Corfu — the lush, green jewel of the Ionian Sea, where centuries of Venetian, French, and British rule left behind an elegant old town unlike anywhere else in Greece.

A UNESCO World Heritage old town with Venetian architecture, French-style arcades, and the elegant Liston promenade.

Two Venetian-built fortresses guarding the old town, offering sweeping views over the Ionian Sea and city rooftops.

An opulent 19th-century palace built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi), surrounded by statues and gardens inspired by Greek mythology.

A stunning stretch of coastline with turquoise coves, a clifftop monastery, and some of the island's best swimming and boat trips.