Corfu is a green Ionian island with a Venetian-era Old Town (UNESCO), two fortresses, an arcaded esplanade with cricket on the green, and coves of emerald water. Its history mixes Greek, Venetian, French and British influences.
Ships dock at the New Port, north-west of the Old Town.
Shuttles and taxis wait outside.
The Old Town is 20–30 minutes' walk along the waterfront past the New Fortress.
Paleokastritsa is about 40 minutes by road; the Achilleion about 25.
One cruise port.
| Cruise line / ship | Typical berth / arrival | Dock or tender |
|---|---|---|
| All lines | Corfu New Port | 📍 Docked |
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The shore excursions most worth your time in Corfu.
A clifftop monastery above emerald coves, with a glass-bottom boat option.
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These are sightseeing suggestions. Distances and walking difficulty labels do not establish a step-free route. Read the port-specific access notes before choosing a route.
New Fortress, Spianada square, the Liston, the Old Fortress and the church of St Spyridon.
Best time: May–June, September–October. Summers 30–32°C / 86–90°F.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F / 14°C | 43°F / 6°C | 13 |
| Feb | 59°F / 15°C | 43°F / 6°C | 11 |
| Mar | 63°F / 17°C | 46°F / 8°C | 10 |
| Apr | 68°F / 20°C | 50°F / 10°C | 9 |
| May ⭐ | 77°F / 25°C | 57°F / 14°C | 6 |
| Jun ⭐ | 84°F / 29°C | 63°F / 17°C | 3 |
| Jul | 90°F / 32°C | 68°F / 20°C | 1 |
| Aug | 90°F / 32°C | 68°F / 20°C | 2 |
| Sep ⭐ | 82°F / 28°C | 63°F / 17°C | 6 |
| Oct ⭐ | 73°F / 23°C | 55°F / 13°C | 10 |
| Nov | 66°F / 19°C | 50°F / 10°C | 13 |
| Dec | 59°F / 15°C | 45°F / 7°C | 14 |
⭐ = best months to visit. Approximate long-term averages — check the forecast before you sail.
To the Old Town.
About 10 minutes.
Town and nearby sights.
Prices are typical ranges and change — confirm before you ride.
Other port guides close to Corfu.
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Venetian old town, the Achilleion Palace and emerald coves at Paleokastritsa.
Corfu's Capodistrias Museum documents ramps and accessible toilets; the Old Fortress's uphill passages require a different assessment.
Published sources reviewed October 17, 2026. This is desk research, not an on-site access audit. Access can change with the ship, berth, equipment and operating conditions.
Ramps, nearby parking and adapted toilets
The museum identifies its permanent exhibition and surrounding area as accessible for reduced mobility, with ramps, parking close to the building and adapted toilets across from the entrance. It also publishes an autism visitor guide. The estate is outside town, so arrange suitable transport.
Narrow uphill route to summit
Corfu's municipal tourism description explicitly describes a narrow uphill walk through terraced passages to the rock's summit. Its statement that areas are 'accessible' refers to public opening, not a wheelchair certification. Do not equate the summit with a museum ramp route.
Planning suggestion: consider the ramp-served Capodistrias exhibition for a confirmed cultural visit and limit fortress sightseeing to an individually checked lower route.
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