Corfu — Venetian Streets & Ionian Blue 🛡️
The greenest of the Ionian islands in full summer bloom: a UNESCO-listed Old Town of Venetian arcades and hidden squares, a colossal fortress guarding the harbour, and beaches backed by cypress and olive groves — hotels and flights combined comfortably under £1000. Every link takes you straight to Trip.com to check live prices and book.
🏨 Where to Stay
- Bella Venezia — flagship, neoclassical mansion — a restored 19th-century mansion moments from Spianada Square, with a garden terrace breakfast and genuinely warm, personal service.
- Cavalieri Hotel — smart pick, 17th-century mansion — a historic nobleman's mansion overlooking the Old Fortress and the Ionian Sea, with an award-winning rooftop restaurant and panoramic views.
- Hotel Bretagne — hidden gem, quiet garden retreat — a family-run hotel with a peaceful garden and library, close to Garitsa Bay and an easy walk from the Old Town.
- Arcadion Hotel — attainable pick, on Spianada Square — genuinely good value directly overlooking Liston and Spianada Square, with a seasonal rooftop bistro looking out to the Old Fortress.
- Corfu Holiday Palace — family-friendly pick, beach resort — a 5-star resort above Kanoni with a funicular down to its private beach, family bungalows, and views over Mouse Island.
✈️ Flights
- Flights to Corfu (CFU) — direct flights from Manchester with Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair and TUI, around 3 hours 30.
🎟️ Experiences
- Old Fortress of Corfu — a Venetian-era stronghold on its own rocky peninsula, with tunnels, bastions and a lighthouse climb rewarded by panoramic views over the Old Town and Ionian Sea.
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