Church of Saint Spyridon

Rex Restaurant, Kapodistriou — a Corfu institution for pastitsada and sofrito in a 1930s-era townhouse.

Avli, old town lanes — Slow-food Corfiot cooking in a courtyard off the kantounia.

Taverna Ipsia, Gastouri — family taverna above the Achilleion famous for bianco fish stew.

Klimataria, Benitses — the island’s classic seafood table by the harbour since 1937.

Old town boutiques around Campiello — restored Venetian palazzi, best for a car-free stay.

Kontokali and Gouvia marina resorts — mid-island, handy for both coasts.

Paleokastritsa hillside hotels and the campsite — green, cool and central for the west coast.

Agios Stefanos northeast — quiet cove stays within reach of Kassiopi.