Corfu Trail Southern Half

The day starts with light over the bay and a gentle path along the sea. Dunes and sandy stretches shape the early kilometres before the trail leads inland toward the quiet hills. Olive groves spread out like a soft green blanket across the slopes.

Soon you reach Korission Lake where birds circle over the water and the landscape feels wide and peaceful. A wooden bridge crosses the channel before the route returns to the beach. Later the trail climbs gently into the hills, giving views over long shorelines and forested ridges.

Paramonas welcomes you with a quiet curve of sand and a handful of houses above the water. Your accommodation sits close to the beach, a calm ending after a day filled with shifting light and open landscapes.

You leave Paramonas with the sea still calm behind you and begin a steady climb into the inland hills. Small villages appear between terraced olive groves and the morning light paints golden colours across the slopes.

The route winds through settlements like Komianáta and later rises toward viewpoints that overlook the entire eastern coast. Chapels sit tucked under cypress trees and the biggest ascent of the day brings you to open ridges with sweeping views toward the Ionian Sea. The descent leads on soft paths through forest and stone walled terraces.

The final approach to Benitses follows narrow lanes and leafy corners until the sea appears once more. Your accommodation lies close to the centre, a relaxed place to land and enjoy the comforts of the village after a beautiful day in the hills.

Your last morning in Benitses arrives with the soft sounds of the harbour and the gentle movement of the sea. The village feels slow and friendly, offering one more peaceful moment before you travel onward.

A stroll along the waterfront reveals small fishing boats, shady terraces and quiet cafés preparing for the day. The hills rise behind the village while the sea stretches calm and bright in front of you. It is a simple and warm farewell.

When it is time to leave you continue your journey from the accommodation. The coast of Corfu stays with you a little longer as you say goodbye to the island.