Corfu or Kerkyra is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, of the Ionian Islands and, including its small satellite islands, forms the margin of the nation’s north-western frontier. The island is part of the Corfu regional unit, and is administered by three municipalities with the islands of Othonoi, Ereikoussa, and Mathraki.
The island is bound up with the history of Greece from the beginnings of Greek mythology, and is marked by numerous battles and conquests. Ancient Korkyra took part in the Battle of Sybota which was a catalyst for the Peloponnesian War, and, according to Thucydides, the largest naval battle between Greek city states until that time. Thucydides also reports that Korkyra, was one of the three great naval powers of fifth century BC Greece, along with Athens and Corinth.
In 2007, the city’s old town was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The 1994 European Union summit was held in Corfu. The island is a popular tourist destination.
Rides
Requirements
These guides are assuming that you are renting a Motorbike in Rhodes. As such the only requirements you should need to have would be your passport and driving license.
Riding in Corfu
It is also worth printing off the Constat Amiable D’accident Automobile, which is used across numerous and other countries (the downloadable one on our website has English as well as French).
Most of the motorbike rental companies give you a map, however Tenerife is that small it does not really matter if you get lost or not and mobile phone signal is good throughout the island.
Speed limits.
Unless otherwise stated by appropriate signs, the following national speed limits apply:
- Towns: 50 km/h (31 mph)
- Rural roads or Highways: 80 km/h (50 mph)
Realistically, any 125cc or above will do for anywhere on the island.
Staying legal.
Helmets are mandatory (all rental places I have come across include a helmet with rental) Greeks are actually quite famous for not wearing helmets; some even have them their arm and elbow while navigate the streets.
Earphones and speed radars are banned and can have a 200E fine.
If the police catch you they will fine you very simple!
Clothing.
I borrowed a jacket from the motorbike rental shop. However I do take my own bike jeans, lightweight summer gloves and sturdy bike boots (trainer style).
See our fly ride equipment guide here.
Where to rent a bike.
North Corfu – Sun Rider Moto
To rent a bike in Corfu;
- A Valid Driving Licence
- An International Driving License if you are not an EU driving license holder
- You must be 21 years or older
- You must have been driving more than 1 year
- A Valid Passport
- A Valid Credit Card (some companies will take a cash deposit until your rental is finished)
Note You can not rent a motorcycle/scooter with a 50 cc engine on a normal car driving license anymore. Previously this was permitted but recent rules have stated that you need to hold the M or AM license. Also, the licence needs to be full and not a provisional. Also, anything above this engine size requires you to hold a full motorcycle license!
Please note, this page was correct when written in January 2025.