Corfu

Corfu is one of the most well-known and popular Greek islands. It is green and mountainous, and home to endless beaches and a wide variety of beach resorts that serve the hundreds of thousands of international visitors who arrive each summer.

Main town, Corfu Town, is one of the most beautiful cities in Greece. It has an UNESCO World Heritage-listed Venetian old quarter and an impressive waterside fortress. Many occupying forces have ruled Corfu over the centuries, leaving a treasure-trove of historic sites and a distinctive architecture and culture that feels quite different to the rest of Greece.

The top places to visit in Corfu are Achillion Palace, the former retreat of princess Sissi of Austria, Mon Repos palace, where Phillip, the late husband of Queen Elizabeth II was born, the iconic Panagia Vlacherna and Pontikonisi island.

The beaches in Dasia, Glyfada, Kavos, Kontokalia and Paleokastritsa are popular with those looking for pretty scenery. Nestled in sandy coves, surrounded by green forests and mountains, they are some of the best beaches in Greece.