Corfu has gone from one domination to another because of its very favorable location in the Mediterranean Sea, including Roman, Venetian, French, and British. Today the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves fortresses, palaces, and museums (the one of Asian art is not to be missed) that testify to the island's multicultural past and give it a relaxed and cosmopolitan urban atmosphere, as only some seaside towns manage to have. The Spianada, which separates the old Venetian fortress from the rest of the old town, is Europe's second-largest square; the Liston is a spectacular arcade that rises beneath the elegant French-era buildings; and not far away stands the charming Church of St. Spyridon, while the iconic Vlacherna Monastery, on the small islet of Pontikonissi, is just outside the city. Of course, there is no shortage of stores, clubs and a packed summer calendar of cultural events.

Cape Drastis is a wild and enchanting place, with its high white cliffs entering the blue sea and beaches that can be reached almost exclusively by boat.

A little further south, Agios Stefanos is a small, quiet and not too busy port, perfect for enjoying a chill-out evening and a starting point for exploring the sparsely populated and spartan Diapontie Islands by sailboat, perfect for enjoying a simple and intense vacation. In Othonoi, the most beautiful beach that can only be reached by sea is Aspri Ammos, near Calypso Cave, while in Erikoussa the wild cove of Navagio with its wreck is not to be missed.

Convenient to reach and equipped to welcome tourists, with several towns scattered across the island and wide sandy beaches such as those at Glyfada and Agios Giorgios, Corfu is a great destination for one of the first family vacations abroad. Children will have a chance to discover a new culture and have fun, whether sailing or on land: the Aqualand Corfu Water Park and the Achilleion Palace, once the summer residence of Empress Sissi, are a must! Many beaches on the island also have all the amenities that are useful when traveling with children.