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Agios Stefanos Holidays

Heard about holidays in Agios Stefanos? No? Come and discover 'Kensington on Sea!'

'Corfu the way it used to be: a tiny, blue-watered bay, a sprinkling of harbourside tavernas and a slow, soothing rhythm to life.'

Heck, if you can't unwind in Aghios Stephanos, the chances are you can't relax anywhere. Why? Let's look at the evidence. First, this small, pretty fishing village on the north east coast doesn't pretend to be anything else than well, a pretty fishing village. Which means that give or take a few quaint tavernas and cocktail bars, a smattering of arty gift shops, and some stylish villas up in the hills, there isn't much else here to divert you. Oh, apart from the little motorboats for rent along the quayside that might well entice you into some activity. Secondly, the scenery is indescribably beautiful. Lying in a scallop-shaped bay enfolded by pine-forested hills, the very sight of it is intensely relaxing. Add the clarity of the views over the Albanian mainland opposite - making out the houses on the shoreline is something of bar-time pastime here - and this is one setting sure to send shivers down your spine. There's more. How about the cute pebbled beach, its smooth stones tumbling down to calm aquamarine waters? The rustic tracks winding through the cypress-crested hills to secluded mountain villages? Or the shingle beaches and colourful watersports on hand at nearby Kalami and Avlaki? Almost forgot. Aghios Stefanos has another way to make that last stubborn furrow on your brow disappear. It's called the Corfu Special and it's served with relish at the village's waterside cocktail bars. Sip on this heady mix of Bacardi, Grand Marnier, orange and lemon juice and grenadine and you'll soon be seduced into the Aghios Stefanos state of mind - slow, relaxed and completely at peace with the world.

Agios Stefanos - such a good name Corfu's used it twice. This Agios Stefanos is on the north eastern side of the island and once you've seen it, there's no confusing it with anywhere else. A secluded bay, lined with yachts, dingys and whitewashed buildings. A small pebble beach and thriving seafront tavernas. A vibrant Greek community that makes everyone feel at home. All this, just across the water from Albania - so close in fact, you can even see the houses on the opposite shore. Travel to Agios Stefanos once and you won't forget it.

Agios Stefanos is exceptionally pretty. This up market resort is about villas like Dimitris, Ekavi and Strongilo, dotted about on the surrounding hillside. It's about having a private space, a private pool and a private view out over the bay. All of which means this small fishing village has stayed in tact and its authentic Greek charm has escaped high rise horrors.

Agios Stefanos holidays are for lounging by the pool or down on the beach. Hire a boat and explore nearby coves like gorgeous Kerasia Beach. Trot off into Eremitis Nature Reserve on horseback and discover secret lagoons. Take a trip across to Albania. Or settle down for a day's fishing off the jettys. Nights bring locals and visitors into the tavernas, to taste the catch of the day, topped off with a tipple in one of the cocktail bars. For a longer, louder nightlife, Kassiopi is your best bet.