Sidari holidays

After dinner, wind down in a cocktail bar or enjoy a Greek dancing performance. For something more high energy, head to the one of the resort’s buzzing bars or clubs to sing karaoke classics at the top of your lungs and bop into the early hours.

If you’d like to see more of the island during your Sidari holiday, its elegant capital, Corfu Town, is only an hour away by car. You can also explore nearby islands on a boat trip, or, if you prefer to see the sights on foot, pick up part of the 220km Corfu Trail, a long-distance walking route that was established in 2001.

Sidari is a great resort for savvy holidaymakers as there are cheap holiday deals available year-round. However, the most competitive prices for accommodation and flights are likely to be found in the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn.

Star of many of Sidari’s postcards, this natural beauty spot is made up of striking rock formations that have created narrow channels that you can swim through.

Legend has it that you will meet the partner of your dreams if you swim here or, alternatively, that couples who swim here together will stay together. Whether you’re looking for love or not, it’s an enchanting sight to visit – with clear azure waters especially stunning on sunny days, you’ll want to remember your camera.

Water sports

There’s plenty of fun to be had in the waters off Sidari’s main beach. For a holiday challenge, book yourself onto a water-ski or wakeboarding course to learn how to gracefully zip along the sea – courses are available for all levels.

Or, ride on inflatable donuts or the giggle-inducing “aqua rockets” (inflatable structures you can sit on together) with friends and family. Thrill-seekers can also take in the resort’s sights from above while paragliding.

Boat trips to the Diapontia Islands

Discover your own secret island paradise on a boat trip to the Diapontia Islands to the west of Sidari. In the summer months, there’s a regular ferry from Sidari to the islands or you can book an organised boat excursion. Take a picnic and enjoy the crowd-free peace on unspoilt white-sand beaches.

Othonoi is the largest island and is the westernmost point in Greece. You’ll arrive in the island’s port Ammos then can explore the ruins of Venetian castles.

Sidari Water Park and Aqualand

For fun-filled day out with the kids, head to one of Corfu’s waterparks. The small Sidari Water Park – complete with waterslides and a number of pools – is just a 10-minute walk from the main beach and is a good-value offering in the resort itself. Based in a hotel, you can pay for daily or summer access.

If you’re after a bigger attraction, Aqualand is around a 45-minute drive away and has an impressive 47 slides to keep your little ones entertained.

Corfu Town

The cobbled streets of Corfu Town, also known as Kerkyra, are just an hour’s drive away. Start by exploring its attractive old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dipping in and out of shops and museums. Then enjoy a drink in the colonnaded Liston Arcade while overlooking its cricket pitch.

For knockout views of the Old Town in one direction and sparkling sea in the other, climb up to the Old Fortress, Palaio Frourio, which was built in the 14th century.