Corfu / Ikos Odisia

While Ikos makes no secret of their adoration for Corfu’s cherished coastline; Odisia’s secluded bay is another temptation for cool-cat sun-seekers that wouldn’t mind a little privacy and space away from it all. 

Ikos has a habit of making luxuries seem limitless and with a sister resort just further upcoast to Dassia, it’s clear there’s no compromise when it comes to the Ikos way wrapped in Corfiot charisma. And, while there’s a lively hubbub of energy found in its wide-open landscapes, the treat at Odisia is the extra sprinkling of private suites and bungalows that are naturally at home in their solitary headland surroundings. A much-loved infinite lifestyle teasing 24-hour room service, ten pools, and a great sandy beach; it’s only a matter of choosing your favourite spot from which to indulge in it all. That being, of course, everything from the cheekiest tipples to the six different restaurants that make travelling through the tastebuds almost too effortless. And if no two meals are the same, it’s only fair that no two days should be either: with a full rollout of day-to-night activities and entertainment bringing new possibilities for creativity and relaxation. Pool childcare means that grown-ups get their time to switch-off, too, with the Anne Sémonin spa specialist treatments giving a handful of antidotes for removing those dwindling thoughts away. Or, if you’re wanting to do it just right, it’s all about the Deluxe Collection range; with a complimentary bottle of Taittinger on arrival, exclusive spaces to relax, and a private feet-in-the-sand Michelin-star meal on the beach.

With a mind to how easy-breezy their resort offering might feel, however, Ikos is quick to remind it’s locations are treasured for a reason. This means that getting out and about to local areas is all a part of the fun; with an authentic dine-out experience best topped off by chatting to the Greek artisans about their crafts. And, if that’s not enough to inspire that same fondness for the Corfiot lifestyle, the local drive adventure entices a visit to nearby Corfu old town with it’s neoclassical houses, Vlacherna monastery, and many Greek mythologies.

Travel notes:

• 395 rooms and suites including the Deluxe Collection
• Direct beach front access
• All-inclusive dining across six à la carte restaurants, plus at local eateries at no extra cost
• Kids’ and teen clubs for those from four months to 17 years and a football academy
• Daytime activities including an introductory diving lesson, pedalos, and yoga
• Evening entertainment including theatre, musicals, live music and children’s activities
• Option to take the complimentary Tesla for a day and head to Corfu's old town and sandy and pebble beaches just a 40-minute drive away

Ikos Odisia opening in May 2023