Canal d'Amour and Cape Drastis

This hike allows you to see the Canal d'Amour, a major tourist attraction in Corfu, but also to escape the crowds and enjoy nature, reaching the pretty Cape Drastis, with a swimming spot nearby.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.13 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 234 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 233 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 104 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: -4 m

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Description of the walk

Park in Sidari in a car park near the beach, close to the tennis courts.
(S/E) Head towards the beach and walk along it with the sea on your right. When you reach a small stream, cross it via the bridge. Continue along the street for a few metres, then turn right to reach the sea. Follow the small path on the left that leads you to the first Canal of Love. Take a walk around the small peninsula to enjoy different views of this natural erosion phenomenon.

(1) Return to the path, staying close to the sea. The path sometimes passes by the terraces of bars and restaurants. You will reach a second Canal d'Amour, this one with a small beach. Continue along the sea and pass by a restaurant terrace.

(2) At one point, the path stops following the sea. Turn left and join the road on the right.

(3) A few metres before the "Orchard" restaurant, turn right onto a rocky track. This track climbs and soon reaches the olive trees. Keep to the right at the various intersections. Once at the top, the sea is on your right. Continue along this track until you reach the antennas.

(4) At the antennas, enjoy the view of the sea and Cape Drastis on your left. Continue along the track, ignoring the paths that lead into the olive groves. Move away from the coast.

(5) At the intersection with a path on the right, take this path downhill. Join a wider track and continue downhill to reach a spot where you can swim.

(6) Head back up the wide track, ignoring the track branching off to the right, as it leads nowhere. Shortly afterwards, enjoy the view from a bend in the track, then continue climbing until you reach the road, where there is another viewpoint.

(7) Descend along the road until you reach a small village, pass a church or school, and turn left once, then left again into a cul-de-sac. Continue for about 50 metres, then turn right onto a track.

(8) At an intersection, turn left to climb into the forest. Ignore the first turn-off on the left, then another on the right. Make a sharp turn, then ignore three track turn-offs on the left and rejoin the road.

(9) Turn left onto the road to return to Sidari. Cross the small bridge, then at the next intersection, turn left to return to the car park where you started. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. -2 m - Car park near the tennis courts.
  2. 1 : km 0.92 - alt. 3 m - Canal d'Amour
  3. 2 : km 1.74 - alt. 12 m - Turn left towards the road.
  4. 3 : km 2.54 - alt. 4 m - Taverne Orchard
  5. 4 : km 3.67 - alt. 93 m - Antennae
  6. 5 : km 4.85 - alt. 90 m - Intersection with a blue marker post.
  7. 6 : km 5.65 - alt. 9 m - Access to the sea
  8. 7 : km 6.74 - alt. 88 m - Car park and viewpoint
  9. 8 : km 7.77 - alt. 30 m - Intersection
  10. 9 : km 9.61 - alt. 6 m - Road
  11. S/E : km 11.13 - alt. -2 m - Car park near the tennis courts.

Notes

Just before the antennas, you can turn left onto the track that goes downhill to shorten the hike.

Bring your swimming gear if you plan to stop at (6). It's not really a beach, but given the temperatures, it's always nice to take a dip. There are a few parasols and deckchairs.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
jpcvisiorando
jpcvisiorando

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello, the start of the route isn’t accessible at the moment because there’s construction work that’s gradually spoiling the area (all sorts of building work).
The walk remains interesting apart from the start, as there are lots of people who only do points 1 and 2. You can start at point 3 to avoid the crowds (we were there in April; I can’t imagine what it’s like in the high season…).
The little village of Sidari is losing its soul… its focus on tourism has already spoiled the place.

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User 25407521

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

No problem completing this very accessible circular. The scenery is magnificent

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User 2070848

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

At one point, the trail ends. It is impossible to reach the famous antennas. We were unable to complete the hike on foot and had to return to the car.

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filip62
filip62

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Cape Drastis alone is worth the trip!

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Marc2
Marc2

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike past these geological curiosities carved out by the sea, known as the Canaux d'Amour.
There were lots of people there, but it was a Sunday.
There was hardly anyone in the countryside and olive groves.
Impressive views from the edge of the cliffs.
Cape Drastis is magnificent.
Little elevation gain, easy hike. No problem finding your way with GPS.

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Roger Flao
Roger Flao

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We had a wonderful hike using the GPS app, and there were no problems as long as we followed the directions.
The view of the coast is exceptional and well worth stopping to admire.

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Elsa
Elsa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk along the seafront, but also through meadows and olive groves, with only a short stretch on the road. Be careful on the way back and pay close attention at the crossroads, as you will need to leave the road and turn left.
I recommend using the app.
Enjoy your walk!

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pbntz
pbntz

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk taken in April 2022. Be sure to wear good walking shoes or trainers.

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Loute
Loute

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Walk not completed, path not found, what a shame!

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toinoululu
toinoululu

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike, well marked. The various "Canals of Love" are very pretty, as is Cape Drastis. The hike is not very difficult, although there are a few steep climbs. Swimming along the route is not easy, but the water is turquoise and crystal clear. Allow four hours, taking your time to swim a little, take some beautiful photos and stop for a few water breaks.

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francou84
francou84
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

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