Corfu

The local area

Corfu is an island that's saturated in romance. A place of rest and recovery for the shipwrecked Odysseus, this is an island that has myths and legends imprinted throughout its wooded hills and sparkling coves.

To visit Corfu is to step into a story and, with a friendly population, breath-taking scenery and proud cultural history, it will be one you'll want to revisit whenever you can. Our beautiful villa is a perfectly positioned second home to enjoy all this idyllic island has to offer.

The History of Corfu

Placed between the west coast of Greece and the heel of Italy, Corfu has a long and complicated past defined by conquest, pirate raids, and legend. Known as Kerkyra in Greek, Corfu owes its name to the nymph Korkyra, the daughter of a river god who was brought to the island by a besotted Poseidon - a mythic connection to the sea that is reflected in its true history.

Inhabited since the Palaeolithic era, the island is home to ancient temples and towns built by the sea-faring Phoenicians. Its strategic location and importance as a naval base saw it ruled by everyone from the Romans to Napoleon Bonaparte's French State. It's these waves of varying influences that have created the unique and beautiful island we see today.

What to See and Do in Corfu

Our luxury villa in Corfu can be found in the horseshoe shaped bay of Kalami, widely considered to be the most tranquil beauty spot on the island. With villages clinging to the hillsides, an amphitheatre of island greenery embracing the Ionian Sea and air of relaxed charm, it's easy to see why.

Here you can relax on perfect sand of Kalami's blue-flag beach listening to the waves, or wander around Kalami town enjoying the seasonal festivals and soaking in the authentic Corfu culture.

Hiring a boat to explore the North East of the island is another way to experience the best of Corfu, while picturesque harbours, hidden bays and traditional taverns are all to be enjoyed at the end of scenic walks.

Corfu Food and Drink

Dominated by local produce, Corfu can offer some of the best food found in the Mediterranean. The island's interior glimmers with olive groves, you can find interesting cheeses from local farms and the waters around the island offer up beautiful seafood. Some traditional dishes to try on your stay include the stuffed aubergines called Iman eggplants, the spicy fish soup Bourdeto and, of course, the famous Greek salad, Horiatiki.

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Corfu

The local area

The History of Corfu

What to See and Do in Corfu

Corfu Food and Drink

The Experience

Etrusco

Agni Taverna

Glyfa Taverna

Piedra del Mar

Toula’s

The Venetian Well

Eucaliptus (Aghios Stefanos)

Galini Taverna

Barbas Taverna

Josephine Café

Naok Azur Cafe & Cocktail Bars

Liston Café

Achillion Palace

Aqualand

Old Fortress

Dassia Paint Balling

Mon Repos Palace

New Fortress

City Palace

Corfu Old Town

Canal d’ Amour

Kentroma

Agios Stephanos

Kalami

Agni

Kassiopi

Barbati

Nissaki

Barbati Beach

Nissaki Beach

Agni Bay

Kalami Beach

Avlaki Beach

Corfu Golf Club

Charter boats

Scuba diving

Tennis

Horse & Pony Riding School

Cycling

Walks

Elixir Beauty Spa at Corfu Imperial

Asian Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat

Day sailing trips

Short sailing cruise

Ambelonas Corfu

Shopping in Corfu Town

Sweet N' Spicy Bahar Shop

Corfu Sandals

Zea Delicatessen

Nolita Corfu

La Cucina

Agni Boats

Kouloura Taverna

The White House

Tavernaki

Cake Boutique

Papagiorgis

Corfu Sailing Restaurant

Trilogia Restaurant Corfu

Pyramid Restaurant Cafe

Vitamins Taverna

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