Corfu is one of the more popular Greek holiday islands and is well served by charter and budget airlines. This beautiful, lush green Greek island comes as an unexpected and unforgettable surprise for first time visitors. Avoiding the busier south, Corfu offer hand-picked properties among the picture postcard fishing harbours of the north-east and sandy bays on the west coast. Of particular note is Kalami, a small and "un-touristy" resort with plenty of tavernas, small shops and charm. Slightly further up the coast is the swish bay of Agios Stephanos, where boats pull up to the sea-front tavernas and you can swim from the beaches into the sheltered waters

Beautiful Kalami Bay is renowned as the place where Lawrence Durrell wrote 'Prospero's Cell' in the 1930's. The book brought Corfu to the attention of the English and so began their love affair with the island and their friendship with its people. Whether it's summertime holidays in Corfu villas, great value Corfu apartments, smaller characterful Corfu studios or family-run hotels can be found in this part of Corfu. Yet, despite its fame, this delightful village retains a traditional and peaceful atmosphere and is geared very much towards anyone hoping for a quieter, family holiday. The beach is mainly shingle and slopes into sparkling waters, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. You can also hire pedaloes, canoes and boats with which to explore the 'secret' coves and beaches that are to be found all along the coast.

The small resort of Agios Stephanos is renowned as being one of the most attractive places to stay on the upmarket north-east coast of Corfu. This picturesque fishing village has a charming, traditional feel to it and a beautiful little harbour. Whilst offering a good range of facilities to its visitors, Agios Stephanos has escaped the downfalls of some of the more overdeveloped tourist resortst. Agios Stephanos has so much to offer: a beautiful village in a peaceful location; superb beaches right on your doorstep; wonderful views of the mainland and Albania. Little wonder then that visitors choose to return to this heavenly spot time and time again.