Palaio Frourio (Old Fortress)

#1 Beaches With more than 130 miles of coastline, Corfu offers a bounty of beaches for travelers to choose from. These shores range from sandy to pebbly and quiet to rowdy. All ... Read more » PeterEtchells / Getty Images

#2 Achillion Palace & Museum The Achillion Palace is just one example of famous figures falling in love with Corfu. Originally built in 1890 for a former Empress of Austria, the palace was also home ... Read more » Panos Karapanagiotis / Getty Images

#3 Paleokastritsa Monastery For sweeping views of the ocean and prime photo ops, travelers recommend visiting the Paleokastritsa Monastery. Located on a remote cliff peninsula in the village of Paleokastritsa, the Byzantine monastery ... Read more » omersukrugoksu / Getty Images

#4 Palaio Frourio (Old Fortress) At one point in time, all of the residents of Corfu lived inside the walls of the Palaio Frourio, or Old Fortress. Built in the 16th century by Venetians, Palaio ... Read more » gkordus / Getty Images

#5 Corfu Donkey Rescue Animal lovers will want to take time to visit the Corfu Donkey Rescue. Established in 2004, this refuge is home to more than 500 donkeys that were abandoned or mistreated. Read more » Kypros / Getty Images

#6 Church of Saint Spyridon This church is named for the patron saint of Corfu, St. Spyridon, who is said to have saved the island on more than one occasion. In fact, a large segment ... Read more » Tim Graham / Getty Images

#7 Corfu Museum of Asian Art The Corfu Museum of Asian Art is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. Founded in 1928, the museum is the only in Greece to be solely dedicated to Asian ... Read more » Tim Graham / Getty Images

#8 Aqualand If you tire of visiting the beaches and ruins on the island, check out Aqualand. This waterpark boasts over 800,000 square feet of pools, slides, games and facilities. The ... Read more » ArtMarie / Getty Images