Holidays to San Stefanos bring Greek island daydreams to life, with tonnes of traditional charm and bucketloads of golden sand.

Top of its game

There's no doubt about it – Greek getaways know how to charm the world's travellers, and San Stefanos in north-west Corfu's no exception. With a Blue Flag award-winning beach overlooking the Ionian Sea, just an hour's drive from the island's capital, it's easy to understand the appeal.

Beach beauty

The village was named after a saint, and it certainly looks like a little slice of heaven. The Blue Flag award-winning beach here’s fronted by baby-blue shallows and sandwiched by lush-green hills. If it’s seclusion you’re after, take a coastal boat tour from the harbour to find hidden coves.

Past and present

If you want to see the island's cosmopolitan side, take the scenic hour’s drive across the countryside to its capital, Corfu Town. Here, you'll find modern bistros in centuries-old Venetian buildings, boutique shops hiding down winding lanes, and waterfront bars overlooking Byzantine-era fortresses.

At a Glance

  • Paddle in the warm shallows at the local beach
  • Head over to Corfu's capital city for some retail therapy
  • Kick back and watch the sun set over the Ionian Sea