Corfu: Electric Fat Bike Self-Guided Tour with Route Screens

Summary

Electric bikes, old Venetian lanes and Apollo’s quiet ruins in Corfu

You’ll ride an electric fat bike through North Corfu’s backroads, pausing at a nearly deserted Venetian village reclaimed by nature, wandering Mon Repos’ shaded trails to Apollo’s ruined temple, and relaxing in Kassiopi’s lively harbor cafés. Go at your own pace with digital route screens guiding you—there’s time for detours or just soaking up silence between stops.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the quiet — just the hum of my electric fat bike and some birds somewhere in the olive trees. I’d never ridden a bike like this before, honestly, and it felt a bit ridiculous at first (the tires are huge) but after the first hill I got why. The screen clipped to the handlebars showed our route across North Corfu, but we stopped whenever something caught our eye — which was often. There’s this old Venetian village up in the hills, mostly empty except for cats and one older guy who nodded at us from his doorway. It used to be a pirate hideout, apparently. The walls are half-covered in vines and there’s this smell of wild herbs everywhere.

We made our way down toward Mon Repos — you know, where Prince Philip was born? Our guide wasn’t with us but the digital map told little stories as we rode (I had to stop twice to replay one because I missed half of it). The woods around the villa are thick and messy, sunlight flickering through leaves. At the end of this path is a tiny temple dedicated to Apollo — just broken columns now, dust everywhere, but you can see the sea glinting between the trees. It felt weirdly peaceful there. Like you could almost hear voices from way back when people actually came here for worship or whatever daily life looked like then.

Kassiopi was busier — fishing boats bobbing around and English voices mixing with Greek in the cafés along the water. We parked our bikes near an old castle (you can climb up if you want; we just sat with cold drinks and watched people instead). Some local kids were jumping off rocks into the bay and arguing about football teams. By then my legs were tired but not sore — those bikes really do most of the work if you let them. I still think about that quiet stretch between stops, just wind on my face and a faint smell of salt from somewhere out of sight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Corfu's nature and history

• Visit Venetian origin village
• Walk to Apollo temple at Mon Repos
• Explore Kassiopi fishing village
• Visit old castle in Kassiopi
• Enjoy restaurants and cafes in Kassiopi

Top questions

Is pickup included for this Corfu electric bike tour?

No, hotel pickup is not included; public transportation options are available nearby.

What is included with the electric fat bike rental?

Your day includes use of an electric fat tire bike plus safety helmet, gloves, and a lock.

Can children join this self-guided tour?

Travelers 18 years old and below must be accompanied by an adult.

How long does it take to complete the route?

The duration includes travel time between sites; exact timing depends on your pace.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels except those with poor cardiovascular health.

What places will I see on this self-guided day trip?

You’ll visit a Venetian-origin village, Mon Repos villa grounds with Apollo’s temple ruins, and Kassiopi fishing village.

Are there restaurants or cafes along the route?

Kassiopi has several nice restaurants and cafés by the harbor where you can stop for food or drinks.

What’s included

Your day includes use of an electric fat tire bike equipped with digital route screens for navigation plus a safety helmet, lock, and gloves—so you’re set for exploring North Corfu’s villages and coastlines entirely at your own pace.