Places in Corfu
Corfu combines Venetian fortresses and arcaded squares with olive-covered hills, sandy beaches and small coastal villages. Corfu Town’s lanes lead between the Old Fortress, the Liston and the Palace of St Michael and St George. Beyond town, Paleokastritsa has rocky bays and a hilltop monastery, while Old Perithia preserves a mountain village setting. The west coast’s Glyfada beach and the eastern resort areas offer different bases; allow for winding roads when travelling across the island.
Etrusco
Kato Korakiana, Greece
Etrusco makes a persuasive case for planning an evening around a single restaurant. Ettore Botrini draws on his Corfiot and Italian background, connecting contemporary cooking to the herbs, flowers and ingredients of the surrounding estate. The courtyard setting gives the experience a sense of place beyond the plate. Come for an unhurried dinner and a personal interpretation of the island, with enough time to appreciate the sequence and discuss any dietary requirements before arrival.
A destination dinner with Corfiot roots
Domes Miramare
Moraitika, Greece
Domes Miramare combines an olive-grove setting with a distinctly adult approach to seaside leisure. The accommodation is divided between a Seafront Wing and a Panoramic Wing, giving guests a meaningful choice between closeness to the shore and an elevated outlook. Soma Spa, several pools and a range of dining venues support days spent largely at the resort. Choose the wing and room category carefully, especially if beach access or a particular view is central to your stay.
An elegant adults-only retreat
Walk Corfu Old Town
Corfu Town, Greece
Corfu’s old town rewards a walk that makes room for detours. Begin among Campiello’s narrow lanes, where tall buildings and small squares create an intimate scale, then emerge into the open space of Spianada and the arcades of Liston. The changing architecture reflects the island’s layered history without requiring a museum ticket. Give yourself time to pause for coffee, look above the shopfronts and return to a favourite lane once the light has changed.
Architecture and everyday island life
Explore the Old Fortress
Corfu Town, Greece
Crossing the sea moat into the Old Fortress feels like leaving the town for a separate world of stone walls and military architecture. Venetian defences, later barracks and the church of Saint George reveal successive chapters of Corfu’s history. The climb to the highest point adds a clear view of the relationship between town and sea. Allow time for both the structures and the outlook, with sturdy shoes for the uneven surfaces and an unhurried ascent.
Defensive history and panoramic views
The Olivar Suites
Mesongi, Greece
The Olivar Suites builds its identity around a late eighteenth-century olive mill on Corfu’s southeast coast. Standalone suites combine earthy interiors with outdoor space, while the old mill now houses Olibar and the beachside Flya restaurant uses seasonal Mediterranean ingredients. The arrangement encourages an easy rhythm between suite, pool and shore. Accommodation varies importantly: some categories have private pools, while others have balconies or sundecks, so book the precise combination of privacy, water and view that you want.
Private space around a historic olive mill
Pomo d’Oro
Corfu Town, Greece
Pomo d’Oro gives familiar Corfiot ingredients a contemporary, playful treatment under chef Aristotelis Megoulas. The menu brings together handmade pasta, island seafood, vegetables and regional flavours, with dishes such as sofrito-filled fritters showing how tradition can become something new. Corfiot wines provide a useful way to continue that exploration at the table. Choose it for a thoughtful dinner in town when you want local character expressed through an individual chef’s imagination rather than a straightforward traditional menu.
Creative local ingredients
Corfu Imperial
Kommeno peninsula, Greece
Corfu Imperial occupies the end of the Kommeno peninsula, where gardens, beach coves and sea-facing accommodation create a setting with a strong sense of arrival. Rooms, bungalows and waterfront villas give it a broad range of possibilities, from a conventional hotel stay to a larger family gathering. Dining and a promenade through the grounds add to the appeal of staying on site. Compare the different accommodation areas and access to the shore before choosing the version of the resort that suits you.
A substantial resort with waterfront villas
The Venetian Well
Corfu Town, Greece
The Venetian Well combines a historic town setting with carefully composed modern cooking. Its menu moves between seafood, meat and vegetables, using ingredients such as Corfiot salami alongside a broader range of contemporary influences. The summer setting around Kremasti Square is an important part of its character, but the restaurant changes location for winter service. Treat the setting, menu and season as one decision, and confirm where your particular reservation will take place before planning the evening.
An atmospheric occasion dinner
Visit the Museum of Asian Art
Corfu Town, Greece
The Museum of Asian Art offers an unexpected change of perspective in the Palace of Saint Michael and Saint George. Collections range across Chinese and Japanese art, Central Asia and the cultures of South and Southeast Asia, while the palace contributes its own architectural interest. Choose a few areas to explore closely rather than treating the rooms as a checklist. It is particularly rewarding when you have already spent time walking outside and want a quieter, more concentrated cultural visit.
Asian collections in a historic palace
Ikos Odisia
Dassia Bay, Greece
Ikos Odisia spreads across a green peninsula overlooking a sheltered bay, with terrace restaurants and accommodation arranged to make the most of the coastal setting. Its all-inclusive format is especially useful for travellers who want much of the holiday organised in one place. The room range extends to large bungalow villas with private pools, offering another option for families travelling together. Choose by layout and location, then confirm restaurant arrangements and the specific inclusions attached to your reservation.
An expansive all-inclusive family stay
Klimataria
Benitses, Greece
Klimataria is a small family restaurant in Benitses, where Nikos and Lilly Bellos keep the focus on Corfiot cooking and good ingredients. Fish is central to its identity, making this a rewarding place to explore the island’s culinary traditions without a large resort setting. The scale encourages advance planning, especially for a particular table or dish. Ask what is best that day and allow the kitchen’s available produce to shape a relaxed lunch or dinner.
Traditional Corfiot fish cooking
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Corfu
Corfu Town, Greece
The Archaeological Museum reaches further back than Corfu Town’s familiar Venetian streets. Its collections trace the island from prehistory through the Roman period, with the monumental Gorgon pediment from the sanctuary of Artemis providing a powerful centrepiece. Smaller finds and other sculptures add context to that dramatic encounter. Make it a focused visit before exploring the ancient sites around the Kanoni peninsula, or use it as an indoor counterpoint to a day spent among the town’s squares and fortifications.
Understanding ancient Corfu
Makris
Moraitika, Greece
Makris is the fine-dining restaurant at Domes Miramare, with chef patron Petros Dimas shaping a contemporary Mediterranean approach. A degustation menu and a comfort fine-dining menu offer different ways into the cooking, while the wider resort’s emphasis on Greek and Corfiot flavours gives the restaurant a clear geographical context. Plan it as a dedicated evening rather than an incidental hotel meal, and establish the available menu, external guest arrangements and seasonal opening when you reserve.
A refined Greek tasting dinner
Explore Mon Repos and the Palaiopolis Museum
Kanoni peninsula, Greece
Mon Repos combines a neoclassical mansion, an archaeological museum and a green estate south of central Corfu Town. Inside, displays connect the building’s British-period residents with discoveries from ancient Palaiopolis, giving the visit two distinct historical layers. Outside, the park invites a slower walk among trees and traces of earlier monuments. Plan time for both elements and check museum access independently of the grounds, especially if the exhibition is the main reason for your visit.
A museum visit with a park walk
Ikos Dassia
Dassia, Greece
Ikos Dassia sets rooms and suites within landscaped grounds beside the bay, combining a serviced beach with pools, terrace dining and a broad activity programme. The appeal is the convenience of an all-inclusive stay with several ways to spend the day, from tennis and watersports to a quieter interval by the sea. Accommodation ranges from double rooms to beachfront suites with private pools. Check the location and outdoor space of your category, and arrange restaurant bookings early for a smoother stay.
A polished all-inclusive beach resort
Climb to Angelokastro
Krini, Greece
Angelokastro occupies a commanding cliff above Corfu’s northwest coast, making the approach part of the experience. The surviving castle and small churches reveal a defensive site shaped by its steep natural setting. Once at the top, the outlook across the western coastline explains why the position mattered. Visit with time to climb steadily and explore the remains, rather than rushing up for a photograph, and choose a cooler part of the day when conditions allow.
A dramatic Byzantine lookout
Pietra
Roda, Greece
Pietra is the signature restaurant at Unda, with Miltos Armenis directing a menu built around Mediterranean ingredients and contemporary technique. Seasonal local produce is central to the operator’s description, giving the cooking a connection to the island beyond the resort surroundings. It is a useful choice for a special dinner on Corfu’s north coast, particularly when you want a more composed dining experience. Confirm the current menu and access arrangements, since restaurant bookings are distinct from hotel stays.
Contemporary island cooking in a resort setting
Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa
Benitses hills, Akra Punta, Greece
Angsana Corfu sits on a hillside above the Ionian Sea, with a sweeping infinity pool establishing the resort’s visual character. Rooms, suites and Mediterranean-style villas with private pools offer different levels of space and privacy. The spa and dining programme bring together the group’s Asian background and its Greek setting, while a beach adds another way to enjoy the coast. It suits travellers who want a substantial resort experience; establish how your accommodation connects with the beach and other facilities.
Wellness and an elevated sea view
Toula’s Seaside
Agni Bay, Greece
Toula’s Seaside makes Agni Bay a dining destination as well as a coastal stop. Chef Toula Katsarou-Vergetis combines Greek recipes with contemporary techniques, while vegetables, fruit and herbs from the restaurant’s own organic garden support the cooking. Seafood and the waterside setting are central to its appeal. Give the meal room in your itinerary, and arrange your journey home before sitting down, especially if you plan to explore the wine list or arrive by boat.
Seafood beside the water
Nido, Mar-Bella Collection
Agios Ioannis Peristeron, Greece
Nido offers an adults-only setting on Corfu’s southeast coast, with suites and terraces arranged to take advantage of the sea outlook. A beach, main pool, yoga deck and spa support an unhurried stay, while dining gives evenings a natural focus. Suite categories differ in size and outdoor facilities, including private pools or whirlpools in selected options. It is a strong choice for a quieter holiday as a couple or alone, with time to enjoy the hotel between island excursions.
An intimate adults-only hillside stay
Visit Paleokastritsa Monastery
Paleokastritsa, Greece
The Monastery of the Theotokos stands above Paleokastritsa’s bay, giving a visit both a spiritual focus and a remarkable coastal setting. Its small museum holds icons and religious objects that reward attention beyond the view. Approach it as a place of worship, allowing quiet time in the church and courtyard before looking out over the water. It pairs naturally with time along this part of the coast, while offering a more reflective experience than a beach stop alone.
Sacred art and coastal scenery
Wander through Old Perithia
Old Perithia, Greece
Old Perithia offers a different view of Corfu, high beneath Mount Pantokrator rather than beside the sea. Stone houses, churches and lanes show a village in varying stages of restoration, with tavernas and local activity giving it a continuing life. Walk slowly and pay attention to architectural details before settling down for lunch. The appeal lies in spending time within the settlement, so leave room for a pause and respect the homes and buildings that remain private.
Mountain village architecture
Ora
Corfu Town, Greece
Ora brings chef Yannis Liokas’s modern Mediterranean cooking to the waterfront side of Corfu Town. The kitchen presents its food through a contemporary lens, with Corfiot gastronomic heritage providing a local thread. Cocktails and a considered wine selection make it suitable for an evening that begins with an aperitif and continues over dinner. Reserve for the dining experience you want, since the venue’s broader service hours do not necessarily describe when its full dinner menu is available.
A contemporary dinner with sea views
MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
Agios Ioannis Peristeron, Greece
MarBella brings an energetic family focus to Corfu’s southeast shoreline. Landscaped gardens, a waterpark and organised activities give children several ways to spend the day, while rooms and suites provide a wide choice of layouts and outlooks. The premium all-inclusive offering simplifies meals and refreshments, with dining that ranges beyond a single culinary style. It works particularly well when the hotel is central to the holiday; compare family-room and bungalow arrangements carefully to get the sleeping space your group needs.
A family holiday with plenty to do
Walk beside Korission Lagoon
Chalikounas and Issos, Greece
Korission Lagoon and the neighbouring dunes offer a quieter encounter with Corfu’s southwest coast. Sea, sand and wetland sit close together, with paths linking the landscape around Chalikounas and Issos. Bring binoculars if you enjoy watching birds, but regard sightings as a possibility rather than a promise. A gentle walk here works best with water, sun protection and time to stop, while keeping to established routes and giving the protected vegetation and wildlife plenty of space.
Dunes, wetlands and birdlife
Nolita
Corfu Town, Greece
Nolita offers a clear Italian counterpoint to Corfu’s traditional tavernas. Its menu ranges from pizza and fresh burrata to pasta, risotto and seafood, with enough variety to suit a group whose appetites differ. Executive chef Yiannis Liokas oversees the kitchen, and the central Gkilford Street address makes it easy to combine dinner with time in the old town. Choose it for a sociable meal built around recognisable dishes, while checking daily availability and dietary requirements directly.
Italian cooking in the old town
Avali, Mar-Bella Collection
Agios Ioannis Peristeron, Greece
Avali offers a smaller-scale approach to the all-inclusive beach holiday, tucked into a bay with mountains rising behind it. The infinity pool, beachfront veranda and relaxed dining create a compact setting where the shoreline remains close to the day’s activities. Rooms and suites have differing sea or mountain outlooks, with private pools in selected categories. It is designed for couples, friends and families with children over six, making the age policy an important part of choosing this particular hotel.
A smaller all-inclusive beach escape
Kafesas
Agios Georgios Argyradon, Greece
Kafesas brings a more informal voice to this selection: a traditional taverna on Corfu’s southern coast, where fish and a relaxed seaside atmosphere are the main attractions. It is a useful dining anchor for exploring the Agios Georgios Argyradon area, with a different rhythm from the island’s tasting-menu restaurants. Ask about the day’s catch and how it will be prepared before ordering, and leave time to enjoy the setting rather than treating lunch as a quick stop.
A traditional southern-coast taverna
Domes of Corfu
Glyfada, Greece
Domes of Corfu places family-oriented resort facilities directly beside Glyfada beach on the island’s west coast. Terracotta-toned accommodation comes with sea or mountain views, and selected suites add swim-up access. Separate pool areas, a children’s club and the open-air CORE Spianada create choices beyond the beach, with dining spanning Greek, Italian and Asian influences. Choose it when sand and resort activities are priorities, and match your room layout and childcare arrangements to the ages travelling with you.
Family facilities on the west coast
See Vlacherna from Kanoni
Kanoni, Greece
Kanoni brings together one of Corfu’s most recognisable coastal views: the small Vlacherna monastery below the viewpoint and Pontikonisi beyond it. Walk down towards the water to appreciate the changing perspective, then pause rather than rushing through the scene. The nearby airport adds an unusual note as aircraft pass close to the shore. A boat crossing to Pontikonisi can extend the visit when operating, but the shore and viewpoint are worthwhile in their own right.
A classic Corfu coastal view