FIVE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE CORFU WITH TIPS FROM OUR LOCAL EXPERT
1 In the old town of Corfu, go for a sunset stroll along the coastal road from the old port past the Mouragia area and see neoclassical buildings bathed in golden light. Conclude your walk at sprawling Spianada Square, which comes alive with youthful laughter every evening.
2 Issos beach is the island’s most jawdroppingly spectacular stretch of fine, golden sand.
Explore the dunes, where sand orchids grow, and a rare cedar forest that reaches the shores of Lake Korission, Corfu’s most significant wetland habitat.
3 Even if you don’t choose to stay at The White House, the former home of the Durrells (available for rent), it’s well worth dropping in at the seaside dining spot adjacent to the villa. The breezy al fresco taverna features 180-degree views of Kalami Bay with innovative takes on local cuisine.
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4 No visit to Corfu is complete without hiring a motorboat to explore the coastline at your own speed – San Stefano Boats is one pick among many. The northeastern coast in particular is blessed with endless sheltered beaches, bays and coves, some of which are accessible only by sea. sanstefanoboats. com
5 Book a tasting tour of The Governor, a thirdgeneration olive oil producer that has married tradition and technology to create premium Evoo. You’ll visit olive groves, see a 15thcentury mill and sample the golden elixir. thegovernor.gr
For our full guide to Corfu see telegraph. co.uk/ tt-corfu-guide