The scenic drive to Mount Pantokrator in Corfu
Greece, europe
4.6 km
906 m
hard
Year-round
# Mount Pantokrator: Corfu's Sky-High Scenic Drive
Want to see Corfu from a completely different perspective? Head to Mount Pantokrator, the island's highest peak at 906m (2,972ft), and you'll understand why locals swear by this drive for the ultimate panoramic views.
The fully paved road kicks off at Strinilas and climbs 4.6 km (2.85 miles) to the summit. Fair warning though—this isn't your leisurely Sunday cruise. The route gets seriously steep with sections hitting 18% gradient, and that 260-meter elevation gain comes with plenty of tight switchbacks. The road's narrow, guardrails are basically nonexistent, and those switchbacks can definitely get to you if you're prone to motion sickness.
But here's the thing: the views are absolutely worth it. Pick a clear day and you'll be rewarded with jaw-dropping vistas stretching across the Ionian landscape. On a good day, you can spot the Albanian coast, Lake Butrinto, the islands of Othoni, Erikoussa, and Mathraki scattered to the northwest, and even Italy on exceptionally clear days (it's 130 km away, but somehow still visible). The southern hills of Lefkimmi and the island of Paxi round out the spectacular scenery.
Once you reach the top, you'll find a tourist café, a monastery dating back to 1689 (built on the ruins of a 1347 Angevin monastery), and a telecommunications station. Parking is tight up there, so arrive early if possible.
The whole drive takes 10-15 minutes if you're not stopping to take a hundred photos (spoiler: you will be).
Where is it?
The scenic drive to Mount Pantokrator in Corfu is located in Greece (europe). Coordinates: 39.1946, 22.1322
Road Details
- Country
- Greece
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 4.6 km
- Max Elevation
- 906 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 39.1946, 22.1322
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