Sitting in the heart of the Ionian Sea, Corfu is an island that’s full of rich history, beautiful beaches and rugged mountains. Shakespeare’s The Tempest is thought to have been set on the island, which has also been mentioned throughout Homer’s Odyssey, and acted as a backdrop in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only.

The island’s beaches range from sandy to rocky, and boast calm clear water that’s ideal for diving. Corfu’s rich history can be seen in Corfu Town, where a walled fortress speaks to the island’s Venetian past and in an archeological museum is housed in a 19th century villa. Further out on the island animal lovers can visit the Corfu Donkey Rescue and a picturesque monastery run by small group of monks welcomes guests to sample hand pressed olive oil.

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Things to do:

  • Find true love with a swim through the Canal d’Amour

  • Enjoy a few drinks on a bar or tsipouradika crawl on Prosalendou Street

  • Sample the local Corfiot cuisine, a blend of Italian and Mediterranean flavors

  • Rent a bike and travel to one of Crofu’s secluded beaches like Rovinia

  • Take a tour of one of Corfu’s many olive olive farms and taste freshly pressed olive oil