Corfu

Corfu (Kerkyra) is the greenest of the Greek islands, a lush Ionian gem draped in olive groves, cypress trees, and Venetian architecture. Unlike the whitewashed Cyclades, Corfu's Old Town is a UNESCO-listed maze of pastel-colored Venetian buildings, French arcades, and British-era cricket pitches - reflecting centuries of foreign rule.

The Durrell family made Corfu famous in literature, and the island's romantic charm endures. Paleokastritsa's turquoise bays, the clifftop monastery, and the dramatic Canal d'Amour at Sidari make it one of Greece's most photogenic islands.

May-June and September-October offer warm weather (22-28°C) without the August heat and crowds. Corfu is greener than most Greek islands thanks to more winter rainfall.