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The Corfiots are great gardeners and many hotels and rented rooms are pleasantly set amid scented lemon trees or flourishing flower and vegetable gardens.

Lemon blossom and fruit in the orchards on Walk 21

A mix of private rooms and hotels can be found along the Corfu Trail: these are referred to in the stage descriptions as well as in Appendix B. Not all have a website or email address, so some phone calls will be necessary.

Camping is definitely an option for the Corfu Trail. Walkers suitably equipped and used to lugging around the extra weight will enjoy the freedom and versatility. Most villages en route have a small grocery shop. There are a couple of buts to wild camping on Corfu: finding water can be a problem, wandering livestock are not uncommon, and permission should always be requested before pitching a tent on private property.

Communications

If you don’t have overseas coverage with your normal mobile phone provider, consider buying a Greek SIM card for those local calls. (You will need a photocopy of your passport for this.) This is especially important for Corfu Trail walkers who may need to phone day by day to arrange accommodation. Phone credit is easily purchased at newspaper kiosks and local shops.