Luxury Corfu Holidays

Greece's emerald isle

Corfu stands guard at the entrance to the Adriatic – on one side, you've got Albania and the Greek mainland, and on the other, Italy. It's a setting that's earned it more than its fair share of interest from invading hordes in the past, and it's why you'll find a mix of influences across the island today – particularly in pretty Corfu Town, which has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

Corfu holds the title for the greenest of the Greek islands. Rolling hills, groves of olive trees (a whopping two million are spread across the island) and mountains blanketed in pine forests have given Corfu the nickname the Emerald Island.

Head to the coast, meanwhile, and you'll discover sweeps of sand and shingle, plus a generous helping of tucked-away coves. The beaches are also beautiful on the neighbouring isles of Paxos and Antipaxos, both easily reached by boat from Corfu Town’s harbour.

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Corfu, Kontokali

Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa

2513 reviews

7 nights from £1032 per person

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Wednesday, 07 May 2025

London Gatwick

Bed & Breakfast | Garden View Bungalow

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Corfu, Moraitika

Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu

975 reviews

7 nights from £1070 per person

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Wednesday, 07 May 2025

London Gatwick

Bed & Breakfast | Emerald Retreat

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Corfu, Agios Ioannis Peristeron

MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection

4221 reviews

7 nights from £1265 per person

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Wednesday, 07 May 2025

London Gatwick

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Our pick of the top hotels in Corfu

Every one of our hotels is handpicked and personally visited by our team

Corfu, Dassia Bay

Ikos Dassia

This polished beachfront hotel exemplifies 5-star luxury with impeccable attention to detail
Exquisite choice of 7 on-site restaurants, from casual to fine dining options
Enjoy clear blue waters of the Ionian Sea and golden sandy beach

Corfu, Moraitika

Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu

Adults only, with five star excellence
Modern,chic and luxurious
Enjoy personal training, yoga and a spa
Beachfront and surrounded by Olive Groves

Corfu, Agios Ioannis Peristeron

MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection

Five restaurants and five bars, offering an array of international cuisines to discerning palates
Luxurious spa, with locally sourced and internationally renowned cosmetics and products
An activities programme to satisfy even the most adventurous of guests
Comprehensive children’s clubs, catering for babies, kids and teenagers independently

Corfu, Kommeno

Corfu Imperial, Grecotel Luxury Beach Resort

Situated on a private Kommeno Peninsula, with an exclusive collection of luxury accommodation.
The Dine Club, offering a new half board dining experience and complimentary inclusions.
Tours to Danilia Village, the film set of the 'The Durrells' as well as an abundance of activities.

Corfu, Glyfada

Domes of Corfu, Autograph Collection

A modern resort with a choice of cuisine and state of the art wellness centre
Haute Living Selection offering a collection of premium rooms and added values
Set in cosmopolitan Corfu, beside a sandy natural beach with beautiful sea views
Family and Adult Only Swimming Pools with designated areas

Corfu, Messonghi

The Olivar Suites

Exclusive 5* boutique hotel, built within a hundred year old olive-grove.
An all-suite hotel surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Corfiot south east coast.
All day gourmet dining available, offering a variety of Corfiot, Greek & Mediterranean tastes.

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Things to do in CorfuExplore Corfu Town

Corfu Town stars a UNESCO-listed old quarter filled with pastel-painted neoclassical mansions, and guarded by a citadel and fortress. Shop for gold jewellery and handmade lace in the town's boutiques, or head to the morning market for wedges of Parmesan-like kefalotyri cheese. Local fishermen peddle their wares here, too: follow your nose to the stalls that cook up fresh seafood like sardines. Alternatively, sit back with a strong Greek coffee or a glass of retsina (pine-spiced wine) at one of the cafés lining sprawling Spianada Square.

Things to do in CorfuTour Paleokastritsa Monastery

The Monastery of Paleokastritsa has perched on a hilltop in north-west Corfu since the 13^th century, commanding sweeping views over the craggy coastline. Admire the apricot and cream walls, flowering courtyard garden and cloister-like tunnels before ducking inside. The whole place is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, so the walls are covered in shining statues and glittering paintings. Remember to make time for the museum next door, too – it holds holy books and rare icons dating back to the Byzantine era.

Things to do in CorfuVisit Paxos and Antipaxos

The twin islands of Paxos and Antipaxos lie just south of Corfu. Join a boat trip there and spend the day swimming and snorkelling in clear waters, lazing on white-pebble beaches, and exploring Paxos' sea caves. Some of the caves are as big as churches, with the acoustics to match. The Blue Caves are the most popular choice, thanks to a natural skylight that turns the water bright turquoise. Cruises come in all shapes and sizes, too, from sunset voyages to private trips that let you chart your own course.

Destinations in Corfu

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Agios Ioannis Peristeron

Agios Ioannis Peristeron is little more than a handful of plush hotels and sea-view tavernas that climb up from the beach into the forested hillside – and that’s exactly its charm.

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Benitses

Soft sand beaches, classic Greek architecture, and local freshly caught seafood on the beachfront, Benitses holidays offer the best of Greece in a tranquil village.

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Glyfada

One of Corfu's most beautiful blue flag beaches, Glyfada, is situated on Corfu's west coast, beneath the hill of Pelekas.

Panoramic view of Kerkyra, capital of Corfu island, Greece

Messonghi

Along the coast from neighbouring Moraitika, sits the quaint village of Messonghi, a popular destination that has retained its ancient charm.

View on the beach in Moraitika with sun umbrellas on the sunrise on the the island Corfu, Greece.

Moraitika

Located on Corfu’s east coast, holidays to Moraitika are full of lazy days on the golden sands of the beach or wandering through the pretty streets of the town.

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Dassia Bay

Dassia Bay is one of Corfu’s original beach resorts. It’s always had a low-key feel, dealing out landscaped hotels, cocktail bars and boat hire outlets all along the sandy bay.

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Kommeno

Kommeno is a snaking peninsula on the east coast. Thanks to its narrow shape, hotels here get a double – or sometimes triple – helping of beaches, plus views back to neighbouring Gouvia.

View of the Gouvia bay at the ionian island of Corfu in Greece

Kontokali

Venetian villas and sand-side spa hotels dot the bay of Kontokali – a sweep of coastline with an illustrious literary heritage. Best of all, it’s just north of Corfu Town.

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Family holidays in Corfu

One of the liveliest islands in Greece, Corfu is full of beautiful beaches, as well as plenty of things to do inland. Kids will love a visit to the Corfu Donkey Rescue Centre while those wanting to keep active will find lots of water sports and activities as well as opportunities to hike, mountain bike and horse ride inland.

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Flight Information

Flight time from the UK to Corfu (CFU) is around 3 hours.

If you're planning a trip to Corfu from the UK, the following airports have direct flights:
Aberdeen (ABZ), Belfast International (BFS), Birmingham (BHX), Bournemouth (BOH), Bristol (BRS), Cardiff (CWL), East Midlands (EMA), Edinburgh (EDI), Exeter (EXT), Glasgow (GLA), Leeds Bradford (LBA), Liverpool (LPL), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Stansted (STN), Manchester (MAN), Newcastle (NCL) and Norwich (NWI).

When to go

Like the rest of Greece, Corfu is a reliable year-round destination for sunshine, with the holiday season running loosely from March all the way to October. The mercury is at its peak in July and August, when temperatures push past 30°C and you can expect sunshine 12 hours a day.

Visa Information

Currently visas are not required for UK citizens travelling to Greece.

Tipping

In Greece, a service charge will be included in the bill at restaurants and bars. Much like the UK, an additional tip is not required, although is appreciated for particularly good service. It is common to round off the amount when paying cash, particularly with wait staff and taxi drivers.

Introduction to languages

The official language of Greece is Greek. English is widely spoken, too, so getting by is easy.

Corfu Specialities Corfu’s cuisine is similar to mainland Greece, with a focus on local produce like meat, cheese and olive oil. Being an island, Corfu’s cuisine has a bigger focus on fresh seafood; squid and octopus are popular, and fish is traditionally marinated in olive oil and lemon juice, then baked or grilled whole. Classic Corfiot dishes to look out for include moussaka (layers of aubergine and minced meat), kleftiko (slow-cooked lamb) and baklava (a pastry dessert steeped in cinnamon and walnuts).

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Corfu is only an hour's flight from Athens, so makes a great twin-centre option with the Athenian Riviera.

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