Kontokali Bay Resort

Built in 1971 in the prevailing modernist style but thoroughly modernised in 2015, this was one of the first large resorts in Corfu and thus had first dibs on location.

Set on its own secluded peninsula and straddling two beaches, only 6km from Corfu Town, the resort serves as a twin-destination holiday base – for both beach relaxation and exploring the capital as well.

There’s a wellness spa with two saunas, a hammam, a jacuzzi, an indoor heated pool and no fewer than eleven rooms offering treatments using local produce such as herbs, olive oil, raki and orange essence.

For families, there’s fun to be had in a wide spectrum of watersports like water-skiing and paddle boarding alongside fun banana rides and pedaloes (third party supplier/extra charge).