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Step into the enchanting world of our post, 'Things to Do in Corfu with Kids'!
This post is dedicated to Marian!
Marian, an 11-year-old, spent five delightful days in early May (2023) exploring Corfu with his dad. They had the unique experience of zipping around the island on a Vespa scooter.
When Marion's dad asked for suggestions on kid-friendly activities in Corfu, we found ourselves at a crossroads.
Our usual sightseeing recommendations cater to adults, and we had never hosted such a young Vespa enthusiast before.
Thanks to Marian, we went the extra mile, curating a list of all the kid-friendly experiences that would make his time in Corfu truly memorable! And now we are sharing this list with you!
💡In this post, you can click on the establishments - businesses - locations names for directions via Google Maps.
We aim to offer you the best suggestions for enhancing your holiday experience in Corfu. We want to clarify that the local businesses we mention in our blog posts are not sponsored, and we do not receive any rewards from them.
Easily navigate to your favourite activity - experience using the content list below, or preferably, enjoy reading the entire post!
THINGS TO DO IN CORFU WITH KIDS
Swim at the sea and play in the sand (Fun activity)
Visit a waterpark (Fun activity)
Visit a folklore museum (Fun + educational activity)
Pirate ship (Fun activity)
Olive soap factory ( Educational activity)
Donkey rescue center(Fun activity)
Olive oil tour and tasting(Educational activity)
Danilia Village(Fun + educational activity)
Visit a horse farm(Fun activity)
Nautilus Underwater Experience(Fun activity)
Corfu aquarium(Fun + educational activity)
Corfu sea discovery(Fun activity)
Sea water inflatable fun park(Fun activity)
Planespotting (Fun activity)
Learn some Greek words (Fun + educational activity)
Swim at the sea and play in the sand!
Your holiday time is a great chance to spend quality time with your young ones. Do spend much time at the beach but never leave the children unattentive.
Play with the sand, build sand castles, spend time jumping over the waves, and bury each other under the sand. The sand play has scientifically proven developmental benefits for children.
✔ Build sand-castels
✔ Bury eachother in the sand
✔ Jump waves
Some of the sandy beaches are:
Agios Gordios beach (it is sometimes dificult to find a free car park spot)
Kontogialos beach (steep hill)
Visit a water park.
In Corfu, there are two waterparks:
Aqualand Corfu (it is the biggest waterpark) and Sidari water park.
Visit a folklore museum.
We highly recommend visiting both the Casa Parlante Museum and one of the folklore museums in rural Corfu! This way, you can notice the significant differences between urban and rural lifestyles.
Casa Parlante is in Corfu's old town.
Sinarades Folklore Museum is in Sinarades village, near the island's west coast.
Acharavi Folklore Museum is in north Corfu.
Pirate ship
Take a mini-cruise around the Corfu coastline with a pirate ship.
Olive soap factory
Visit Patounis olive soap factory in Corfu town. Their location has preserved functioning tools and equipment since 1891, and it is a living memory of the unique local tradition. Because of this, the soap factory has become a popular attraction for tourists and students, as well as the subject of academic studies. The Greek Ministry of Culture has also listed it as a monument of industrial heritage.
Donkey rescue center
The donkey rescue centre is located near Doukades and Liapades' traditional villages. Be prepared to park on the main road and walk to reach the rescue center. If the weather is hot, visiting the donkey center early or later in the afternoon would be more advisable to avoid the heat.
Olive oil tour and tasting
In Corfu, numerous small olive oil fumily-run factories offer olive oil tours and olive oil tasting sessions. Some of them also have a small showroom- an exhibition where you can view the old olive oil-making process tools. To avoid unpleasant surprises, ensure the establishment you plan to visit is child-friendly before bringing your children along.
Some of them are:
Enotis olive groves & Museum(Free entrance & tasting)
The Governor (please consider that during the olive tour, they share a lot of information, lasts a long, and maybe it is not suitable for young children, but ideal for adults and teenagers)
Please tap on the establishment names for directions.
Danilia Park & Museum
The village has hosted several movies notably for the James Bond film “For Your Eyes Only” and most recently for the filming of the smash hit ITV series “The Durrells”.
Visit a horse farm.
Corfu has a few horse farms, and most also offer horse riding options.
If you're looking for a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy a refreshment in nature, consider visiting the small cafe in Silavland. This charming cafe, which is surrounded by a pine tree forest, is open to everyone and doesn't require you to go horse riding to enjoy its tranquil ambience.
View here on Tripadvisor the most popular horseback riding tours in Corfu!
Before visiting any of them, please ensure the children are welcome!
Nautilus Underwater Experience
This boat has a glass wide-angle bottom format that displays a unique field of view of up to 170 degrees reaching 13 meters wide in shallow waters. It is your window to the deep blue sea that the west coast of Paleokastritsa offers to divers and snorkelers! You can view more details here.
Corfu aquarium
Explore the Mediterranean marine life at Corfu Aquarium, a small but informative space where kids can learn about local fish and sea creatures.
Corfu sea discovery
View the underwater marine wildlife of Paleokastritsa without getting wet. Sit in an air-conditioned cabin 6 feet (2 meters) below the surface and admire the panoramic view of the underwater world. There is a combo ticket for the aquarium and the sea discovery boat trip.
Sea water inflatable fun park
Visit an inflatable sea park and spend some time playing with your kids! Please consider that you can find this type of park in various locations in Corfu. Some are Dassia - Ipsos aqua arena (near Moby Dick restaurant) , Kavos, Glyfada, and Kondoyalos. An inflatable sea park needs the sea to be calm to operate. Stay away from visiting one on a windy day.
Planespotting
Visit Kanoni Harbour (near Corfu town) and watch the aeroplanes landing! You can either watch the aeroplanes from the Kanoni harbour (plenty of parking space available) or watch them from one of the cafes above the harbour.
Learn some Greek words
Learning some Greek words with your kids can be an enjoyable experience!
Sugary treat
For a sweet treat, consider visiting Hans & Gretel, especially suitable for young children who will love the decorations.
Marian (the young Vespa traveller to whom this post is dedicated) provided us with some of his favourite landscapes in Corfu. He loved the walk to Porto-Timoni Beach, and he also liked Logas Beach and Sidari. Marian also loved the experience he had at the Aqualand Waterpark!
Remember to wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat when enjoying the outdoors.
We hope you find inspiration in this post on what to do with your children in Corfu! Whatever you choose to do and share with your children, the most important thing is to show them love, and respect and remain present!
Have a wonderful holiday time!
Kindest regards,
Katerina
P.S. Before you leave, consider checking out our post "Must-Do Activities for an Unforgettable Corfu Holiday Experience." You will find some teenage and kid-friendly activities that you might enjoy experiencing here in Corfu!
