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LILOLIL:
I am interested in peoples experiences of driving in Corfu.Car, Quad Bike.What are your experiences?
How do you find Driving.Highway code is there any? I only ever drove once in Spain about 20 years ago.Please share your experiences Good or bad or maybe even funny. Thankyou. :)

Jules:
Never hired a car but always hire quad bikes. Great as long as you are very sensible and also wear a crash helmet. We don't normally go that far but last year we went right over to the other side of the island with many stops along the way to admire views and so forth. We always seem to get lost somehow though wich adds to the fun but always are ok for finding our way back. I wouldn't want to be out on one in the dark though. :)

don:
As a confirmed pedestrian all I can suggest is that you totally forget the Highway Code and nobody will believe you're not a local or English!

tonyco1:

--- Quote from: LILOLIL on April 12, 2009, 11:09:13 PM ---I am interested in peoples experiences of driving in Corfu.Car, Quad Bike.What are your experiences?
How do you find Driving.Highway code is there any? I only ever drove once in Spain about 20 years ago.Please share your experiences Good or bad or maybe even funny. Thankyou. :)

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I love driving in Corfu - I don't even need a road map for most of the usual journeys.
When you use a map though, - plan the route and drive village to village and you won't get lost!
It's not bad to drive - go slowly round corners on quad bikes though and they are fine.
Bike or Car - as long as you get used to the roads, and adjust your driving style a little, it's fine.
Let any local in a hurry pass when you can, know the next village and look out for the sign's.

Corfu Town can be heavy traffic, like any busy town, but remember you are driving on the right -
it can be confusing until you settle in. Very easy driving on the dual carriageways - no problem.
Watch out for hand held speed traps on these roads approaching Corfu Town.

The worst bit can be a lorry or bus bearing down towards you and a sheer drop on your right,
on narrow mountain roads. Just stay calm and pull over and stop if not sure.
It's quite normal for locals to "toot" as they overtake.

Overall - if new to corfu driving, be extra careful until you are used to a r/hand drive car and the conditions.
Once you have adapted drive a little like the locals and you will be fine.
Be prepared to reverse in certain situations as well, Avliotes is a classic for using your reversing skills!!
Don't worry - you will be fine and enjoy the experience.
Tony

Gordonc:
Hired a car when over two years ago and found the driving fine. A lot of the roads can be challenging, i.e steep with lots of hairpins but once you get used it you'll be fine. As Tonyco1 says be prepared for a bit of reversing when you encounter buses and trucks as they are bigger than you.

Found Corfu Town ok to drive in but coming from the nightmare city of Edinburgh(in driving terms)  >:( anything should be easy! There's quite a bit of parking up by the Old Fortress, close to the Liston and offering easy access to the narrow streets of the old town. Quite easy to find too.

Get a good map as road signage can be haphazard, particularly if driving away from San Stef. Coming out of Corfu signs were much more obvious. Also watch out for the road suddenly deteriorating with no warning and there are a lot of large potholes(just like Edinburgh too). Generally you are not covered for any tyre or underside damage. You're also likely to encounter donkeys and other animals in the middle of the road in the hill villages. And yes, watch out for speed traps.

Driving on the island is on the whole a great experience and is undoubtedly the best way to see and enjoy the spectacular views. Enjoy!  :)

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