Key takeaways
- North-west Corfu is where buyers most often find sea or sunset views without north-east coast prices, with a wide choice of village houses and plots.
- Our current example homes run from a €120,000 village house in Kavvadades to a €2.5 million residence on Agios Georgios beach. They are asking prices, not an average.
- Afionas and the coast around Porto Timoni are the most dramatic settings; Arillas, Magoulades and the inland villages offer more space for the money.
- Most villages are about an hour’s scenic drive from Corfu Town and the airport, and the larger and inland villages are home to year-round communities.
In this guide
If the north-east is Corfu’s “Kensington-on-Sea”, the north-west is its open-air side: wide sandy beaches, sandstone cliffs, hill villages with olive groves running down to the sea and, every evening, the sun setting behind the Diapontia islands. Many buyers who come for a week end up looking at houses here.
We know this corner of Corfu well: our Arillas office is right here. This guide compares the main villages, from Sidari on the north coast to Afionas, Agios Stefanos and the inland villages, and shows real homes from our current listings at different price levels. For the rest of the island, see our area-by-area guide to Corfu.
Why buy in north-west Corfu?
North-west Corfu is where buyers most often find a sea or sunset view without paying north-east coast prices, and where the island’s widest choice of village houses and building plots is found. For buyers who want space and a view on a sensible budget, it’s a natural place to start, with Corfu Town about an hour’s scenic drive away.
The landscape is different from the rest of Corfu, too. The coast faces west and north-west, so it enjoys fresh sea breezes, long sandy beaches and spectacular light at sunset. Inland, villages such as Magoulades, Kavvadades and Avliotes sit among olive groves and cypress, a few minutes from the beaches.
What do homes cost in north-west Corfu?
Prices in the north-west vary from home to home, even within one village, so real examples are the clearest guide. Here are three north-west homes from our current listings: a lower-priced, a mid-range and a higher-priced one.
€120,000Cute little village house in a quiet location in Kavadades44 m² · plot 535 m² · RR7418
€479,000Sea-View Detached House with Guest House in North-West Corfu3 bed · 244 m² · plot 4,082 m² · RR7499
€2,500,000PRIVATE WATERFRONT RESIDENCE VIEW TO PORTO TIMONI, NORTH240 m² · plot 1,070 m² · RR7429The differences come down to position, view and size. The Kavvadades house is a 44 m² village home on a quiet lane, with valley views and room to extend on its 535 m² plot. The Afionas house has 244 m² over three levels, sea views and a 4,082 m² plot. The residence at the top sits directly on the sand of Agios Georgios beach, facing Porto Timoni bay, with no road between the garden and the sea. Asking prices are as listed on 20 October 2026 and can change.
As a rule, village houses inland or set back from the coast sit at the lower end, while a pool, a large plot and an open sea view push prices up. Front-line homes on the beach are rare and especially sought after.
The villages, one by one
Afionas
Afionas sits on a ridge above two bays, with Porto Timoni’s double beach below and views over the Diapontia islands. It’s the most dramatic setting in the north-west, with a mix of sea-view houses, villas and rare development plots.
Agios Georgios Pagon
A long sandy bay framed by cliffs, with one of Corfu’s best sunset beaches. The beach village is at its liveliest in summer, and the hills above have year-round villages and good plots with views. Our Arillas office is close by.
Arillas
A relaxed beach village with a long-established international community, small tavernas and yoga retreats. Our Arillas office covers the village and its hinterland, where plots and houses offer some of the best value in the area.
Agios Stefanos (Avliotes)
A sheltered bay with a small harbour, from which boats run to the Diapontia islands of Othonoi, Erikoussa and Mathraki. Hillside homes with views over the bay are much sought after.
Peroulades and Sidari
Sidari is a lively resort with the famous Canal d’Amour and services all year. Peroulades, just west, is quieter, with high cliffs and sunsets over Cape Drastis. Homes on the cliffs here are rare and sought after.
Inland: Magoulades, Avliotes, Kavvadades and Doukades
Traditional villages with year-round residents, stone houses and olive groves, typically 10 to 15 minutes from the beaches. They’re the place for village homes, renovation projects and larger plots at more accessible prices. Our guide to restoring a stone house shows how rewarding that can be.
More homes and plots in the north-west
Three more examples from our current north-west listings, a sunset-view villa and two plots with sea or sunset views:
€900,000Stone Villa with Sunset Views for Sale in Peroulades, Corfu3 bed · 155 m² · plot 2,233 m² · RR7279
€550,000Big sea view plot in Afionasplot 3,051 m² · RR7417
€450,000Rare Land Opportunity in Magoulades, Northplot 3,312 m² · RR7488The Peroulades villa has 155 m² on a 2,233 m² plot on a hilltop, about five minutes from the cliffs of Loggas beach. The Afionas plot, inside the village, has open sea views across three terraces and room for around 400 m² of buildings. The Magoulades plot is mostly within the traditional settlement and looks west towards the coast and the sunset.
A buyer’s guide to the north-west
- Distance: most villages are about an hour’s scenic drive from Corfu Town and the airport, ideal for holiday homes and a relaxed island pace.
- Year-round life: Sidari, Acharavi and the inland villages are home to warm year-round communities, a natural choice if you plan to live here.
- Orientation: west-facing coasts enjoy the afternoon breeze and the sunset, and our team can show you homes with the best orientation for your evenings.
- Cliff-top homes: spectacular settings above the sandstone cliffs near Sidari and Peroulades, with your engineer reviewing the details as part of the purchase.
- Plots: your engineer confirms what can be built on each plot, from size and road access to planning rules. Our guide to buying land explains how to choose.
Is north-west Corfu a good investment?
For many buyers, yes, because it combines sea and sunset views, a wide choice of homes and plots, and strong summer demand. Villas with pools and sea views are guest favourites in July and August, and the area’s international community gives it life beyond tourism.
The right house makes all the difference. A good position, proper permits, comfortable access and quality construction all support lasting value. Our Corfu property prices guide explains what drives prices across the island, and our team at the Arillas office is happy to show you around.
Frequently asked questions
Is north-west Corfu a good place to buy property?
Yes, especially if you value sunsets, sandy beaches and space for your budget. The north-west has a wide choice of village houses, sea-view homes and plots, from a €120,000 village house in Kavvadades to beachfront homes in the millions in our current listings. Corfu Town and the airport are roughly an hour’s scenic drive away.
Which is the best village in north-west Corfu?
Each has its own magic. Afionas has the most dramatic views, on a ridge between two bays. Agios Stefanos has a sheltered bay and boats to the Diapontia islands. Arillas has a relaxed, international community. Agios Georgios Pagon has one of Corfu’s finest sunset beaches.
How much does a house cost in Arillas or Agios Georgios?
Prices follow position, view and size. As examples from our current listings, a sea-view villa about 1 km from Arillas beach is listed at €330,000, while a residence directly on the sand of Agios Georgios beach, facing Porto Timoni, is listed at €2.5 million. Both are asking prices.
How far is north-west Corfu from the airport?
Most north-west villages, such as Arillas, Agios Stefanos and Agios Georgios Pagon, are around an hour by car from Corfu airport. The drive winds through olive groves and hill villages, and Sidari and the north coast are a little closer.
Is there life in north-west Corfu all year?
Larger villages such as Sidari, Acharavi and the inland villages keep shops and services open most of the year, while beach resorts like Arillas and Agios Georgios enjoy a calmer rhythm from November to April. Year-round residents love homes close to village life.
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Sources
- Roula Rouva | Forbes Global Properties, Corfu and Paxos property listings (example homes, asking prices as listed), retrieved 2026-10-20
- Roula Rouva | Forbes Global Properties, Real estate agency in Corfu since 2003: our offices, retrieved 2026-10-15
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