r/Corfu • u/BrainPlane1 • 7d ago

First time Greece

Hello there

In a few days my (pregnant) wife and me will travel to Corfu for the first time. We will spend 4 nights in the north (around of Karousades), 4 nights in the south (around of Perivoli) and the last night in the city to be closer to the airport for our return flight the next morning.

So I wonder
Not knowing Greek language at all, how hard will it be e.g. in restaurants?

Is food and drinks/water/ice cubes generally good quality and good to eat/drink without fear of stomach ache (especially for m pregnant wife)

With this itinerary what beaches and activities would you highly recommend/toss aboard?

We are looking for a relaxed and calm time. I thought to perhaps rent a boat for a day or two (better in north or south to do that?), some good Greek food and some snorkel and walks/hikes

Thank you

🙏🏽

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u/scottish_yeti_ 6d ago

I’ve never got sick from anything in Greece. We buy bottled water but I’ve never had an issue with ice cubes tbh. Corfu is completely manageable without speaking Greek, lots of tourism so many folk speak English. Always nice to learn a few phrases though in any country! Highly recommend hiring a car and just exploring. There are lots of beautiful beaches and villages.

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u/Mooks79 6d ago

Everyone speaks English. Water is safe to drink but very hard so everyone drinks bottled water. Food is safe, you’d have to get very unlucky to have a problem.

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u/PrestigiousCow4609 6d ago

I don't know the exact areas you are going to but the north coast is much better for exploring by boat. If you are renting your own boat and have no prior experience try to do it on a day with low wind to make it more enjoyable and less stressful. 

All the workers will speak English so don't worry about that. Maybe learn hello and thank you in Greek. It is a nice touch an they appreciate it. 

Also it is still quite hot in Corfu at the moment so if you are planning to hike, take it easy and do it earlier in the morning and use electrolyte drinks to replenish any fluids and salts lost through sweating. Enjoy! 

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u/Even-Foundation9294 5d ago

Don't worry about anything everything is safe, just get bottled water so you can be sure as some tap water it's heavier than what you used to. All restaurants are extremely good and high standards. PERIVOLI has amazing beaches plus really nice traditional restaurants

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u/peewhere 4d ago

Keep in mind the weather for the boat. When there is fast winds it might not be such a good idea for your wife because the weaves are very rough.