OLD MEETS NEW
OK! UK|October 02, 2023
TEN MINUTES FROM CORFU'S BUSTLING OLD TOWN IS A FIVE-STAR HAVEN OF GOLDEN SAND, CLEAR WATER AND STUNNING VIEWS St
-  ALICE PENWILL
OLD MEETS NEW

WHY GO

With so many Greek islands worth visiting, it's hard to choose which one to go to first. Corfu, or Kerkyra to the locals, is one of the most stunning, with charming beaches, mountain landscapes, rustic villages and magnificent views.

One big difference between Corfu and the likes of Mykonos and Santorini is its Venetian history. The influence of the Venetians can be seen in the colour scheme of ochre and terracotta, rather than the familiar white and blue of the other islands.

The Venetians also pushed the cultivation of olive trees. Corfu is adorned with more than four million olive trees, as we learnt on a brilliant walking tour of the old town, which is a Unesco World Heritage Site.

A SUPERB STAY

The newly refurbished five-star Kerkyra Blue Hotel N' Spa has several pools and restaurants - and, of course, a spa. As the only hotel within walking distance of a beach and Corfu's old town, it is ideally located for both relaxing and exploring.

We stayed in a superior family room with a rattan vibe, queen-size bed, Nespresso coffee machine and cosy bathrobes and slippers. But the highlight for us was the chef's welcome treat. Enjoying local delicacies of kataifi and baklava on our balcony overlooking the pools and the ocean was the perfect way to begin our trip.

CULINARY DELIGHTS

この蚘事は OK! UK の October 02, 2023 版に掲茉されおいたす。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トラむアルを開始しお、䜕千もの厳遞されたプレミアム ストヌリヌ、9,000 以䞊の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしおください。

この蚘事は OK! UK の October 02, 2023 版に掲茉されおいたす。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トラむアルを開始しお、䜕千もの厳遞されたプレミアム ストヌリヌ、9,000 以䞊の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしおください。

OK! UKのその他の蚘事すべお衚瀺
TAKE CARE OF YOUR GUT
OK! UK

TAKE CARE OF YOUR GUT

Simple lifestyle and dietary changes can improve digestion, boost immunity and enhance your overall wellbeing

time-read
4 分  |
November 18, 2024
I'll cherish my friendship with Vito for the rest of my life'
OK! UK

I'll cherish my friendship with Vito for the rest of my life'

Last year's Strictly winner Ellie Leach tells OK! about life on tour in Cluedo 2 and reuniting with her dance partner

time-read
4 分  |
November 18, 2024
'If one little thing had gone wrong, my entire path in life would have changed'
OK! UK

'If one little thing had gone wrong, my entire path in life would have changed'

TV presenter Charlene White on her strict Jamaican upbringing in southeast London, her own tough parenting style and why she'd love the Princess of Wales to be a guest on Loose Women

time-read
6 分  |
November 18, 2024
I have seen cockroaches the size of terriers'
OK! UK

I have seen cockroaches the size of terriers'

Joanna Lumley shares travel tales that aren't for the faint-hearted, Ab Fab gossip and other stories from her legendary screen career

time-read
6 分  |
November 18, 2024
'Once you become a parent, the times when you leave the house are extra special'
OK! UK

'Once you become a parent, the times when you leave the house are extra special'

Comedian Joel Dommett on returning to the I'm A Celebrity jungle and how fatherhood has changed him

time-read
5 分  |
November 18, 2024
'We're so pleased our rainbow baby is here'
OK! UK

'We're so pleased our rainbow baby is here'

Mrs Brown's Boys actor Gary Hollywood and his wife Cherylanne invite us into their home to meet special new arrival Carter

time-read
6 分  |
November 18, 2024
'Ballroom dancing is your real school of life'
OK! UK

'Ballroom dancing is your real school of life'

Former Strictly star Kristina Rihanoff on why she thought she'd never dance again after becoming a mum and how her daughter Mila is now following in her footsteps

time-read
5 分  |
November 18, 2024
A CELEBRATION FOR THE KING
OK! UK

A CELEBRATION FOR THE KING

As King Charles marks his 76th birthday, we hear how our beloved monarch may take time to reflect on a difficult year and look ahead to a busy, brighter 2025

time-read
3 分  |
November 18, 2024
WILLIAM'S 'BRUTAL' YEAR
OK! UK

WILLIAM'S 'BRUTAL' YEAR

The Prince Of Wales praises his wife and father as he opens up on the tough challenges of 2024 while visiting Cape Town to present the Earthshot Prize Awards

time-read
5 分  |
November 18, 2024
'Love is there for absolutely everybody'
OK! UK

'Love is there for absolutely everybody'

Emmerdale star James Moore - who has cerebral palsy and once thought he would never marry - and his wife Sophie Edwards chat to OK! about their big day

time-read
6 分  |
November 18, 2024