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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Corfu - What They Never Told You

My holiday from hell: I arrived in Corfu with a fever – and everyone around me began to panic

Embarking on a girls’ trip to Greece, I was ready for unlimited fun in the sun. Instead, I ended up on a hospital ward where all the medics could say was: ‘Oh shit!’

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My holiday from hell: I knew the apartment block was no-frills. I did not know it was a building site

We were in Corfu for a cheap and cheerful tennis trip and every day brought a new disaster. The swimming pool had no water. The tennis rackets had no strings. And don’t get me started on the family-run restaurant

The Guardian - UK

What your favourite Greek island says about you in 2026

From stealth wealth in Corfu to design-forward DINKS in Milos, here’s how to find your vibe and tribe on an island escape this summer

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‘Walking is the best way to discover offbeat Corfu’: a spring hike across the Greek island

Explore wild scenery, empty beaches and beautiful villages on the 110-mile Corfu trail, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year

The Guardian - UK

Alan Carr and Amanda Holden TV show ‘helps drive Corfu searches on Rightmove’

Rightmove said that searches for Corfu jumped by 173% in January, compared with the same period a year earlier.

The Independent UK

How Alan Carr spiked a huge interest in this Greek holiday island

Searches for Corfu on Rightmove increased by 173% in January compared to the previous year following the BBC series Amanda & Alan’s Greek Job

The Independent UK

How the beaches, culture and people of Corfu hit me for six

A cricket match kindled my love affair with the Greek island, inspiring both a literary festival and my new novel

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The best recent crime and thrillers – review roundup

The Barbecue at No 9 by Jennie Godfrey; A Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage by MK Oliver; A Bad, Bad Place by Frances Crawford; Holy Boy by Lee Heejoo; A Stranger in Corfu by Alex Preston

The Guardian - UK

Cricket in Corfu causes confusion but also unexpected delight for a few

Seeing a match on the Greek island may be unusual but it gave one American boy a touching link to his dead father

The Guardian - UK

Seaplane revival in Greece begins with first successful test flight over Corfu’s coastline

The test was carried out smoothly and safely, offering stunning views of Corfu's coastline.

Euronews

Fine Dining, Olive Groves and Reformer Pilates – This Luxe 5* Corfu Resort Is Rebranding the All-Inclusive

Marie Claire

Corfu tragedy: British mother swept to death on Greek island as teenage son watches helplessly from beach

The 50-year-old woman was swimming with her husband at Roda beach on the Greek holiday island when tragedy struck

Evening Standard

Corfu beyond the crowds: Escape parties and package holidays for authentic tavernas and quiet hilltop villages

Cookbook author Anastasia Miari returns home to Corfu for summer and finds serenity in the underrated, rustic south of the holiday isle known for partying and package holidays

The Independent UK

Investigation launched after British man, 67, dies on cruise ship travelling through Corfu

The man’s body has been taken to Corfu General Hospital for an autopsy

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The best hotels in Corfu: from chic all-inclusives to timeless boutique hotels

Sun, sea and serenity on one of Greece’s most enchanting isles is all at your fingertips when you check into these first-rate hotels

The Guardian - UK

Larry: A New Biography of Lawrence Durrell by Michael Haag review – a Mediterranean life

This unfinished biography evokes Corfu and Alexandria – but leaves disturbing questions unanswered

Euronews

Corfu aims to attract wealthy travellers to avoid overtourism amid rising visitor numbers

The famous Ionian island is investing in luxury accommodation and seeking tourists with "deep pockets".

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Best Things to Do in Corfu in 2025: A Complete Travel Guide

Corfu, one of the greenest and most charming islands in Greece, is a Mediterranean paradise that blends sun-soaked beaches, Venetian history, dramatic cliffs, and authentic village life.

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Greek authorities delay inquest into death of British police officer in Kavos

Hannah Byrne, 22, had been out on the first night of her holiday in the Greek resort on Corfu when she suffered a fatal head injury.

The Independent UK

Fancy Corfu for £22 a day? The bargain early summer holiday offers as travel firms slash prices

Exclusive: Travel firms are cutting prices drastically to fill seats and beds over the next two weeks

The Independent UK

‘Disruptive’ Ryanair passengers kicked off plane as flight from Manchester diverted

Italian police officers escorted two travellers from the aircraft

The Independent UK

Temperatures to reach 19C in parts of England this week

UK set to be hotter than Corfu this week as temperatures soar for start of spring

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Met Office Warns: Sudden Spring Heatwave Set to Hit the UK

It looks like the UK is in for a bit of a surprise this week. Thursday could be warmer here than in Ibiza or Corfu, according to the Met Office.

Evening Standard

London set to be as hot as Ibiza and Corfu for first official day of spring

London will feel cold at start of week before getting as warm as Ibiza and Corfu on Thursday

Evening Standard

Parts of UK set to be hotter than Ibiza and Corfu next week for start of spring

Thursday marks the spring equinox and temperatures could reach 19C in the south of England.

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