Kavos: A sprawling town on the southern tip of Corfu, Kavos is the most action-packed of the island's resorts and is very popular with British under 25s, intent on having a good time. The long, narrow beach is far from the best in Corfu but offers lovely views over to the Greek mainland, lots of watersports.

Relax: Those looking for a less hectic holiday, but still within reach of the nightlife in Kavos, should stay in the neighbouring resort of Aghios Petros, one mile (2km) to the north.

Did You Know?... The island of Corfu has more than 800 churches and monasteries.

History: Corfu is called Kerkyra in Greek and owns its name from mythology, from the derivation of the name of the Nymph Korkira, who was the daughter of the River God, Aesopos.

Agios Gor: Located on the west cost of the island 35 minutes from Corfu Town. An extensive sandy beach, its main feature is Ortholithi, a rock which soars from the sea at the southern corner of the Bay. The natural beauty of the locality attracts many visitors and it boasts large hotels and smaller complexes, constructed in harmony with the surroundings, as well as numerous restaurants and bars. A frequent bus service links the beach with Corfu City, allowing easy access.

Kanoni: South of Corfu Town is the clifftop terraced view site of Kanoni, overlooking an inlet that contains two tiny islands. One of the islets can be reached via a causeway and bears the Monastery of Vlakherna. The other islet is known as Mouse Island, and legend has it that it is actually a ship turned to stone. A small boat ferry will carry you to Mouse Island to visit the 13th-century chapel set among the trees.

Anaktora:
St Michael and George Palace a Unique archaeological monument of Georgian technotropy in the Mediterranean, located at the north part of west Spianada. The palace was build during the British ocupation around 1819.

Museum: Capodistria Museum and Centre for Capodistria Studies was founded in 1981. The Building and land which are situated at the site called Koukouritsa, in the village of Evropouli, in Corfu.

New Fortress: is found on the hill of Agios Markos and it protected the city from the west side. It has a wonderful view to the old port.

The Town: Corfu is made up of completely dissimilar elements, left over from different civilisations. It presents an enchanting picture with its broad streets and spacious squares, the popular Spianada – the town “green” – contrasting with its narrow back alleys paved with blocks of stone (known as “Kantounia”), houses with a strong Italian influence, the famous Liston, a French arcade, traditional Georgian mansions, a Byzantine church, Venetian monuments, balconies with wrought iron railings and window grilles.

The Ionian Islands consist of: Ithaki (Ithaca), Kefallonia (Cephalonia), Kerkyra (Corfu), Kythira (Cerigo), Lefkada (Lefkas), Paxi (Paxos) and Zakynthos (Zante).

Name Days: In Greece it's customary to celebrate your name day instead of, or besides, your birthday. Every day of the year is dedicated to the memory of a saint or martyr. If someone is named after a saint they celebrate on that day.

Did You Know?... That Ginger Beer is a legacy of British rule in Corfu. The factory in Kelafationes is the only place left in the world that still commercially produces ginger beer as it used to be.