Yannis Divramis 
A good Corfu itinerary needs five days to combine the Venetian Old Town, the Achilleion Palace, the west-coast beaches and a boat trip to Paxos, with seven days ideal for a relaxed pace. Three days cover the essentials. This guide lays out day-by-day plans for 3, 5 and 7 days and how to make the … Read more
The best base on the island depends on the trip, and where to stay in Corfu comes down to Corfu Town for culture and first-timers, the green north-east coast for quiet luxury, the west coast for golden beaches and sunsets, or family resorts like Dassia and Acharavi. The large island offers a base for every … Read more
Knowing how to get to Corfu means choosing between flying into Corfu International Airport from Athens, Thessaloniki and many European cities, taking the ferry from Igoumenitsa on the mainland in about 1.5 hours, or sailing from Italy. Well connected by air and sea, the island is one of the easiest in Greece to reach. This … Read more
Corfu beaches span the turquoise coves and cliffs of Paleokastritsa, the golden family sands of Glyfada and Agios Gordios, the famous Canal d’Amour at Sidari, and quiet pebble bays on the green north-east coast. The lush Ionian island offers more variety of coast than almost anywhere in Greece. This guide covers the best beaches and … Read more
Corfu boat tours sail to the Ionian jewels of Paxos and Antipaxos with their sea caves and Caribbean-blue coves, explore the Blue Caves and the cliffs of Paleokastritsa, and cross to Albania and the mainland resort of Parga. They reach turquoise water and hidden coves no road serves. This guide covers the main boat trips, … Read more
The best things to do in Corfu mix the UNESCO-listed Venetian Old Town, the opulent Achilleion Palace, the cliffs and coves of Paleokastritsa, and boat trips to Paxos and Antipaxos. Greener and more cosmopolitan than the Cyclades, the Ionian island blends history, beaches and lush hills. This guide ranks the island’s top attractions, activities and … Read more
A Paros ATV quad tour explores the island’s hidden beaches, traditional villages and ancient ruins on four wheels, with guided off-road safaris for first-timers or self-drive hire for the independent. Open-air and fun, an ATV or buggy reaches places a car cannot. This guide covers ATV versus buggy, the costs, what to expect on a … Read more
In the Paros vs Milos choice, Milos wins for unique volcanic landscapes and otherworldly beaches like Sarakiniko, while Paros wins for variety, nightlife, value, romance and connections. The two islands are both rising stars of the Cyclades but offer different holidays. This guide compares them across scenery, beaches, cost, nightlife and logistics to help you … Read more
Paros airport takes direct flights from Athens in about 50 minutes, with up to fourteen flights a day in summer, operated by Sky Express and Olympic Air. Small and modern, it sits about 10 kilometres from Parikia and offers a fast alternative to the ferry. This guide covers the flights, the airlines, the prices, and … Read more
Despotiko is a small, uninhabited islet off the west coast of Antiparos, home to a great ancient Sanctuary of Apollo that some archaeologists rank alongside, or even above, the famous sanctuary on Delos. Reached by a short boat trip, it offers a rare, peaceful encounter with classical Greece. This guide covers its history, the sanctuary, … Read more