town and to nearby resorts (zone A €1.20, zone B €1.70, day pass €5.50); green KTEL buses cover the whole island (€1.50 to €5). Pay cash and buy your ticket before you board.
What does a trip to Corfu cost?
A room or studio costs from €30, mid-range hotels €70 to 120 per night. Food is affordable: a gyros €4, a taverna meal €14 to 16. Budget from €450 per person for a week including a direct flight. Tip: take a green bus or rental car to Paleokastritsa and climb the ruin of Angelokastro, far cheaper and more rewarding than an organised island tour.
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Frequently asked questions about Corfu
When is the best time to visit Corfu?
May, June and September: 24 to 28 degrees and the island at its greenest, with fewer crowds than in July and August.
Where is the best place to stay in Corfu?
Corfu Town if you have no car, Paleokastritsa for bays and nature, or Kassiopi for a quiet harbour in the northeast.
How do I get to Corfu from the Netherlands?
From May to October you fly direct from Eindhoven, Schiphol or Groningen to Corfu (CFU) in about 2 hours 50 with Transavia, Corendon or TUI fly.
What does a holiday in Corfu cost?
From €450 per person for a week including a direct flight; rooms from €30 and mid-range hotels €70 to 120 per night.
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