Villa Arion

Barbati is a quiet seaside village located halfway between the islands capital, Corfu Town and the popular harbour village of Kassiopi in the north east. With a fine selection of seafood restaurants, a bakery and a couple of mini markets, Barbati literally has everything you require for a comfortable and peaceful stay. The lovely stretch of beach is also renowned as being one of the cleanest and prettiest on the whole island, quite a feat when you consider just how many wonderful beaches there are on this captivating island. As well as the regular bus service into the islands capital, there are regular daily boat trips heading into town, as well as along the rugged coastline to Kassiopi, stopping in the gorgeous bays of Nissaki, Kerasia and Aghios Stephanos along the way.

For the keen divers, Corfu is known for being one of the best places in Greece for watersports. For those that want to try their hand at diving, some locals' favourite dive sites are around Paleokastritsa, Othoni and the Paxi islets. You can explore the beautiful bays of Paleokastritsa with sea caves, a scenic canyon and schooling barracuda. If your interest is shifted towards kitesurfind, the southwestern Halikounas the the place to be. Long, sandy, unpopulated beaches are the go-to spot for kitesurfers to ride a wave.

Visit Corfu Town to soak up the history that this 3,000 year old town has to offer. Visit the two Venetian fortresses and walk around the Espianada to get a sense of how life used to be many moons ago. Stroll through the cobbled streets with picturesque restaurants, bars and boutiques and pass by pastel-coloured architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has something for everyone.