10 Corfu must-dos

ENJOY A BOAT TRIP

No holiday is complete without a boat trip, and sun worshippers will enjoy lazing on the deck in the sunshine en route to the next village.

GO BIRDWATCHING

There are around 300 species of birds on the island. Book a tour with a local ornithologist who may take you to the salt pans.

TRY IN-TRINITY

This new fitness craze, a cross between yoga and martial arts is the brainchild of Johnny G who also developed spinning.

VISIT CORFU OLD TOWN

Regarded as the cosmopolitan capital of the island, Corfu Town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

CHILL OUT AT A STREET CAFÉ

Watch the world go by in a street café. There are a number of al fresco drinking and dining options, perfect for people-watching.

LUNCH WITH CORFIOT BEER

The Corfiots enjoy extended lunches, with several courses spanning several hours. Embrace this culture by dining on local seafood and wash down with a Corfiot beer, or three. There are seven kinds brewed on Corfu.

TRY A CORFU SPRITZER

Kumquats, grown locally, look like mini oval oranges and perhaps the best way to enjoy it is in the cocktail, Corfu Spritzer.

VISIT PETRITI

Here, you are guaranteed the freshest of fish, as the fishing boats line the small harbour of Petriti. Quaint and peaceful.

TAKE A HIKE

With its lush green landscape and rugged mountains, Corfu is a hikers paradise. However, you don’t need to push yourself, a leisurely stroll up one of its peaks is just as enjoyable.

GO ON A COASTAL DRIVE

Whether you hire a car or take a bus or taxi, driving around the coast of Corfu island should be on any holidaymakers’ list. It takes around two hours to drive from the north to the south.