Corfu Town?

[all-afloaty]

Thinking of booking Adriatic Explorer for next June. How far is the port from Corfu town? We would arrive at the ship quite early and were wondering if we'd have time to explore? Thanks in advance for any tips [emoji3]

[crystaltips99]

It's not far at all - you could walk it in 30 - 40 minutes if you were so inclined but both times I've been there have been buses running from the port to the town, for something like 1.5 euro each way.

 

Once you've gone through the port building you start walking across the car park to the port gates, and there is a bus stop about half way across where the shuttles to town stop. Some seem to go to the Liston, some to the old town, I never worked out the difference but if you pick up a map onboard when you check in you'll be fine.

[all-afloaty]

It's not far at all - you could walk it in 30 - 40 minutes if you were so inclined but both times I've been there have been buses running from the port to the town, for something like 1.5 euro each way.

 

 

 

Once you've gone through the port building you start walking across the car park to the port gates, and there is a bus stop about half way across where the shuttles to town stop. Some seem to go to the Liston, some to the old town, I never worked out the difference but if you pick up a map onboard when you check in you'll be fine.

 

 

Thank you so much for info [emoji106]🏻

[CRUISIN LINDA]

The buses from the port to the old town are #16 and 17

 

The old town is lovely, don't judge Corfu from the newer bit of the town you see on the way from the airport (scruffy!) the old town is lovely :)

[all-afloaty]

The buses from the port to the old town are #16 and 17

 

 

 

The old town is lovely, don't judge Corfu from the newer bit of the town you see on the way from the airport (scruffy!) the old town is lovely :)

 

 

Thanks Linda [emoji3] your valued information is always welcome [emoji106]🏻

[Pensioncruiser]

We will certainly be trying this out. Very excited boarding passes printed:D

[all-afloaty]

We will certainly be trying this out. Very excited boarding passes printed:D

 

 

When do you go? Is it the Adriatic Explorer?

[Pensioncruiser]

The 10th AE is our second week

[all-afloaty]

The 10th AE is our second week

 

 

You'll have to tell me all about it [emoji3]

[Pensioncruiser]

I will certainly report back on our experiences, but from what I have read on CC I think a number of experienced cruisers will be on this cruise so you should get some good info☺

[all-afloaty]

All booked now [emoji3]

[CRUISIN LINDA]

Thanks Linda [emoji3] your valued information is always welcome [emoji106]🏻

Thanks all-afloaty, you are making me blush :o:o

 

There is a nice cafe in the fort in Corfu town with beautiful views.

 

 

 

[Pensioncruiser]

Hi cruising linda

That looks interesting can you remember if there are many steps up to the fort from your pics it doesn't look too high:confused:

[GaryT-UK]

I enjoyed the little tourist train here, which you can catch just up from the "cricket pitch" across from the fort.

It takes you out into the wider town, past Prince Philip's birthplace, a few small archaeological sites and churches, and I think you get a bit of a commentary on the history of the town too. You probably see a few things that wouldn't be so easy to walk to.

I agree its also quite a nice old town to wander around as well.

[Pensioncruiser]

That also sounds good looks like our day is taken care of. Thanks☺

[CRUISIN LINDA]

Hi pension cruiser,

 

We walked through the main street which is flat and stopped for a drink in a nice little square, then we passed the cricket pitch

 

Then we crossed the road past a statue and through a small park

 

We crossed the bridge into the fort

 

The main bit is flat and in front of you is St George's Chapel

 

The cafe is up about 20 steps on the left of the last picture.

[Pensioncruiser]

That looks perfect. Nice pics, from the time stamps looks like you were not hanging about☺

[Pensioncruiser]

Have just found an old Thomson explore ashore map & I can see exactly the route you describe. One question does the bus drop you off at the town hall or is it at the entrance to the old town?☺

[CRUISIN LINDA]

Have just found an old Thomson explore ashore map & I can see exactly the route you describe. One question does the bus drop you off at the town hall or is it at the entrance to the old town?☺

I think it is the entrance to the old town. It is a sort of roundabout and the bus goes round it to go back to the ship IIRC.

[Pensioncruiser]

Cheers thanks for that :)

[Pensioncruiser]

Senior moment what does IIRC mean 😕

[Sugarloaf View]

Senior moment what does IIRC mean 😕

If I remember correctly!

 

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[Pensioncruiser]

Thanks😁

[Deep Thinking Fish]

The bus from the ship drops you off at the Old Town entrance.

 

As I've mentioned before on this site if you want to go further afield from Corfu town itself you can get an all day bus pass for 5 euros each. We went to the Achilleon Palace, 9kms from Corfu itself and had a really good tour around there.

 

Recommended if you're inclined and a lot cheaper to DIY rather than pay for the excursion. The bus sign posts were pretty good to be fair and timekeeping was excellent.