Useful apps
Google Maps is a very useful app for travelers to plan their trips. It allows users to easily find beaches, museums, and other points of interest. Especially for densely populated islands like Corfu, maps help you choose the best route, avoid getting lost with real-time directions, whether traveling by car or on foot. It’s more than just a map – it also shows reviews and photos from many users, helping visitors make decisions about what to choose, whether it’s worth their time, and how easy it is to get there.
Another very useful app for anyone visiting Corfu is Maps.me because it works offline, making it ideal for areas with limited internet access. Don’t forget that Corfu is an island at the edge of Greece. There are places with poor signal coverage, such as mountain slopes or cliffside beaches. In some areas, the signal may change due to interference from mobile networks of other countries. After installing the app, the first time you zoom in on the island of Corfu, it will ask to download maps of the surrounding area. The maps for Corfu take up about 80Mb of space on your phone.
You should always keep in mind that directions from these apps may sometimes be wrong. Checking the data using satellite images and asking for help from a local can help you avoid confusion and find your way more easily.
Flightradar24 is a great app for anyone visiting Corfu who is interested in tracking flights in real time. Since Corfu International Airport (CFU) is busy, especially during the summer months, the app allows you to see live flight arrivals and departures. It’s fun for plane enthusiasts to watch planes land and take off over the famous runway near Kanoni, where many visitors go to take photos. Flightradar24 can also help travelers keep track of their own flights with live updates.
As Corfu is a popular destination for cruises, ferries, and yachts, Marine Traffic allows you to see the movement of ships arriving at the island. You can track ferries coming from the mainland, as well as cruise ships docking at the port or passing through the strait between Corfu and Albania. This app is great for ship enthusiasts.
If you are a fan of sunrises or sunsets, then the SunCalc app is perfect for you. It allows you to find the sun’s position at any location and time. Since Corfu has many scenic spots and beaches that are perfect for photos, it’s worth checking out the app.
If you happen to visit the island during a full moon, the MoonCalc app will help you find the best spot to see and take photos of it. The app works similarly to SunCalc but focuses on the moon.
Star Walk 2 is a great app for stargazing in Corfu, especially in areas with low light pollution and when the atmosphere is dry. The app allows you to identify stars, planets, and constellations in real time by simply pointing your phone at the sky. It also shows the position of the Milky Way and the best times to see most of it. In the southern part of the island, there are sparsely populated areas, like around Korission Lagoon, which are perfect for astrophotography. It’s a fun and educational tool for both amateur and experienced stargazers.
The website lightningmaps.org is a real-time lightning tracking tool that shows lightning strikes happening around the world. This app is great for lightning chasers, as Corfu is an island with frequent rainfall throughout the year, often accompanied by lightning. Storms usually form over Italy and move east, sometimes passing over Corfu. If you are on the west side of the island, it’s possible to see lightning approaching from the sea, even if there are no clouds directly above the island at that time. Of course, it’s always important to stay safe be careful during such weather events.
