Kassiopi Holidays

This upbeat little place is the biggest village in northeast Corfu. And while you’ve got shopping and late-night bars, there are also peaceful headland walks and pretty views of Mount Pantokrator. There’s history here, too – the remains of a Byzantine castle perch up on the hillside. And if you go down to the harbour early enough, you’ll still see local fishermen bringing in their morning catch.

You can take your pick from the beaches. They’re all rocky or pebbly, but the main one, Kalamionas, is a Blue Flag winner. It gets windy in the afternoons, though this often comes as a relief on a hot day. There are loungers and umbrellas for rent, while a café and taverna will sort you out with drinks and snacks. And along the coast you’ve got smaller, secluded beaches to explore as well.

You’re about an hour’s drive from the island capital, Corfu Town. When you arrive you’ll find the 16th-century old town with its maze of narrow, cobbled streets leading to churches, archaeology museums and an old fortress. And when you’ve finished exploring these, there are some great pavement cafés around the Esplanade.