Step back in time with a villa holiday on the historic island of Corfu
Deep down, though we may try to deny it, we all love a little bit of history. It connects us with the past and in many ways maps out the road for the future. Sadly, we rarely appreciate the history we see daily on our door steps, probably because it’s just too familiar. We only truly appreciate history and culture when we travel to somewhere different. Well, if you’re looking to absorb a little local culture and get a taste for the past, then there are fewer better places to visit than the Ionian Island of Corfu. (more…)
The satellite islands of Paxos and Andípaxi (part two)
The essence of any Villa holiday is freedom and the ability to do what you like when you like. Obviously for most people that simply means making the most of the facilities on offer in your villa, whether that’s soaking up the sun and the view, or simply lounging by the pool. If relaxation is what you’re after, then villa holidays don’t get much better than this. But other people are more adventurous and intrepid: they like to get out and about and explore. Now the Ionian Islands are ripe for that. They’re soaked in history that dates back well over two centuries. If you’re one of these adventurers, then you’ll be spoilt for choice about what to do on your Corfu villa holiday. (more…)
The satellite islands of Paxos and Andípaxi (part one)
If you’re thinking of booking a Villa holiday in Corfu, then you may be wondering if the island has enough to keep you entertained for the whole of your fortnight break. Well, rest assured it does. Whether you’re looking for sun and sand, or rest and recuperation, Corfu will have something to offer you. But, if you’d rather venture further afield from your holiday villa, then you might consider visiting the quiet and beautiful satellite islands of Paxos and Andípaxi, which are both easily reachable from the mainland. (more…)
Corfu: the ultimate villa holiday destination
If you’re looking to get away from it all this summer and forget the recession for a while at least, then you could do no better than book yourself a Villa holiday. Now there’s an infinite variety of places you could choose to visit, but we’d have to say that if your priorities are sun, sea and secluded beaches, then there is no better place to visit than the beautiful island of Kérkira. Corfu, or the green island, is the ultimate villa holiday destination. (more…)
Corfu’s satellite islands
If you’re considering taking a break this summer, then we can honestly recommend Corfu as the ideal holiday destination. A Villa holiday in Corfu will always deliver because Corfu is the island that has it all. It’s a wonderful and beautiful island that keeps on giving and offers something for everyone. If you’re looking for entertainment and company during the day, then our Corfu villas are tailor-made for you. The villas may be tucked away in a quiet and secluded location, but they’re only a short drive away from bustling towns like Benítses and Kassiopi. (more…)
The food of Corfu
Whatever you plan to do on your Villa holiday in Corfu, one thing is for sure – food will play a very large part in your holiday experience. Food can evoke many memories and serve as a reminder of how you enjoyed your time on the island. That’s the beauty of villa holidays: you’re free to come and go as you please and eat as and when you want to. You’re not tied by specific meal times as you would be with hotel accommodation. When you book your Corfu villa holiday you’ll be able to eat out at the wide variety of bars and tavernas whenever the mood takes you, or pick up a few local specialities and cook them at leisure when you’re back by the side of the pool. That sounds like the perfect holiday to us: sand, sun, plenty of good food and oodles of the local white wine Retsina. What’s not to like? (more…)
The east coast from Benítses to Boukári
Corfu is an island of contrast. There are some areas of outstanding natural beauty, and sadly there are also areas where excessive tourism and traffic has taken its toll. It’s a sad fact of life, but inevitable when cheap package holidays become popular. However, one of the beauties of a Villa holiday in Corfu is that you can, should you so desire, avoid these hot spots and head of to the more remote coves and sandy beaches. However, it can be unfair to judge harshly: one man’s meat is another man’s murder as they say. Some people who rent a holiday villa may actually like such places. (more…)
Central and southern Corfu
Any Villa holiday would not be complete without a bit of sight seeing. The beauty of choosing a villa holiday in Corfu is that there really is so much to see. Corfu isn’t just the green and friendly island: it’s an island an undeniable beauty which an incredible variety of destinations that all merit a visit. Yet for some reason central and southern Corfu is neglected by tourists and sightseers. It’s a great shame, but in many ways that can be a benefit for those who choose to visit the area, as they’ll be left in peace and be free to explore at leisure. So, why not hire a car for a few days during your villa holiday and head out to the unspoilt region of central and southern Corfu? (more…)
Paleokastrítsa and the Northwest coast of Corfu
A Corfu Villa holiday can be all you need if all you want to do is relax and soak up the sun. For many of us, that’s what holiday villas are all about: just lounging around our own private pool and reading or snoozing in the afternoon sun. However, some holiday makers are more adventurous and like to get out and about. Transport on the island generally is good and reliable, but if you really want to see more of the island, then you’re better of hiring a car for a day or two. If you do decide to do this, then one of the best trips you can make is to head off towards Paleokastrítsa and the Northwest coast. (more…)
The islets of Vlahérna, Pondikonissi and the Achillion Palace
If you’re not the type to just lie around the pool on your Villa holiday and soak up the dun, then the chances are you’re the curious type to likes to visit the local sites and attractions and absorb some of the history band culture of your chosen holiday destination. Well, you couldn’t choose a more varied and historic place than the friendly isle of Kérkira. A holiday villa in Corfu will provide a perfect base for travelling and visiting the more famous sites of this lush and green island. Speaking of islands, whilst your here you might want to take the time to visit two of Kérkira’s most famous islands, Vlahérna and Pondikonissi. (more…)
