Best places to stay:
There’s always a hotel which is far from the madding August crowds if you look hard enough, and, in super-saturated Corfu, Labranda Sandy Beach Resort in the southwest of the island fulfils these conditions.
Close both to Issos beach and the Korission lagoon, this is a resort whose USP lies within its gourmet network of six restaurants – the gelateria is as good as any in Italy – and four bars.
The kids’ programs are particularly extensive and appealing, but there are music and culture shows for adults in the evenings with higher standards than the entertainment offered elsewhere.
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Other worthwhile experiences in this destination if you have the time or the interest, closest first
Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece[3.1 miles]
A protected natural monument and twitcher’s paradise, comprising 126 bird species nesting among salt cedars, reed beds and tamarisk groves. It lies by the small village of Agios Matthaios near Corfu’s two best beaches, Chalikouna and Issos.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece[14.8 miles]
Built in 1890 by the Empress Elisabeth of Austria and subsequently bought by Germany’s Kaiser Wilhelm II, this is a Victorian folly dedicated to Achilles with classically inspired statues, murals, colonnades and gardens but, admittedly, breathtaking views.
Best for ages: 18+ | £7
Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece[18.8 miles]
The Kanoni peninsula is one of the most photographed tourist spots in Greece. Climb up Analipsis hill to reach the small square, from where you can enjoy the view to a the wooded island of Pontikonissi, and the 17th-century Vlachairna monastery in the middle of the bay, connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece[19.5 miles]
A neoclassical mansion, originally built by the British High Commissioner, later summer residence of the former Greek Royal Family and birthplace of Prince Philip, it now houses the Museum of Palaiopolis. Palaiopolis was the ancient Corfiot capital whose ruins– including the Agora and the Temple of Apollo (c. 500 BC) – are within the Mon Repos estate.
Best for ages: 18+ | £3
