Corfu

The ‘Grand Lady’, aka Corfu, is an island located off of the north west coast of mainland Greece, within the Ionian Sea and part of the Ionian island group. The islands is known for is lush vegetation, mountainous regions, and impeccable beaches.

Corfu was an easy decision for us, as it was a quick and easy 30 minute ferry ride over from Saranda, Albania where we had spent the night before. The centre of Corfu island is classified as a UNESCO world heritage site, and on the eastern side of the city, the rocky shore capped with 2 low peaks give the island its name, Koryfo (Corfu, meaning peak).

We spent the couple of the days that we had on the Island in a community called Agios Gordios. Nestled in a bay on the west side, we spent our time with some incredible beaches, soaking in the fresh air, salty seas, and beaming sunshine. One of the best ways to get around the Greek islands in my opinion is by quad (or a 4x4 if you rather). I grew up on an acreage for much of my teenage years, and quadding is second nature to me so this was a great way to check out the island in a quick and fun way. We rode south from the town to a different beach for a while, before heading to a viewpoint that overlooked the island and Corfu town, as well as the Albanian coast where we had just come from. If you only have one day on the island, I would highly recommend ripping around on a quad to check it all out. Find a quaint beach, a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the island, or watch a beautiful sunset with drink or greek snacks in hand, from one of the many amazing spots that you will find. I promise you won’t be disappointed.