Hours Ashore

Sights in Corfu (Kerkyra)

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Sights

Museum of Asian Art (Palace of St Michael and St George)

Chinese, Japanese and other Asian art displayed in a grand colonnaded palace on the Spianada. Open daily April to October; from November to March it closes on Tuesdays and shuts mid-afternoon.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 18 min by taxi or public transport from the New Port cruise berths and cruise passenger terminal

Sights

Old Fortress

A Venetian fortress on a rocky headland separated from town by a sea moat, with walls, a Greek-temple-style church and wide views from the top. Opening hours change with the season; check locally.

⏱ 1 h 15 visit🚶 20 min by taxi or public transport from the New Port cruise berths and cruise passenger terminal

Sights

Kanoni viewpoint and Mouse Island

The postcard view over the little Vlacherna monastery on its causeway and the islet of Pontikonisi. City bus 2A runs here from the Liston, or take a short taxi.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 27 min by taxi or public transport from the New Port cruise berths and cruise passenger terminal

Sights

Corfu old town

Narrow shaded lanes (kantounia) of tall, pastel-coloured houses, little squares and church bell towers. Wander from the Spianada towards the old harbour and back.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 32 min walk from the New Port cruise berths and cruise passenger terminal

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Church of St Spyridon

The island's best-loved church, with the town's tallest bell tower and the relics of its patron saint. Dress modestly; services take priority.

⏱ 20 min visit🚶 33 min walk from the New Port cruise berths and cruise passenger terminal