Villa Alexios ,is located in peaceful hillside setting tucked away in a quiet residential corner of Aghios Ioannis. Have its own pool which is measures up at 12x5m and 1.2-1.85m deep, lounger-dotted sun terraces. Elsewhere, garden dining terraces open up on to a lawn decorated with olive trees and rose bushes. OPEN-PLAN LIVING AREA The majority of the ground floor is in an open-plan layout. The kitchen, dining area and lounge all merge with each allowing a spacious versatile space with doors leading to the pool terrace. For a change of beach scenery, jump on your car for 15 minutes to nearby Glyfada Beach. With its tree-covered cliffs plunging towards the sea and a raft of watersports, it’s a popular spot. But Glyfada is spacious enough to absorb the crowds who make a beeline for its fine sands and crystal-clear waters. A visit to the fishing village of Pelekas, just 5 kilometres away, offers a fine introduction for anyone keen to try traditional Corfiot dishes. On the menu you’ll find rustic favourites such as stifado – the Greek version of a hearty beef stew, and bourdetto – a peppery fish stew that dates back to the Venetian invasion of the island.

The Village located right in the middle of Corfu, Aghios Ioannis is an ideal spot for anyone looking for a dash of traditional Greece. It’s all stone cottages, churches and lush olive groves. It’s the sort of place you can while away the mornings sipping coffee with the locals in the quaint old square. And you’ve got a choice of beaches on the east or west coasts. Aghios Ioannis is inland, but a 10-minute drive takes you to the golden Kontogialos Beach at Pelekas. Once a renowned backpacker’s paradise, it’s now a family-friendly Blue Flag beach, with several restaurants along the shoreline. Sunloungers and umbrellas are available to hire, as are canoes if you wish to explore the bay. It’s worth hanging around as the heat fades to watch the breathtaking sunset, too. Aqualand slides A huge draw is the waterpark here. Aqualand pretty much covers all the classics with the Black Hole, Kamikaze, Multi Slides and Free Fall. The place is huge and comes with free sunloungers, and mini-waterslides and an adventure playground for younger visitors. It’s free for the under-4s, and you’ll get discounts if you turn up after 3pm.