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The coastline in Corfu, Greece. (ThinkStock)

What to do in Corfu

by Andrea Minarcek

The Greek island of Corfu has about as much lore to recommend it as any place on Earth: It was the stomping grounds of Homer and Odysseus, the base for Augustus’s attack against Mark Antony, and the supposed setting inspiration for Shakespeare’s The Tempest . But it’s hard to focus on any of that when confronted with Corfu’s sun-drenched beauty. This lush island gets more rainfall than anywhere else in Greece, and its hillsides, carpeted with wildflowers, cypress trees, and olive groves, are the proof. In the UNESCO-protected old city, flashy Venetian mansions are nearly outshined by the sumptuous backyard gardens that frame them. Unfortunately, it’s a bit too gorgeous for its own good: Hordes of tourists turn up each year, especially in the summer months. Visit in the shoulder season to appreciate Corfu’s natural beauty as The Bard did.

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