The green Corfu : Discovery by bike

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Highlights by
Kélifos

  1. An island covered with olive trees with jagged coasts
  2. Localities with an architecture marked by the Venetian occupation
  3. The pleasure of the "Greek" way of life

The island of Corfu stretches from north to south, in the emerald waters of the Ionian Sea, for some sixty kilometers. It offers marvelous landscapes which combine deep forests of olive trees with jagged rocky coasts and large sandy beaches. The mountain is not to be outdone with the long shoulder that stretches from east to west in the north of the island, culminating in Mount Pantokrator at 911 meters above sea level.
Our program lingers in the less-traveled routes of this tourist island, discovering everything that makes up the rich heritage of Corfu: the city of Corfu, classified by UNESCO, the Sissi Palace, the Palaiokastritsa monastery, without forgetting the villages whose architecture is marked by four centuries of Venetian occupation.

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Dates and prices

We are updating the next travel dates. Please dial +30 266 304 1476 or send us an email to info@kelifos.travel for any request.

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Departure at your convenience.

From

To

2 persons

3 persons *

4 persons

06/05/2024

30/05/2024

685 €

605 €

560 €

31/05/2024

04/07/2024

725 €

640 €

590 €

05/07/2024

05/09/2024

780 €

705 €

660 €

06/09/2024

26/09/2024

725 €

640 €

590 €

27/09/2024

15/10/2024

685 €

605 €

560 €

* Price for 3:
- 1 couple + 1 child under 15: price for 3 as indicated above, accommodation in a triple room
- 1 double + 1 single: price for 3 people as indicated above with the single room supplement

Prices include

  • accommodation for 7 nights in a double room
  • the breakfasts
  • luggage transfer at each stage
  • a digital travel pack
  • telephone assistance during the stay

Prices do not include

  • lunches and dinners
  • bike rental
  • not included transfers
  • the drinks
  • the visits
  • personal expenses
  • tourist taxes must be paid on-site at each accommodation
  • registration fees
  • the insurance
  • anything not indicated in "Prices include"

Options, extras and discounts

  • paper travel pack: €35 / pack
  • single room supplement (low season): 285€ / person
  • single room supplement (mid-season): 295€ / person
  • single room supplement (high season): 360€ / person
  • Hybrid / Trekking bike rental: 170€ / person
  • Electric bike rental: 265 € / person

Your expenses on place

  • for a picnic count from 5 to 10 euros
  • for a lunch in a tavern, count from 8 to 15 euros
  • for a dinner, count from 12 to 20 euros

Itinerary

Map Corfu by bike
D1

Corfu

From Corfu airport, transfer (at your own expense) to the hotel in Corfu Centre (or Kerkyra). Walk through the alleys of this adorable city, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Night in hotel in Corfu.

D2

Kerkyra - Achilleon - Paramonas

After collecting your rental bike, the first stage takes you through Corfu town to Kanoni and its famous chapel built on an island. Crossing the lagoon of Halikiopoulos then by small quiet roads, ascend to the palace of Sissi, the famous Achilleon. A scenic road takes you to the west coast then a small shaded road, overlooking the sea, takes you to Paramonas beach and the adjoining hotel, where you will stop for two nights.
Night in a hotel in Paramonas.

75% small roads, 25% main roads.

Accommodation

Hotel / Guesthouse

Length

30km

Elevation +

380m

Elevation -

380m

D3

Paramonas - Korission - Chlomos - Paramonas

Departure on a small coastal road to the ruined fort of Gardiki then to the lagoon of Korission separated from the sea by the immense and wonderful sandy beach of Halikounas. It is a remarkable biotope for 126 species of birds including flamingo, ibis, avocet, egret, and sometimes Dalmatian pelican. A nice climb follows to the Chlomos viewpoint before descending along the east coast of the island. You return to Paramonas via the large village of Agios Mattheos, whose olive oil has a European IGP label.
Night in a hotel in Paramonas.

70% small roads, 20% tracks, 10% main roads.

Accommodation

Hotel / Guesthouse

Length

42km

Elevation +

360m

Elevation -

360m

D4

Paramonas - Pelekas - Liapades

From Paramonas, you cross the Messongi plain and then climb pleasantly to the Koyevinas crossroads. There follows a beautiful portion in the middle of cypress trees crossing superb villages and hamlets which follow one another until Pelekas, a perched village at the top of which, the "throne of the Kaiser", which refers to the Kaiser Wilhelm II, offers an extensive view of the center of the island of Corfu. The quieter end of the stage takes you along the great plain of Ropa with other villages forgotten by tourism to Liapades where you stay for two nights.
Night in a hotel or guesthouse in Liapades.

80% small roads, 10% tracks, 10% main roads.

Accommodation

Hotel / Guesthouse

Length

46km

Elevation +

550m

Elevation -

480m

D5

Liapades – Palaiokastritsa – Aggelokastro – Agios Georgios - Liapades

Long option
Direction Palaiokastritsa, its famous monastery (visit possible), and the five bays that made it famous. Then a gradual climb takes you up to Lakones and its fantastic panorama. A short detour to the eagle's nest of the fortress of Aggelokastro (visit possible) before a beautiful descent to the large beach of Agios Georgios. Return to Liapades through picturesque inland villages, some of which were used as the setting for the film “Just for your eyes” featuring the famous James Bond.

Short option
Direction Palaiokastritsa, its famous monastery (visit possible), and the five bays that made it famous. Then a gradual climb takes you up to Lakones and its fantastic panorama. A small detour to the eagle's nest of the fortress of Aggelokastro (visit possible) before following a small road that leads you to the fantastic viewpoint of Helidon revealing the bay of Agios Georgios, the north of the island of Corfu, the Diapontia Islands, and the Albanian relief. Then, after crossing the village of Vistonas, a road at the top of a perched plateau, offering magnificent views over the south of the island of Corfu, leads you to the final descent.
Night in a hotel or guesthouse in Liapades.

Itinerary
Accommodation

Hotel / Guesthouse

Length

44km

Elevation +

880m

Elevation -

880m

Length

33km

Elevation +

590m

Elevation -

590m

D6

Liapades - Doukades - Sokraki

After the stages between sea and hill, today, you will discover the mountain, and the large plateau (even if it is your small plateau that will be requested) which dominates the north of the island of Corfu, culminating at 911 m or 904 m depending on the sources. The opportunity to discover forgotten valleys and traditional villages without forgetting the sumptuous landscapes around the bends, to the village of Sokraki, in the middle of the summit plateau of the island, which offers a panoramic view of the bay of Corfu
Night in a guest house in Sokraki, in the mountains.

70% small roads, 20% tracks, 10% main roads + return trip to St. Symeon chapel Approximately 3 km by bike; +54 m, -54 m; 100% slopes.

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Length

37km

Elevation +

865m

Elevation -

512m

D7

Sokraki - Pantokrator - Corfu

On the program for this last day by bike: a nice optional climb to Mount Pantokrator, the highest point of the island, for a fantastic panorama over the whole island of Corfu, the Diapontia Islands, (located north of Corfu) but also the region of Epirus in mainland Greece and the Albanian coast. Next: Freewheel to Ipsos Bay - how about a swim? - then flat to Corfu Bay and your hotel. Return of bikes.
Departure from Sokraki - the ascent of Mount Pantokrator - descent into Ipsos bay - Corfu city
About 57 km by bike; +660 m, -1069 m; 55% small roads, 45% main roads.
Departure from Sokraki - descent into the bay of Ipsos - Corfu-city
About 31 km by bike; +20 m, - 423 m; 35% small roads, 65% main roads.
Night in hotel in Corfu

Itinerary
Accommodation

Hotel

Length

57km

Elevation +

660m

Elevation -

1069m

Length

31km

Elevation +

20m

Elevation -

423m

D8

End of stay

End of stay after breakfast then transfers to the airport (at your expense).

On-site, we may sometimes have to modify somewhat the itinerary indicated: either at the level of the organization (problem of overloading of accommodation, modification of the state of the ground - landslides, degraded paths…). Trust us, these changes are always in your best interest.

Technical description

Grade

Intermediate: 20 to 50 km by bike. 300 to 865 m in elevation per day, sometimes with a more important step in elevation during the week in the event of a change of accommodation. Mostly on small roads with little traffic. You have the possibility to rent an electric bike to facilitate this stay. This trip is accessible to children from 10 years old with good endurance, used to cycling days.

Luggage transport

Nothing to carry: you only carry your day's things in your backpack and picnic. You find your luggage every evening at the end of the stage. Your luggage is transported by vehicle.

Group

From 2 persons.

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Travelling season

At your convenience from early May to mid-October

Conmfort

►Accommodation
In a double room in 2-star or 3-star hotels and guest rooms. Possibility to book a single room with supplement and subject to availability.
► Catering
Breakfast included. For lunch, you have the option of getting supplies on the way, or eating on the way in a typical inn. Please let us know when registering any food allergy or special diet; we will do our best to adapt your meals.

Start / End

► Start
Day 1 to your hotel in Corfu.
► End
Day 8 after breakfast at your hotel in Corfu.

Extend your trip

We can organize an extension for you in Corfu or on the neighboring island of Paxos (see our Corfu and Paxos programs) or Athens.

Bike rental

Here are the bikes that we offer for rent (or equivalent)
Hybrid bikes

Strong and reliable aluminum frame with fast scrolling thanks to 700c wheels of
diameter, perfect for long journeys. The bike has a front suspension to absorb ground movements
rough surfaces. It can be locked for soft coverings.
• Fork: "SR Suntour NEX 4610 Lock-out"
• Gear change: "Shimano Acera 27sp"
• Cassette: "Shimano HG20 11-32"

Electrically assisted bicycles (E-bikes)

An electric bike equipped to face all situations. The Acid Hybrid ONE Allroad is the Swiss army knife of electric bikes!

• Battery: Bosch PowerPack 400
• Motor: Bosch Drive Unit Active Plus (50Nm) Cruise (250Watt)
• Cassette: Shimano Deore CS-HG200

Included with the bike rental Anti-theft, pump, helmet, SPD pedals on request, water bottle, repair kit. Wearing a helmet is mandatory for this stay, you can bring your own. However, helmets are included in the rental.

Access

► By plane
Flights are not included in the stay but it is very easy to get one as Corfu has an international airport, having many flights to Corfu from all over Europe.

Swimming

A number of our trips are suitable for swimming, during a stage or at the end of the day. It would be a shame not to enjoy. We emphasize, however, that you are the sole judge of the advisability of a swim; these bathings are therefore done under your responsibility and at your own risk.

Photos

You take great photos! Do not hesitate to send us a CD, a USB key, a Dropbox, or a WeTransfer link of your best photos taken during your trip. The fact that you provide us with photos implies that you accept that your photos will be used free of charge on our various media (catalog, website, technical sheet, etc.).

Travel Blog

Do you want to share your best moments of the trip and share your experience with the hiking/cycling community? Send us your story and some photos illustrating your comments that we will publish for you on our blog.

Equipment

For the bike
- A helmet (it can be provided to you but it is preferable to have your own)
- A short or long shorts depending on the season
- Cycling gloves
- Sunglasses (against the sun, air, midges)
- Windbreaker
- T-shirts or cycling jerseys
- A cardholder on the handlebars
- A can

Note: synthetic technical clothing is very efficient. New clothes in merino wool have also appeared; they are very efficient and comfortable to wear, and have the advantage of not developing perspiration odors (Icebreaker brand, Ruka, etc.)!
In general, do not use cotton, which cools when wet.

Against the sun and the rain
- Cream and sunglasses
- Hat, cap, or bob (helmet)
- Windbreaker
- A rain cape or a "Goretex"

After the effort
- A sweater or a fleece
- Comfortable pants for walking
- Shorts
- A change of clothes or clothes
- A light cotton shirt with long sleeves
- A pair of jogging-style sneakers for the evening
- Change of clothes and personal linen
- A swimsuit
- Toilet bag
- A mini-pharmacy: personal medicines, Elastoplast, bio gauze or "2nd skin", gauze, disinfectant, arnica in granules and aspirin in case of minor injuries ...

Luggage

- Equip yourself with a small backpack with a lap belt to carry your personal belongings and the picnic during the day; this allows you to easily carry your things when you go for a visit along the way.
- A piece of luggage to follow: a backpack or travel bag in good condition

The country

Country: Greece
Capital: Athens
Archipelago: Ionian
Population: 10,757,292 inhabitants

Formalities

Papers
Travelers to Greece, including minors, must be in possession of a national identity card or passport (EU nationals).

Health
Bring the European health insurance card, to ask your health insurance fund at least 15 days before departure. Sanitary conditions are similar to those ost European countries.

Phone

Calling code: + 30

Jet lag

It's two hours more than in England. When it is 3:00 p.m. in England it is 5:00 p.m. in Greece.

Weather

The climate of the islands is Mediterranean, which is to say hot and dry in summer and mild and rainy in winter, but with significant differences depending on the regions and archipelagos.
Corfu in the summer doesn't have often or long rains. But in May or October, precipitation is expected, but not last for long...

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