Parking in Corfu

The historic centre is full in August

The Deputy Mayor warns that in August parking in the historic centre is limited and full, so trying to drive in will most likely fail; visitors should use peripheral car parks such as the large municipal Lyriko site at the southern entrance or the Ionian University area at Pallada in the north.

In short: park at the edge and walk 10 to 15 minutes

Source: Visit Corfu, message from the Deputy Mayor for Sustainable Tourism Development, Spiros Chalikiopoulos, undated page, read 6 October 2026.

Summer evenings: keep the car out of the Old Town

Corfu Traffic Police, the municipality and the Chamber advised drivers in August 2026 not to approach the Old Town by car from 19:00 to 23:00 and to go straight to peripheral car parks; a QR code digital parking guide was issued.

In short: avoid the Old Town by car 19:00 to 23:00 in August

Source: Kerkyra Simera (Christina Chondrogianni), dated 3 August 2026, read 6 October 2026.

The Old Town is closed to most cars

Rental companies tell visitors the Old Town is closed to cars except residents and deliveries with a permit, and that others risk a fine.

In short: residents and permitted deliveries only (rental company guidance, not an official notice)

Source: Corfu Island Cars blog, dated 6 May 2026, read 6 October 2026.

Residents park far from home

The Old Town residents' association told the mayor that in summer cars of short let guests, shop owners and staff fill every corner of the Old Town (Kofineta, Kampiello, Spilia, Lemonia, Agioi Pateres, Porta Remounda), pushing residents to park up to 1.5 km away.

In short: residents park up to 1.5 km away in summer

Source: Imera Zakynthos, citing corfupress.com, dated 10 November 2025, read 6 October 2026.

Narrow streets

A local rental firm notes the historic centre was not designed for modern traffic and many streets are narrow, pedestrianised or restricted; parking is hardest in July and August, at Easter, on cruise ship days and in early evening.

Source: Ocean Car (oceancar.gr) blog, undated page, read 6 October 2026.

Busy resorts and beaches

Parking is most challenging in Corfu Town, Paleokastritsa, Canal d'Amour, Kassiopi, Glyfada and popular sunset beaches, especially in July and August; it is easier in spring and autumn.

Source: Corfu Travel Co, Parking in Corfu 2026 guide, a 2026 guide, read 6 October 2026.

White lines, blue lines

The same rental company guidance says white lines mean free parking with no time cap, while blue line paid parking is capped at 3 hours; tickets typically cost 40 to 80 euros, payable at a post office or via the municipal website.

In short: white free; blue paid, max 3 hours; fines 40 to 80 euros (unofficial)

Source: Corfu Island Cars blog, dated 6 May 2026, read 6 October 2026.

The municipality's list: 11 car parks

The municipality lists 11 car parks: P1 Lyriko (between Donatou Dimoulitsa and Agrokipon), P2 Parking 89, P3 Parking Zochios, P4 Parkolo, P5 KISPE (Nikou Morou), P6 Parking Saroko, P7 Parking Corfu 1, P8 Parking Corfu 2, P9 North (Pallada), P10 Parking IKA, P11 Liston.

In short: 11 car parks, all 10 to 15 minutes walk from the historic centre

Source: Visit Corfu, message from the Deputy Mayor for Sustainable Tourism Development, Spiros Chalikiopoulos, undated page, read 6 October 2026.

Kato Platia, by the Spianada

The municipal car park at Kato Platia on Agoniston Politechniou street, by the Spianada near the old palace, charges a small fee; it is open air with no shade and is often full at busy times.

In short: fee stated as 3 euros (unit not stated: per visit or per hour not specified)

Source: Visit Corfu (Municipality of Central Corfu tourism site), Kato Platia parking page, undated page, read 6 October 2026.

Kato Platia: how many spaces

The open air Kato Platia car park holds 270 vehicles (figure from a 2021 report on its licensing problems).

In short: 270 spaces (2021 figure)

Source: enimerosi.com (Maria Bazdrigianni), dated 16 June 2021, read 6 October 2026.

Other public areas

A local directory lists the Spilia (Old Port) area as municipal and free, the Pano Plateia (Spianada) area as municipal for a small fee, and the KOISPE car park on Nikou Morou street as public with a fee.

In short: Spilia free; Pano Plateia small fee; KOISPE Nikou Morou fee (amounts not stated)

Source: mykerkyra.com, Parking Corfu directory, undated page, read 6 October 2026.

Free: Vlacherna and Anapafseos

Visit Corfu lists a free car park of 500 spaces at Vlacherna near Pontikonisi, beside the runway, and a free area of at least 200 spaces on Anapafseos street by the 1st cemetery.

In short: free; 500 and 200 or more spaces

Source: Visit Corfu (Greek pages), town parking category, undated page, read 6 October 2026.

Saroko car park

Saroko parking at Polychroniou Konstanta and Gerasimou Lychnou has shade and offers hourly, daily, 24 hour, 48 hour and monthly rates (amounts not listed).

In short: rates not published in the listing

Source: vrisko.gr business directory, undated page, read 6 October 2026.

Lyriko: a new car park planned

A plan change to create a car park on the Lyriko plot (5,941.76 square metres) was published in the Government Gazette (D 111, 18 February 2026); ERT notes the town faces a huge parking problem.

In short: Gazette D 111/18.02.2026

Source: ERT News, regional station Corfu (Margarita Varthi), dated 21 February 2026, read 6 October 2026.

The official car park at the terminal

Corfu airport has one unified car park right outside the terminal with 150 spaces, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Contact: +302661800810 · info@cfu-parking.gr

Source: Corfu Airport (CFU), official airport website operated by Fraport Greece, Parking page, undated page, read 6 October 2026.

Source: cfu-parking.gr price list, undated page, read 6 October 2026.

Free parking beside the airport

Visit Corfu lists a free large parking area on Anapafseos street next to the airport, opposite the 1st cemetery.

In short: free

Source: Visit Corfu, Parking Areas archive, undated page, read 6 October 2026.

Paleokastritsa

Visitors report the beach car park at Paleokastritsa charges 5 euros for a car (review dated 12 May 2026; barrier and charges since 1 April 2023), and a September 2026 review cites 5 to 6 euros for the lot between the two beaches.

In short: about 5 to 6 euros per car (user reports, not an official tariff)

Source: park4night user reviews; Tripadvisor reviews, visitor reviews (reviews dated 12 May 2026 and September 2026), read 6 October 2026.

Glyfada

A travel blog says Glyfada has car parks right behind the beach; outside peak season parking is often free, while in peak season visitors should allow 5 to 10 euros.

In short: 5 to 10 euros in peak season (blog estimate)

Source: Adventuri Explori travel guide, undated page, read 6 October 2026.

Kassiopi

Kassiopi has two large paid car parks near the village entrance and a small car park behind Bataria beach; seafront lanes are narrow and congested, and free roadside spaces fill by late morning.

In short: paid car parks; price not stated

Source: Adventuri Explori travel guide, undated page, read 6 October 2026.

Temporary measures and towing

During extraordinary traffic measures in April 2026, designated parking included the National Sports Centre area, the outer area of Garitsa cemetery, the Lyric Theatre site (entrance from Kyprou street and Eptanisou avenue), the prison grove and Pier 6 of the central port; illegally parked cars were to be towed.

In short: temporary designated areas; towing of illegal parking

Source: whysogreece.eu (Eleni Papadopoulos), citing kerkyra.net, dated 12 April 2026, read 6 October 2026.

August measures in past years

In August 2023 the town ran traffic measures in the historic centre from 20:00 to 23:59 (4 to 27 August) and opened a temporary free car park for 200 cars inside the New Port, daily 20:00 to 02:00, linked by bus line 15.

In short: example of seasonal measures; dates for 2026 not found

Source: Visit Corfu, Parking Areas archive, 2023 (event dates), read 6 October 2026.

The Corfu Parking web app

The Corfu Chamber of Commerce launched a 'Corfu Parking' web app that maps municipal, free and private car parks, shows live traffic and the estimated wait at the Kato Platia car park, and navigates by GPS.

In short: free web app; Kato Platia waiting time shown

Source: Discover Corfu blog, undated page, read 6 October 2026.

Disabled residents

The municipality issues a free electronic parking card to disabled permanent residents for its controlled car park at Kato Platia; cards are collected from the kiosk at that car park.

In short: free for disabled permanent residents with the municipal card

Source: Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, press release, dated 3 April 2023, read 6 October 2026.