Manto Corfu

EXPLORE CORFU FROM MANTO

Beyond the yoga shala, the island begins. Ancient olive groves, mountain villages and a coastline of hidden bays — the northwest of Corfu is best discovered slowly: on foot, by boat or by bike.

Together with our friends at The Taste of Corfu we offer three guided tours for groups staying at Manto. Each one starts on our doorstep or close by, and each can be woven into your retreat programme.

View across the Ionian Sea to the headlands of northwest Corfu, framed by cypress trees
Centuries-old olive tree with a gnarled, hollow trunk in a Corfu olive grove
Two hikers on a narrow green path between olive trees in Corfu
Picnic break in the shade of old trees with a view over the hills to the sea

GUIDED HIKE

Olive groves & the old Roman path

Makrades – Krini – Manto

A short transfer brings you to the mountain village of Makrades. From there the trail winds through old olive groves towards Krini, with views of Angelokastro, the Byzantine fortress perched high above the sea.

After a pause at a traditional taverna — the freshly pressed orange juice is worth the stop — the old Roman path leads you gently downhill, back towards Manto. Along the way you meet the wild herbs and plants of Corfu and learn how islanders have used them for generations.

6.5 km  ·  180 m ascent  ·  moderate  ·  2–2.5 h walking  ·  3–3.5 h in total

HIKE & BOAT

Down to the bay, out to Porto Timoni

Manto – Prinilas – Agios Georgios – Porto Timoni

This one starts right at Manto. You walk via Prinilas down to the wide bay of Agios Georgios, with the landscape and the sea in view most of the way.

At the beach a boat is waiting. For about an hour you explore the coastline around Porto Timoni, its twin bays and the small Butterfly Bay. When sea and weather allow, you can swim into a sea cave — a rare moment of light and water. A car or bus brings you back up to Manto.

3.5 km  ·  130 m elevation  ·  1 h walking  ·  1 h by boat  ·  2.5–3 h in total

A long sandy bay on the northwest coast of Corfu seen from the hillside trail
Rocky headlands and small boats on the blue water of the northwest coast of Corfu
A guest laughing on the boat in front of a rock face and turquoise water
E-bike group with raised arms and a Greek flag on a hilltop above the sea
Bougainvillea branch in front of the deep blue Ionian Sea
Pink mallow flowers along a coastal path in Corfu with surf in the background

E-BIKE TOUR

Mountain villages, Akrotiri & Arillas

Agios Georgios – Magoulades – Agios Stefanos – Arillas

The loop begins in Agios Georgios and climbs via Melissito and Dafni to Magoulades: small roads, olive groves and traditional villages that show the original side of the northwest.

Lunch is at the Akrotiri Café, high above the coast near Agios Stefanos, with a panorama that tends to quiet the table. Then on to Arillas for a swim at its laid-back beach, before the ride closes back in Agios Georgios.

25 km  ·  moderate to challenging  ·  2 h riding  ·  4 h in total

For confident, experienced riders only. Corfu goes up and down — mostly on asphalt, with potholes, loose stones and short gravel sections. Helmets are provided and worn throughout the tour.

Before you plan

GOOD TO KNOW

For groups

The tours are offered to groups staying at Manto and are booked for the group as a whole.

Days

Tours usually run on Sundays and Thursdays, subject to availability. It is worth asking early.

One contact

We arrange day, time and details with one person — usually the retreat host — who shares them with the group.

Included

Your guide, small snacks along the way and the odd surprise. Drinks at the taverna are at your own expense.

Transfers

If a tour starts away from Manto, transfers to the starting point and back can be arranged.

Prices

On request, depending on tour and group size.

PLAN A TOUR FOR YOUR GROUP

Tell us your dates, your group size and which tour speaks to you. We take care of the rest.

INQUIRE

All tours are guided by Birgit and the team of The Taste of Corfu.