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16 best hotels in Corfu to make the most of this verdant island
Known to the Greeks as Kerkyra, Corfu is a verdant Ionian island where Homer’s Odysseus was famously shipwrecked – and where Prince Philip, father of Britain’s current monarch, was born. For some, the best hotels in Corfu are reason enough to visit this charming Greek island, but it bursts at the seams with unforgettable experiences, too. From Venetian fortresses, Byzantine churches, and centuries-old palazzi to mountain-perched medieval monasteries and magical museums, culture vultures are guaranteed to get their fix here.
Beach lovers will also have a ball as they bliss out on one of more than 30 pristine Blue Flag beaches lapped by translucent waters, including Issos, where Bond film For Your Eyes Only was shot, and the Canal D’Amour – a narrow sea channel hemmed in by towering cliffs that earned its name from a local legend claiming that if you swim here, you’re guaranteed to find the love of your life.
Away from the beach, hiking trails meander through sweet-scented pine forests and dizzy gorges, whilst the maze-like streets of time-forgotten villages lead to homely tavernas where you can sample traditional treats including pastitsada, rooster slow-cooked in a spicy red sauce, or savoro, pan-fried fish drizzled with a garlicky sweet-and-sour sauce. And when it comes to fine stays rest assured: from chic boutique hotels to laidback havens or family-friendly resorts the island which was once home to the eccentric Durrell family, has you covered. These are the best hotels in Corfu.
