7 Nights Family Holidays in Corfu - 3* Secret Garden - From Cork

Corfu, Greece

Lying off Greece's northwest coast, Corfu and its famous beaches define our notion of an idyllic Greek getaway. Flying direct from Dublin, holidays to Corfu offer Venetian fortresses, winding streets, great beaches, and lively nights out, all in just one trip.

Sun, sand and sea

Complemented by the sparkling Ionian Sea, Corfu's shoreline is famous for its picturesque golden sands and seaside cocktail bars. And with beaches as big as Halikounas and Kalamaki, you can always find your own spot on the dunes. This, alongside the waterfront’s traditional Greek cuisine and family-style restaurants, gives Corfu's beaches a particularly welcoming atmosphere.

Old meets new

Ancient Greece was once the hub of Western culture, and so its historical sites are especially interesting. Corfu’s Old Town has earned UNESCO’s approval. The narrow, maze-like streets and ancient castles embody Greece’s world-famous past. For a more contemporary trip, visit Sidari or Roda. Here, local bars and cafés have catered to tourists for decades. And for a true party-island experience, the clubs and cocktail bars lining the streets of Kavos are renowned for their energetic nightlife.

Rural getaway

Corfu is not all about cobbled streets and party hotspots. It's affectionately referred to as the “Emerald Isle”. Corfu's green orchards, cypress trees and wild fauna embody a more traditional side to Greece away from its famous shoreline. In fact, Corfu’s mountains are as impressive as its beaches. The quieter resorts of Gouvia and San Stefanos offer a more rustic escape to the island’s green hills and secret coves.

Sidari

Probably the most famous destination on Corfu’s north coast, Sidari is certainly one of the liveliest. This one-time fishing village grew during the Eighties to become a veteran resort with beds for some 14,000 visitors. These days you’ll find a huge array of bars and restaurants on its busy main strip, but you’ve also got pretty, secluded coves and lovely coastal walks, too.