29.10.2026
Living in Corfu Year-Round: The Basics Before Buying a House
Corfu is a well-known island in Greece, particularly popular as a vacation destination, but it’s much more than that.
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"The green pearl of the Ionian Sea… Belgians will love Corfu." Rani, Belgian travel blogger.
In this article, we rate the Greek island of Corfu for Belgians as a place to buy a home. With help from Rani, a Belgian travel blogger who has travelled widely in Greece, we explore the best parts of Corfu and why a Belgian would want to buy a home there.
Who Is Rani?
Rani is the maker of Young Wild Free, a Belgian travel blog. She describes herself as "a little world traveler who wants to seek out the most beautiful places on this planet. Wanting to smell, taste, see, feel, and hear other cultures. In short: Experience!"
"I write here about our travel stories. No boring beach vacations, but vacations full of adventure, culture and nature. Trips that enrich your life and make it just that little bit more beautiful. Stop hiding your dreams in a small, dusty and forgotten corner. Time to leap: out into the wide world!"
You can find Rani on Instagram.
About Corfu
Corfu, or Kerkyra in Greek, is one of the most popular islands in the Ionian Sea, off western Greece. It is an island full of life, with plenty to discover. Alongside more than 200 kilometres of coastline dotted with wonderful swimming beaches, Corfu offers distinctive traditions, fine hospitality, and exceptional Greek food. With a population of around 100,000 people, Corfu is home to a lively community of locals and a sizeable number of expats. English is spoken almost everywhere, and the lifestyle is considered among the most laid-back and friendliest in Greece.
Beaches In Corfu
Corfu's beaches rank among the best in Greece. Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Issos, Ipsos, and Dassia are just a few of the beautiful spots to take a dip.
Things To Do In Corfu
The picturesque mountain villages are ideal for exploring, offering panoramic views and activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The island's beauty also reached television audiences through the popular British series The Durrells, which was filmed on Corfu; Kalami Bay in the northeast, long associated with the Durrell family, is one of the island's most picturesque corners.
Weather In Corfu
The island has mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers. Daily average temperatures range from around 9.5°C in January to 27°C in August. In the summer months the temperature often reaches 35°C, though sea breezes commonly cool things down, and temperatures drop overnight.
Rating Corfu For Belgians
Rating Methodology
How did we decide which factors matter most to Belgian home buyers? We first asked our sales and legal team, who provide consultation and legal handling to dozens of Belgian clients (both those who do and don't end up purchasing). We then combined this with a small survey of Belgian clients who bought a home, to learn their highest priorities.
Sea View
Corfu has one of the most beautiful coastlines in Greece, stretching over 200 kilometres, longer than the coastlines of most Greek islands, including Santorini and Mykonos. Parts of Corfu remain undeveloped, with real opportunities for beachfront homes. Popular areas for a sea view include Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Issos, Ipsos, and Dassia.
Rating: 9 out of 10
Direct Flights
From Belgium, you can fly directly to Corfu from Brussels in under three hours, with several carriers offering direct flights during the travel season. Only a few Greek islands have international airports, so a direct flight is a real advantage. It can even take longer for some Greeks on the mainland to reach Corfu, because of the ferry crossing.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Property Prices
Prices in Corfu depend heavily on the area where you buy. At the time of our research, Spitogatos listed average asking prices on Corfu at around 2,100 euros per square metre. Compared to other popular islands, Corfu is more affordable: average prices in the Cyclades stood at around 3,500 euros per square metre.
Rating: 9 out of 10
Internet Speed
Based on Speedtest data by Ookla at the time of our research, the average speed on Corfu is around 33 Mbps, somewhat below average for Greece.
Rating: 8 out of 10
English Speakers And Expatriate Community
If you choose one of Corfu's most popular towns, like Corfu Town, Kavos, Roda, or Kalami, you will easily find English speakers, and often French and Dutch speakers too. This part of Greece is growing quickly in popularity, so expect plenty of visitors. In the more remote areas of Corfu, the community of English speakers will naturally be smaller.
Rating: 9 out of 10
