Last Minute Holidays to Corfu

This sun-drenched Greek island is bordered with stunning white sand beaches, while rolling hills covered in citrus and olive groves set the scene inland. With plenty of history, watersports and vibrant nightlife to be found, Corfu is the ideal last minute location whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, an action-packed break with friends or a rejuvenating family holiday.

Corfu Last Minute Holidays

It's never too late to enjoy the dreamy island of Corfu

With direct, and often daily flights from the UK to Corfu averaging around three hours, grab a morning departure and you’ll be sunning yourself on the immaculate coastline come lunchtime.

Take your pick between six beaches in Paleokastritsa on the northern coast, from bustling stretches of sand packed with watersports and sunloungers to secluded coves nestled between spectacular cliffs. Trek up the hillside through picturesque olive groves to the 13th-century Theotokos Monastery and watch the sun set across the scenic bay, or hop on a local bus and within 30 minutes you’ll be pottering around the historical streets of Corfu Town.

The traditional village of Roda is ideally located close to all the action while providing an authentic and tranquil base. Charming streets adorned with flora are lined with family-run restaurants serving both local and international cuisine. And, once the sun goes down, the winding alleyways come alive with vibrant local bars. If you tire of lounging on the golden sands, this low-key resort has plenty of activities on offer to keep you busy – from paragliding and scuba diving down on the Blue Flag beach to cultural day trips to the capital.

The famous Canal D’Amour is located within walking distance from Sidari, where you can explore a unique series of coves and rock formations. This scenic area of coastline offers plenty of activities out, on and under the water from pedalos and banana boats to scuba diving and boat trips. If the hills don’t frighten you, hire bicycles and explore the rolling countryside before spending an evening along the vibrant main strip packed with a mix of themed bars and cosy tavernas.

The best time of year to book your last minute holiday

For the best late deals you should ideally book your trip no earlier than eight weeks in advance. So if you’re looking for summer sun, start browsing our fantastic deals around April or May. Corfu begins warming up from May, staying hot until late September, and outside the high season of July and August you can grab some amazing luxury, last minute bargains.

Other popular holidays in Greece

Aside from Corfu, Greece has so many islands that provide great last minute deals. Others you could look into are Kos, Rhodes and Crete. If you’d like to know more about Corfu, take a look at our comprehensive Corfu travel guide and some of our favourite hotels are listed below.

Theodoros Resort

This family-run hotel located in a quiet and tranquil area moments away from the hustle and bustle of Roda’s centre is an ideal base to explore the northern coastline of Corfu. The modern apartments are fully air conditioned and come complete with a kitchenette should you wish to prepare light meals. Theodoros’ main restaurant serves up tasty breakfasts, snacks and evening meals with a Greek twist, and the hotel bar offers regular evening entertainment from Greek themed nights to DJs and major sporting events on the big screen. Grab a drink from the swim up bar and bask around the pool or take a five-minute stroll to the Blue Flag beach packed with water activities.