Ikos Dassia

Located on the picturesque island of Corfu, Ikos Dassia offers a luxurious retreat for those seeking escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. This 5 star resort boasts eight restaurants, pristine pools and a 600m private beach surrounded by lush greenery. For 4-12 year olds there’s a kid’s club and for those under 4 there’s a crèche (surcharge applies). Adults can make use of the spa, comprising a pool, sauna, treatment rooms, a beauty salon and fitness studio.

There’s a wide range of sport and fitness activities on offer including tennis, aqua aerobics, football, yoga, Pilates, Zumba and power walks on the beach. You can also try your hand at paddle boarding, canoeing or pedalos. A complimentary 20 minute session is available each day.

Ikos Dassia boasts seven bars, including an Adult Only poolside option and a classy cocktail bar. At the Wine Bar it is possible to organise a private tasting experience. There’s also a nightclub open from 10pm to 1.30am.

As for the restaurant scene, you’ve eight mouthwatering venues to choose from. For the full 5 star hotel experience, several of the menus have been created by Michelin-starred chefs, giving you cuisine with real class. When it comes to the wine list, you’ll have plenty of choice, as over 300 varieties are available.

Your culinary adventure starts in Flavors, the buffet restaurant specialising in Mediterranean dishes and carefully selected wines. It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Then there’s the a la cartes, each offering kid-friendly meals. Reservations are required for dinners and you can reserve up to three in advance. The collection starts with Ouzo serving some of Greece’s best dishes. It’s open for breakfasts, BBQ lunches and dinners. For even more local specialities visit Kerkyra, where the menu consists of favourites from Corfu, including manouri balls, pan-seared pork fillet and chocolate pave with kumquat.

For something more exotic flavours there’s Anaya, dishing up specialities from China, Thailand and India. A taste of Italy can be experienced at Fresco, open for breakfast, brunch (11am to 5pm) and dinner. Provence dishes up the finest French cuisine in the evening and has an area reserved just for adults. The collection is completed with Grill House, which offers al fresco breakfasts and dinners. And if that wasn’t enough there’s also Gelaterie, offering refreshing ice creams from 10am to 6pm.

Fancy trying some of the local eateries? There’s a tempting choice of tavernas and open-air restaurants around Dassia Bay. Reserve your table through the Ikos Olivia’s innovative Dine Out scheme and you’ll get to enjoy authentic Greek hospitality at no extra cost!

After your evening meal enjoy the live music, covering everything from sultry jazz to traditional Greek. Alternatively, watch an exceptional theatre show or catch a live show the little ones will love.

Ikos Dassia has over 400 rooms. The Superior Double rooms feature air conditioning and heating, a bathtub or shower, a turn-down service, coffee/ tea facilities, Smart TV, DVD/CD player and Wi-Fi. The One Bedroom Suite can accommodate families of up to five.

The hotel is just 13km from Corfu Town. Here, the standout feature is the 16th century fortress, built by the Venetians on the site of a Byzantine castle. Climb to the top to get a panoramic photo for your Insta feed. If you’re lucky you might even be able to spot the mountainous coast of Albania. The Old Town has a maze of narrow streets, with an excellent selection of places to shop, eat and drink.

Those with a head for heights can visit the Monastery Of Pantokrator (21km away). This 14th century gem is 917m above sea level and is still in use today. If that’s not your cup of tea, you should head for the impressive Nymfes Waterfalls (19km away), located in a forest 1.5km outside the village of the same name.