Corfu Holidays

Historic Corfu Town is a lovely place to spend a day.

Visit the magnificent Old Fortress then explore the squares and cobbled streets lined with Venetian mansions, museums, speciality shops and cafes.

Some of the island’s best restaurants can be found here, and it’s also a great place to find a boat trip.

If your idea of holiday heaven is spending the day sunbathing on an uncrowded beach before having a delicious dinner under the stars in a traditional taverna, Corfu is full of resorts where the vibe is laidback and there’s not a foam party in sight!

Try Agios Georgios or Acharavi for a peaceful and picturesque place to recharge your batteries.

Kavos is the place to head to if your holiday is all about clubbing and beach parties! But if you like your nightlife lively but not completely full on, the resort of Kassiopi on the north eastern tip is a good bet for its lovely pebbly beaches and buzzing nightlife.

Or try Sidari, which also boasts a good balance of beach and bars.

Thanks to its winter rainfall Corfu is greener than many Mediterranean islands and its lush hillsides and gorges are home to abundant wildlife.

Saddle up for a day trekking on horseback, head off on two wheels on one of the island’s cycle routes or hike one of the scenic walking trails.

For the ultimate view of the island, make your way to the top of the 906m high Mount Pantokrator. Most people drive up to see the stunning view but take care on the bends.

The beach resort of Paleokastritsa is also home to a 13th century monastery and its beautiful courtyard is framed by bougainvillea blossom.

The water is warm and clear, ideal for swimming, and there are all the normal tourist attractions.

Grab a seat at a waterfront beach bar and enjoy the views of the surrounding rugged cliffs and olive groves.

The Paleá Períthia or Old Perithia village was abandoned in the 1960s and still has its 14th-century church which houses spectacular frescos.

Climb up to the Angelókastro castle for a great view and look around the small chapel and rock-cut tombs.

Just south of Corfu lies the “green rock” - the small island of Pontikonisi which is locally known as Mouse Island.

Home to a Byzantine chapel, this scenic spot is supposed to be the petrified remains of an ancient Phaeacian ship.

It gets its name from the white stone staircase of its monastery, which resembles a mouse’s tail.

Rated among the best waterparks in Europe, Aqualand covers more than 70,000sqm.

If you’re holidaying with kids, it’s a must do trip for the Twister slide and Kamikaze slide.

If you want to just soak up the sun, float down in the lazy river but for adrenaline junkies aged over 12, the freefall slides with their insane bends beckon.