Discover authentic Greece in luxurious seclusion
Find out why they call the Med the beautiful sea on a premium all-inclusive holiday to the idyllic, sun-blessed island of Corfu, peacefully hidden away from the crowds
The MarBella brand owes its name to the words ‘mar’ and ‘bella’ – meaning ‘beautiful sea’ – and that’s an apt description of Greece’s sunblessed, olive oil-drizzled Ionian coast. On the shores of Corfu and the mainland you’ll find some stylish places to stay, where premium all-inclusive transcends the package holiday clichés. A British Airways Holidays break to the Ionian feels more like staying in a lavish villa while the owners are away than checking into an off-the-peg beach resort.
LUXURY MEETS GREENERY
On the mainland, near the southern tip of Corfu, MarBella Elix Preveza nestles into a fragrant pine forest, crowning a headland at the tip of a stunning beach.
From the elegant pool terrace, views take in a tranquil strip of sand, the green buttress of the next headland and the distant hummocks of Corfu and its neighbours. The resort is clad in local stone, full of peaceful corners and bathed in golden sunlight, and rooms have a similarly dreamlike quality, with warm tones and uncluttered, modernist lines.
Premium all-inclusive here means fine dining on the stepped hillside, a more casual experience eating on the beach, or the option to dine out at selected local restaurants along the coast. Activities for adults and kids are also part of the package.
CHIC FAMILY APPEAL
A short boat ride across the bay, MarBella Corfu, pictured above right, is secreted away on Corfu’s eastern seaboard, close to the village of Strongylí. As with other properties in the MarBella family, this inviting escape is wrapped up in a green shawl of woodland, beside a sparsely developed and inviting beachfringed shoreline.
The focus is on families, with premium all-inclusive perks such as water slides and a kids’ club that ventures beyond the conventional to include activities such as ceramic classes and robotics.
Chic, contemporary rooms make the most of the Mediterranean sunshine, and views take in green hills dropping down to the beach and a sweep of water slipping away towards the Greek mainland.
MAKING YOUR STAY SPECIAL
The premium all-inclusive concept is done in style, with buffet dining supplemented by four à la carte dinners per week featuring seasonal Corfu delicacies, plus a grown-up drinks list. Or enjoy a candlelit dinner in your suite – just one of the little extras that scores points with couples at this romantic escape. Book into one of the sleek suites for maximum space and private pools..
What’s more, an upgraded MarBella signature suites programme – a world of exclusive benefits designed to make your holiday even more luxurious – is available at both hotels.
All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your allinclusive holiday now with a low deposit at ba.com/elix or ba.com/marbella-corfu