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Not far inland – 8km due south but 420m above sea level on the mountain’s flank – is the atmospheric village of Old Perithia, reputedly a Byzantine settlement but in all probability much older. Only a handful of people call it home during summer, and they run local restaurants, cafés and a boutique B&B. The CT transits here, as does Walk 3.

Down at sea level, the sprawling township of Aharavi (also spelt ‘Acharavi’) makes a good base for the area, with plenty of shops, accommodation and year-round bus links with Corfu Town, not to mention a lovely 7km-long sandy beach. Walk 5 begins there.

WALK 1

Kaminaki to Kerasia coastal path

Start/Finish Kaminaki Distance 10.5km Ascent/Descent 50m/50m Grade 1–2 Walking time 3hr 30min (1hr 45min one-way) Refreshments Kaminaki, Nissaki bay, Agni, Kalami, Kouloura, Kerasia Access Kaminaki – and indeed all of the main beaches visited during the walk – are accessible by car, mostly down steep narrow roads off the main coastal artery. If you catch the bus (Kassiopi line), tell the driver you want to get off at the turnoff for Kaminaki; from the bus stop it’s 15min on foot down to the waterfront where the walk starts – either follow the yellow Corfu Trail markers or take the road. At Kerasia, it’s 2km up to the road and the bus stop, if you conclude the walk there

This divine wander along Corfu’s rocky northeastern coast drops in at a string of pretty coves and bays. The mountainous Albanian mainland, only kilometres away across the straits, is a constant companion. Allow plenty of extra time, as you’ll be constantly distracted by seafront eateries and inviting swimming spots. The main beaches have pebbles rather than sand and are equipped with the usual sun beds, umbrellas and laid-back tavernas, but walkers are likely to have the other coves all to themselves. Don’t forget your swimming costume and sun protection. Most of the walk uses clear easy pathways, while a short stretch follows a quiet road. Trainers, not sandals, are recommended.