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Corfu vs Zakynthos
Which Greek island should you actually pick?
Pick Corfu for
adventure, culture, food, family
Pick Zakynthos for
nightlife, beaches
At a glance
| Corfu | Zakynthos | |
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| Region | Ionian | Ionian |
| Cost | €€€ | €€€ |
| Crowds in August | Busy in peak | Busy in peak |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Getting there from Athens | Flight or ferry | Flight or ferry |
Scored side by side
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Corfu
The catch
Kavos in the south is an infamous British party strip. Very heavy British tourist presence across the island in July–August.
Hidden gem
Drive up to the abandoned village of Old Perithia — the oldest village on the island, now a handful of tavernas under Mount Pantokrator.
Zakynthos
The catch
Laganas resort strip on the south coast is extremely loud and package-holiday-heavy. Sea turtle beaches have restricted access.
Hidden gem
Skip the boat tour mob and kayak to the Blue Caves at first light — you'll have them alone for an hour.
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