Corfu Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide
Corfu is where Odysseus washed ashore in Homer's Odyssey. Find your favourite village, where locals know which tavernas serve homemade wine and which olive groves offer the coolest shade. Updated 2025.
Skip the overpriced restaurants along Corfu Town's tourist strip and packed monastery tours. This local expert guide reveals hidden gems like Boulis Taverna in Lakones serving homemade wine with incredible Paleokastritsa views, secret coves accessible only by boat where you'll swim in sea caves, and Old Perithia's almost abandoned village where Stavros Taverna serves traditional dishes among ancient stones.
Navigate Corfu's diverse landscapes with Marco Polo's signature pull-out maps connecting mythology to reality. From Messonghi's sandy shores where locals gather for fresh grilled octopus to hidden beaches where gods and mortals share the same sunsets, experience Greece between legend and authentic life.
What You'll Discover:
- Secret Corfu swimming paradise - hidden beaches accessible by boat, crystal-clear coves, and turquoise waters framed by cliffs
- Corfu transport mastery - Marco Polo's pull-out map with coastal routes and traditional village connections
- Authentic Greek taverna culture - family establishments serving homemade wine, olive oil, and recipes passed down generations
- Corfu cultural confidence - Greek customs, island festivals, and essential phrases for genuine connections
- Budget-friendly Greek experiences - free monastery visits, coastal hiking, and money-saving island wisdom
Perfect for couples, families, or culture seekers wanting authentic Greece - this guide reveals why locals say legends still feel alive on their island. From early morning swims in hidden bays to evening bouzouki music in village squares, discover the Corfu where mythology meets daily life.
Corfu is more than package holidays and tourist tavernas - it's lazy mornings in village squares, passionate conversations about ancient legends over homemade wine, and the timeless Greek art of turning strangers into family over shared plates. Find your way with Marco Polo.
