CorfuTravel Tips

Typical weather seasons by month.

When the city is peak, balanced, or quieter.

Typical monthly AQI index trends.

What to know before drinking water, eating street food, or dining out.

• Tap water is usually safe in Corfu Town, but bottled water is preferable in older village properties and remote coastal stays.
• Choose tavernas with short menus and daily fish boards; long picture menus near cruise flows are rarely worth the table.
• In summer, reserve dinner after 8:30 pm if you want local rhythm rather than early visitor turnover.

Common scams and safety precautions during your stay.

• Corfu is generally calm, but pickpocketing can happen around cruise arrivals, bus stops, and crowded Old Town lanes.
• Confirm taxi prices before leaving the airport, port, or late night bars; meters are not always the conversation drivers prefer.
• Avoid informal boat offers without clear weather judgment, life jackets, and return timing. The channel wind can change quickly.

Respectful behavior for temples, neighborhoods, and restaurants.

• Dress lightly but properly in churches and monasteries; shoulders and swimwear belong outside.
• Do not block narrow village roads for photographs. Pull fully aside or keep moving.
• A quiet greeting in Greek changes the room; Corfiots notice effort more than polish.

Plugs, voltage, and electrical charging standards.

Tipping customs for dining, taxis, and services.

• Restaurants appreciate 5 to 10 percent for good service; round up for casual meals.
• Leave small cash directly with the server when paying by card.
• Taxi tipping is usually rounding up, not a percentage performance.

Essential local laws and regulations to respect.

• Smoking is common outdoors, but indoor restrictions exist and are increasingly enforced in polished venues.
• Driving after drinking is taken seriously; summer police checks are common on main coastal roads.
• Do not remove stones, plants, or artifacts from beaches, estates, or historic sites.

Health advice for climate, insects, and well-being.

• Summer heat is humid; plan Old Town walking before noon or after early evening.
• Mosquitoes are active near green valleys and still water, especially May through October.
• Bring reef safe sunscreen and proper shoes for pebble beaches and slippery boat ladders.

Simple local phrases that help with greetings and polite conversation.

Useful phrases for shopping, bills, and price negotiations.

Phrases for dietary preferences, vegetarian choices, and water.

Polite ways to decline offers, transport, or street vendors.

Directions for finding toilets, basic shopping, and asking help.

Emergency calls, hospitals, and help phrases in the local language.