Explore on your own rating
Short bus or walk to a walkable UNESCO old town.
Where ships dock
- Corfu New Port (about 3 km from the Old Town)
Getting to town
Walk 25–30 minutes to the Old Town, or take local bus 16 (about 10 minutes, roughly €1.30–2). A port shuttle may only run to the terminal gate.
Taxis are at the terminal. Buses (green KTEL) go to beaches like Paleokastritsa.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Corfu Old Town (UNESCO)
- Old and New Fortresses
- Liston arcade and Spianada square
- Achilleion Palace (taxi or tour)
Beaches
- Paleokastritsa (bus or tour)
- Mon Repos (near town)
Safety & tips
- Check whether your shuttle goes to town or only the gate.
- Try kumquat liqueur.
- The lanes are shady; good for hot days.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Allow 30–40 minutes back from the Old Town.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.