Corfu attractions

Walls of underwater tanks are home to an abundance of Mediterranean sea life at the Corfu Aquarium in Paleokastritsa. Displays showcase fish and sea creatures from the region’s waters, including octopuses, seahorses, and sea urchins, that are highly likely to entertain visitors of all ages. Reptiles and amphibians feature too, as do far-flung creatures, such as the adorable axolotl.

On Corfu’s north coast, Acharavi Beach is a textbook Ionian beach: A long stretch of sand and pebbles spooling through the laid-back resort of Acharavi. Cue a low-key seafront of garden-style hotels, tavernas, and beach bars, alongside a gently-shelving beach where you can sunbathe and swim against a backcloth of Albania’s mountainous coast.

Peek into the 19th-century nobility of Corfu at Casa Palante Museum in the old district of Corfu Town. Set in a period mansion, the museum uses original furnishings, animatronic figures, and sensory stimuli to recreate the world of an aristocratic Corfiot family of the time. Wander the rooms to experience the day-to-day routines, decor, sounds, and aromas of this long-ago household.