Corfu is home to lush green scenery, idyllic pine-framed white-sand beaches, historic landmarks and a fascinating food culture. The island’s lush vegetation and great seafood led the locals to create dishes bashed mainly on seasonal vegetables, fruits, and fish. Its rich multi-cultural heritage, its historic monuments, its stunning natural landscape, its crystal clear seas, and its excellent weather all year round explain why Corfu is one of the most cosmopolitan Mediterranean destinations weaving a powerful spell on its visitors. Achilleion Palace is a fairy palace built by the Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Corfu Town, the capital of the island, is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful and elegant towns in Greece. Due to its strategic location, Corfu played an important role throughout history. Due to the strong influence of the Venetians, the town resembles an Italian city. The town is ideal for walking around the pretty narrow streets and breathtaking squares with arches and beautiful architecture. The island’s natural beauty, both inland and at sea a great for a bike tour, horse riding, or boat trips. There are several horse trekking schools on Corfu and local stables organize rides at the gorgeous coastline and woods. Fish spotting is great from a glass-bottom boat that leaves Corfu Town harbor several times a day. Corfu’s famous Aqualand water park is among the most impressive in Europe. Designers of the water attractions worked on projects for Universal Studios and Disney parks! The Corfu Aquarium displays a variety of Corfu’s creatures both island’s marine life and reptiles such as lizards, snakes, and iguanas. At Olive Farms, you can learn more about the production of olive oil. A museum demonstrates the olive oil extraction process from ancient times through the present day and you can also taste the farm’s award-winning olive oils. The high-visibility and plentiful sea-life mean that snorkeling and diving are high-up on the list of popular outdoor pursuits in Corfu. Corfu is the perfect base for exploring the nearby islands of Paxos and Antipaxos, known for their beautiful turquoise waters and scenic landscape. Close to each other and within close distance to Corfu is the ideal destination for a one-day getaway. So, hop on a luxury yacht and get ready to visit isolated beaches, and dive into the blue caves of the Ionian Sea. How to go there: Domestic flight of 50 minutes from Athens!