Flights & Ferries

It is easiest and quickest to reach the island of Corfu by plane.

From Zurich and Geneva (CH) or Stuttgart and Munich (D) or Prague (CZ), the flight takes two hours!
(From some northern European destinations, flights take a bit longer – bur are still a very good option.)

If you have more time, you can drive via Italy and then take the car ferry to Corfu to make the journey part of your holiday.

IMPORTANT: 
Arrival day/time:  Saturdays until midnight for PELEGRIN check-in
Departure day/time: Saturdays until 10 am for PELEGRIN check-out

Air travel

Your destination is the island of Corfu: “Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport”

Information for guests from SWITZERLAND:

• There are flights from Zurich, Basel and Geneva (Swiss/Edelweiss)
• The direct flights to Corfu are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
• There are charter flights from Saturday to Saturday – for those who only want book the sailing trip.

Tip 1: Flights from Stuttgart and Munich – which are around 2-3 hours from Zurich and Basel – are usually much cheaper. Airlines such as AEGEAN, Discover Airlines, Condor and TUI fly to Corfu from Stuttgart and Munich.

Tip 2: Airport parking in Stuttgart/Munich costs around 80 euros per car/week.

Tip 3: If you choose to fly from Munich (and spend a night there), you can spend Sunday exploring this beautiful city as a memorable end to your holiday.

Information for guests from other European countries:
There are direct flights to Corfu almost every day and you can usually choose from more airlines.

Ferry travel

Your destination is the island of Corfu, with connections to the following ports in Italy:
> Venice > Ancona > Bari > Brindisi
(unless you are driving via Croatia/Albania).

Option 1: Igoumenitsa/Greece
Mainland port, directly opposite Corfu.
Many smaller ferries sail from here to the island of Corfu (duration: 1 hour 45 minutes).

Option 2: direct to the island of Corfu / Greece
Only available in the high season months of July and August!

Tickets can be purchased/ ordered online:

MINOAN LINES
ANEK LINES

Tip 1: For a guarantee and in case of additional questions, purchase your tickets from our partner company in Switzerland:

Tip 2: You can leave your car for 1-2 weeks in MARINA BENITSES.
The car park is secure and costs 5 euros per day.

Accommodation

Many of our guests arrive a few days early or stay on for another week on Corfu after their sailing trip. It’s definitely worth it when you are already here!

Recommended hotels and apartments

These are tips from our guests. We regularly check all the businesses but cannot guarantee their quality because a lot can change during the season.

Prices
* = cheap, no “special offers”
** = mid-range, usually characterful
*** = expensive, beautiful and luxurious

City hotels (Corfu Town) – and near the airport

The hotels are organised in alphabetical order according to name.

Island of Corfu – from top to bottom

The hotels are organised in alphabetical order according to location.

Five most common questions

1. Who books sailing holidays aboard PELEGRIN?

Typically, our guests are people who have already seen a lot of the world and are now looking for a “different holiday experience”. They are people who are generally sociable and adventurous, and who all have one thing in common: a love of water and / or watersports.

Average age of our guests:

• in the high season months (with exceptions): 25 - 40
• in the low season months (with exceptions): 40 – 65
• our oldest guest was a very sporty man of 87!

2. Do I need sailing skills or any knowledge of sailing?

NO, you don’t need to know anything about sailing! Our long-standing professional skipper Leja sails PELEGRIN – and he is responsible for every sailing trip. But if you want to, you can absolutely help out – such as with anchoring in a bay or during port manoeuvres.

3. Do I have to help on board PELEGRIN?

No! You are a guest and you are on holiday!
You don’t have to worry about shopping, cooking, washing up or cleaning. Instead, take the time to relax and recharge your body, mind and spirit.

We recommend:
Read our guest feedback in the: Online guestbook

4. Will I get seasick?

It’s very uncommon for our guests to feel seasick. Our “old lady” PELEGRIN can’t sail in wild winds and the Ionian Sea is usually very calm.

5. Is there privacy on board?

YES, definitely! Our two decks, each with space for 6-8 guests (per week), have plenty of space and offer privacy. Nobody has ever said it felt cramped. Guests have even asked us: “Where are the other guests? Am I alone on the ship?”

Video about Corfu

This video “The Greek island riddled with hidden Venetian treasures” captures the beauty of Corfu.

Tip: If you can, plan another seven days of holiday. The island of Corfu is definitely worth it!

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Impressum

PELEGRIN N.E.P.A.
Information & Booking
Simona Schorno - Owner
Im Nägelibaum 4
8352 Elsau / Switzerland

Landline: +41 52 363 10 10
Mobile:  +41 79 431 08 28
Email: info@pelegrin.ch
Web: www.pelegrin.ch

CCS Member since 2013

Text & Photos: Simona Schorno – Owner ship PELEGRIN
English translation: Emily Rose Mawson
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