8 ideas of boat rides around Corfu • Wanderlix

8 ideas of boat rides around Corfu: heading to the most heteroclite of the Ionian Islands!

Corfu seems to have appropriated all the assets that can offer a Greek island. Great landscapes in the art of dazzling and capturing passers-by. A multitude of local products that fill all taste buds. White sand beaches that combine to perfection wild beauties and seaside pleasures. And finally, legends that shaped the great names of mythology.

There is also the old town, which mixes the Venetian and British influences, the chic and authentic atmospheres. So there are a thousand ways to discover the wonders of Corfu... among them, the outings at sea! So discover this pas 8 ideas of boat rides around Corfu.

1. Parga and Paxos

Parga stands out by its timeless charm and tenderness of its pastel colors. This palette of romantic tones is all the more beautiful when reflected in turquoise water... The pretty city is enclosed in the mountains and topped with relaxed and dreamy streets. It also houses a castle and a large sandy beach. Then go to Paxos! This privileged island, offered by Poséidon to its loves, is a real postcard in the middle of the sea.

Again, the colorful houses tap the seafront and all the alleys are infinitely cute. Today, Paxos is still considered a secret island, a refuge away from mass tourism. But the secrets quickly murmured around here... so don't delay discovering this beautiful isolated one.

2. Paxos, village of Lakka and Antipaxos

Paxos has an irresistible magnetism. Its houses with pink tones and cream have the incomparable elegance of Venetian style. Myrtle odors, thyme and oregano float in the winding alleys. The green coves, the stiff ribs dipping in the translucent sea and the white pebble beach necklaces encourage restful retreats. You arrive at Paxos by the authentic port of Lakka.

Ideal starting point to walk on the edge of the scary cliffs, explore the forests of centenary olive trees and plunge into maritime traditions. By continuing your boat ride around Corfu, you will discover Antipaxos. An island with only a few inhabitants, two beautiful beaches and... a crazy charm!

The streets that serve the island, framed by the soothing taverns and cradled by a gentle melody, also seem out of time.

3. Parga, Syvota and blue lagoon

Do you like nature and adventure? Here is the boat ride around Corfu you need! The trip is relaxing but the excitement climbs as soon as you dive at the foot of the most blue coasts of continental Greece. During this cruise, you explore the historic cave of Papanikolis. Then you throw anchor near the famous Blue Lagon.

In this dazzling area, the seabed is as fabulous as limpid. The ideal spot for a memorable snorkeling session! Then, heading to Syvota, its harbour sheltered in a kind of fjord and its unforgettable beach: Bella Vraka. Although a bathing is rigour, don’t forget to walk around to discover the authentic arteries of this fishing village.

4. Albania

This is our boat cruise around the most original and extraordinary Corfu. Perhaps you don’t know, but Albania is accessible from Corfu, along the coast. You discover this new land by landing in Saranda. The journey continues for a long time, on the road, to the assault of the panoramas opened on the fertile plains, virgin literals and shattered islands. Then you get through small picturesque villages to the ancient city of Butrint .

Classified at Unesco’s World Heritage, it houses incredible remains of buried city. The decor changes again on the lake that licks the old town of Vouthrota. The mordus of History will worship: Venetian remnants, ancient theatre, Roman temples and baths, invaluable mosaics, colossal doors carry in the third century after Jesus Christ.

5. Paxi and the blue caves

During this boat ride around Corfu, you will discover the Ionian cities of Paxos and Antipaxos (islots that form part of the micro-archipelago called Paxi). In the heart of these villages, the languid and quiet atmosphere is a delight. If these jewels of the Ionian Sea are enough for themselves, their famous blue caves are definitely worth the detour!

It falls well, these geological wonders are on the program. Open your eye! These secret coves, blotties in the hollow of sometimes crystalline duck blue, are natural habitats for Mediterranean monk seals.

6. Kassiopi

Caboose north along the coasts of Nissaki, Kalami, Kouloura and Agios Stefanos. This boat ride around Corfu brings you to the meeting of delicious villages nestled in small bays, flanked by beaches and olive groves. Then you reach the traditional village of Kassiopi.

This ancient fishermen’s town jealously preserves the ruins of a Venetian castle and the ancestral know-how of the embroiderers. From its abandoned fortress, the view is splendid. A climber rewarded with a swim stop in the cave Agios Andreas on the return to Corfu.

7. Private cruise in sailboat

Want to evade you by boat around Corfu with your friends or family only? For this, you will find many private cruises. This is particularly attractive. The tour takes place aboard a sailboat: surely the most sensational and gray boat when looking for the unique sensations of navigation.

The route first includes Garitsa Bay and its striking fortress. Then Mouse Island and its planes drawing circles over the water. Finally, the island of Vido and the island of Lazareto known for their paradisiacal bathing spots.

8. Day navigation and diving

Flip on the limpid waters that crown the island of Corfu. Swim in isolated bays, emulated with remarkable reefs and curled by fascinating marine species. Brand masks and tubas, for a memorable snorkeling experience in the heart of the Ionian Sea. Experience the authentic flavors of Greece and its local wines.

Try the navigation techniques on a wooden sailboat. But, what would you say to grant you this little happiness between loved ones only? This is the purpose of this boat ride around Corfu! Fully private, up to ten people on board, it will undoubtedly be a time of your vacation.