Author's product rating: 
| Advantages: |
All you need for a family holiday . |
| Disadvantages: |
Winding roads . |
| Recommend to potential buyers: |
yes |
A couple of years ago I took my mother, wife and daughter on a package holiday to the Greek island of Corfu. A thoroughly enjoyable two week holiday.
Arrival:
Moving through Corfu airport was relatively quick and we were soon aboard our coach and bound for the sea side resort of Kassioppi located in the north east of the island.
Transfer:
The 20 miles or so from the Airport to Kassioppi is via small winding coastal roads. Inevitable problems passing oncoming traffic rmade it an epic hour long jouney.
Weather in June:
On our journey from the Airport the clouds opened and the rain fell. Boy did it fall. The deluge lasted a mere two or three minutes and virtually flooded the road. However, once the rain stopped so did the flood. This weather is not untypical in early June.
Kassioppi:
Most holiday accommodation is within a ten minute walk of the town centre and small fishing port. The town is packed with restaurants, bars, pubs and shops, including supermarkets for self caterers. It has ATMs, an internet cafe, postal and telephone sevices. German nationals are not allowed to stay in Kassioppi (Best not to ask why as the locals are still VERY upset about what the Germans did there during the second world war.)
Swimming Pools and the Beach:
There is a bay and peebly beach to the north of the town where sun loungers cost about 2-3 euros a day to hire. There are paddleboats etc for hire. The sea water is clean and not cold.
You can generally use any swimming pool in any hotel so long as you buy a coffee, ice cream orwhatever twhuilstyou are there.
Restaurants, Bars, Pubs & Entertainment :
A good variety of inexpensive local and italian etc cuisine. Pubs (with uk beers) hold all kinds of theme evenings for all the family. Plenty of greek nights etc.
Things to Do:
There are three aquaparks all very good value, Corfu town with its markets, two citadels and a Palace. Plenty of beaches and the hilly areas in the centre of the island worth visiting.
I would avoid the Tour Operator excursions (especially the one to Albania) as they are expensive compared to the local ones. Compare prices before signing up to anything.
Car Hire:
If you shop around you can get some great deals. I found a local family hire company to be the best. It was half the price of Hertz etc and had a no nonsense all inclusive insurance, including chassis cover.
BEWARE: If you hire a car without chassis cover you could find yourself in financial trouble. The land beside the winding roads often falls away sharply. Coming off the tarmaced road can damage the chassis.
Sun: Ohh Yes. When its hot - its very hot.
Make sure you always have plenty of bottled water where ever you go.
Corfu Locals:
They are very nice people, but may not speak english. They dont mind if you dont. Universal sign language and a smile will go a long way.
