Located in the Ionian Islands to the west of mainland Greece, very near the Albanian boarder, Corfu was one of the first Greek islands to open its doors to package tourism in the 70’s with over 57 sandy beaches the pull factor.

It hasn’t lost its Venetian past though - with Corfu Old Town and its cobbled tiny alleys (designed to confuse invading pirates) a pull for visitors any time of the year, including the Old and New Venetian Fortress.

Party in the seaside resort of Kavos or for something more traditional, visit the village of Grimari where, on 16th July yearly the local women make traditional Greek pies stuffed with cheese, spinach, meat, fish, potatoes, vegetables or chicken.

Greek music, dancing and traditional merriment awaits in the many festivals held yearly in the villages making Corfu an island popular for lovers of tradition too.

On Greek Easter Saturday locals throw clay pots of water onto the streets below to cleanse it in preparation for the resurrection of Jesus - stay clear!

Practical Info

Many European Charter flights fly to Corfu at the height of the tourist season or connect from Athens