Corfu in May

Corfu in spring is simply beautiful. I had heard that it is fantastic for an early season holiday but hadn't anticipated that the weather would be that glorious. For the whole trip we were blessed with clear blue skies and comfortable 25–30 degrees weather — not too bad for the first half of May!

I travelled to Corfu courtesy of Simpson Travel, a well loved family-run holiday tour operator with hand-picked properties around Europe. Their portfolio in Corfu is certainly very impressive — from stand-alone villas, be it a traditional Greek beachfront house or a luxury hillside contemporary abode, to small charming hotels and self-catering estates. Enough to satisfy even the most discerning of guests. Their support in resort from highly experienced concierges and reps is second to none — many of them have been with the company for decades and really love what they do.

Rou Estate

I viewed numerous properties on the island — get in touch to discuss your next holiday. I particularly liked Rou Estate — a beautifully restored hamlet of 14 stylish and elegant houses with breathtaking views and magnificent landscaped gardens. The atmosphere of the estate is that of utter peace and uniting with nature — smells, sounds and views are just a treat to all your senses.

With a variety of units Rou Estate is simply ideal for single or multiple families travelling together. A great place to socialise in an intimate environment or be as private as you want — the choice is yours.

Bella Mare — our base

The resort that we had as our base was the lovely hotel Bella Mare — a delightful beachfront hotel overlooking the stunning Alvaki beach with only 31 rooms, most of which had royally sized terraces with enchanting views. I loved that the part of the beach where the hotel is located always felt very private.

This little gem is perfect for families as it has supervised children activities in July and August. While for those seeking peace and relaxation they have a new exclusive section of the hotel with its own infinity pool that is adults only outside school holidays.

On this trip we were treated to some of the best local restaurants on the island. Everyone knows that Greek food is among firm favourites around the world but the eateries we visited were just another level — mouth-watering mezes, melt-in-your-mouth seafood and excellent local wines. We will be delighted to make some recommendations on your next trip to Corfu!