When people often think of Greece, ancient and idyllic paradises spring to mind. Corfu offers modern-day explorers the opportunity to immerse themselves in a modern environment built on serene scenes of old! Pass through old towns which give you a glimpse into early century living all the while able to dance or revel the night away in clubs and bars! The food combines the best the country and island have to offer, meaning dishes have stood the tests of time and are as mouth-wateringly good as they have always been!
And just when you thought you had done enough, the island presents temples, mountains, ruins and sites that will blow you away! And did we mention that Corfu is an island? That means you are entitled to spend days on sunny shorelines and bays and bask in the Mediterranean Sea! Simply put, a trip to Corfu should be on anyone's bucket list of places to visit!
Your location on the northeastern coast of Corfu couldn't be better for lovers of sand and sea, contributing miles of beaches, bays and coves! With so many to choose from providing various types of backdrops, facilities and settings, as well as gentle waters and waters better for sports and exploration you will have no trouble finding the right beach to match your mood!
Head to Barbati or Krouzeri Beach where white pebble shores and turquoise warm seas present picturesque settings for you to relax or explore life under the waves with water-sports, diving and snorkelling offered here. After a meal at any of the restaurants that serve these beaches, why not book a boat tour to the caves, coves and bays that surround this side of the coast!
Sandy beaches lie in wait for your arrival too, so to get a different type of beach experience head to the near-deserted Halikounas Beach for a tranquil escape on sandy shores with just loved ones, the sand and sea! Or head to Barbati Beach where you can find amenities, facilities and activities in a more built-up beach, however, rest assured you will find ample personal space to truly unwind on the soft golden sand! For a beach trip that will allow you to truly immerse in the vibrant towns and villages on this island, head to Ipsos just a few miles from Barbati Beach. Unbelievably blue seas greet you as you step on soft sandy shores and at night, the towns and villages come alive and you can revel the whole night long in bars and nightclubs!