The best-known of the Ionian Islands, Corfu is famous for its wide array of beaches, excellent restaurants, striking mix of French and Venetian architecture and connection to the writers Gerald and Lawrence Durrell.
Corfu is one of Greece’s greenest islands, its hillsides covered with cypress and more than four million olive trees.
Corfu Town (Kerkyra) is a UNESCO site with cobbled streets, strong café culture and architecture shaped by Venetians, the French and British.
With over 200 beaches, including Blue Flag Kommeno and Dassia, there’s plenty of quieter stretches beyond Glyfada and Agios Ioannis Peristeron.
For a different take on Greek cuisine, look to Corfu’s Venetian-rooted dishes—pastisada, sofrito and bourdeto are all worth trying.
Take a catamaran to Paxos and Antipaxos for clear waters, quiet coves and excellent snorkelling.
Corfu is the It Girl of the Ionian Islands, with world-class resorts ready to cater for every type of visit, be it an adults-only escape, a family adventure or the peace of mind that come with an all-inclusive stay.
Whatever your reason to come, cosmopolitan Corfu Town is well worth a visit, with its pretty cobbled streets, world-class museums and fascinating mix of Venetian, British and French colonial influences. Elsewhere on the island are some of Europe’s best beaches, including Blue Flag beaches Dassia and Kommeno, family favourites Glyfalda and Agios Ioannis Peristeron, and out-of-the-way gem, Porto Timoni.
The north-east of the island is especially endearing, its idyllic bays proffering the same ‘delectable landscape’ that Lawrence Durrell fell for in the 1930s. For many, however, the most beautiful part of Corfu is inland, where rolling olive groves and grand old manor houses are reminiscent of Tuscany. Climb the island’s highest peak, Pantokrator, or visit Old Perithia, Corfu’s ‘Ghost Village’ now protected by UNESCO.
This much-loved 5-star hotel on the beautiful island of Corfu is a fabulous choice for discerning travellers. The property is grand and elegant while also warm and welcoming, with contemporary interiors and a stunning setting overlooking the Ionian Sea. Here guests can experience the finest in hotel luxury with a ‘Premium All-Inclusive’ offering designed to elevate a holiday to new levels of indulgence.
A haven of beautiful beach coves, sleek rooms with a view, fine food and a lovely promenade, this impressive hotel sits perfectly poised on its own private peninsula facing the Ionian Sea and comes complete with a ‘floating’ seafood restaurant.
All holidays are relaxing but there’s something especially comforting about knowing your bills have been paid for before you even set foot on a plane. That’s why we love all the Ikos hotels. They’ve reinvented what it means to be an all-inclusive luxury hotel in the 21st century, and the delightful Ikos Dassia is no exception.
Cradled in a small bay with mountains behind it and the Ionian Sea glittering out in front, Avali, Mar-Bella Collection is a premium, all-inclusive shorefront resort with a choice of dining options, an outdoor spa and a gorgeous freshwater infinity pool.
Discover the romance and sophistication of the luxurious Domes Miramare, a coastal hideaway that was once the summer playground of the Onassis family and is still a firm favourite among the rich and famous. Reserved exclusively for adults, the hotel is a paradigm of chic coastal living, with guestrooms overlooking the ocean, bars serving Corfiot cocktails, and three fabulous restaurants.
Discover your inner calm with a stay at this chic and serene 18th-century former olive oil mill, where beautiful natural surroundings and the finest Corfiot hospitality combine to create an unforgettable experience.