Perama Holidays
Set on lush slopes that tumble down to the glass-like waters of the Ionian Sea, Perama is a tranquil village on Corfu's east coast. Surrounded by silvery olive and lofty cypress trees, you can wind your way through sun-dappled woods stumbling upon hidden coves and traditional villages. With a string of small, secluded coves and a sprinkling of restaurants and shops, this pretty resort lets you escape the crowds but remains close the heart of cosmopolitan Corfu.
There are times when you're just not sure what you want from a holiday - a breather in beautifully tranquil surroundings …or bags of stylish shops to browse and a lively cafe culture. With holidays in Perama, you needn't decide till you get there. You're based in a truly relaxed resort, backed by fresh-scented forestry and hemmed by a series of sea-washed coves. But you're just a short bus ride from Corfu Town, where cafe tables catch the breeze in cool Venetian arcades, and chic boutiques jostle for space in streets several centuries old. So your summer holidays to Perama can be as lively or leisurely, as casual or cultural as you like.
On your barefoot beach days in Perama, holidays focus on the sand and shingle shore of a snoozy bay, though there are smaller coves nearby for totally undisturbed calm. The main street curves with the coastline, dotted here and there with gift shops and sprinkled with tavernas. There's a causeway across the lagoon to stroll from Perama to Kanoni - fabulous for a bit of plane spotting as the planes fly directly overhead into Corfu Airport. And the views are fantastic, including Corfu's most photographed spot, Mouse Island. So the best things in life really are free - and a cool beer, crisp salad and simple pasta come in pretty cheap. Holidays in Perama are laid-back and lovely for couples or families. And when you fancy an evening a little livelier, Benitses is just up the road (and no longer frenetic).