Blazing onto the scene with the largest spa and gym on the island and winning three awards before it even turned one-year-old, Angsana proved they didn’t come to the Ionian Coast to play games.
The brand’s first resort to cross European borders, it’s got the looks – with a design that marries the aesthetics of high-end cruise ships with artistic touches like the reception’s sand dune-inspired sculpture; and the substance – by making sure to get the best seat in the house when it comes to space both in-resort and easy around-the-island access for the eager explorers.
Ionian Seaview Corner Suite
Villa Pool
Angsana Aerial
Ionian Seaview One Bedroom Pool Villa
Ionian Seaview Three Bedroom Pool Villa
Sofrito
Ionian Seaview Two Bedroom Pool Villa
Vertigo Sky Bar at Angsana Corfu
Achilleion Woodland Grand Room
The location more-or-less in Corfu's heart means nowhere is too far to drive and Benitses' beachfront shops are just down the hill. But with its numerous wellness treats, pretty pool areas (the infinity pool centrepiece is the largest on Corfu) and scrumptious foodie options there’s plenty here to entertain. The well-being choices may fool you into thinking this is a retreat for the body, but it’s very much the place to just unwind all year round.
For every yogi there’s a mojito-drinker, for every massage given there’s an indulgent dessert crafted at A Lounge, and for every gym goer there’s a beach-lingerer who hasn’t moved for an hour.
Meaning “friend to a stranger”, the Greek’s are well known for taking their hospitality concept very seriously, so combine that with Angsana’s Far Eastern friendliness and you’ve got somewhere that feels like coming home. Considering it’s so new, there’s a cosy feel that accompanies all of the style and facilities of this internationally-recognised brand.
Owned by Banyan Tree, it’ll come as no surprise that wellness is apparent throughout; from the health-conscious restaurant menus to the hotel’s crowning glory – the humongous spa. Equipped with all of the muscle-melting treatments that define the Far East, each therapist has been trained at the brand’s academy in Phuket to hone their skills, with Mediterranean treatments being added into the mix paying homage to the location. Each treatment is started with a bespoke assessment based on eight pillars of wellness before withdrawing to one of the 11 rooms.
A sand dune safari isn’t the first thing to spring to mind when thinking of things to do here, but ask Angsana and they’ll gush about it. As the only Greek island to boast them, hop in a jeep or ride horseback to explore the heaped sands surrounding Korission Lake and all of the biodiversity that resides there.
Hugged by Issos Beach and the Cedar Forest, the “Sahara of Corfu” has some surprising residents, including a flamboyance of flamingos. Later, a Corfiot farm is the location for lunch surrounded by the produce growing in the perivoli.
Modishly minimalist across its seven tiers, this ultra-chic Cycladic boutique has the powder white colour scheme you’d expect in the world-famous caldera and sweet touches like keepsake Polaroids on arrival.
White Cycladic style offset by dashes of dazzling blue; this boutique hotel brings a surprising ‘Santorini with the sand’ experience, for cosy couple moments and champagne celebrations.
Making its mark pairing rustic tradition with experimental modern design, this hillside village resort boasts panoramic views across the Mediterranean and luxuriously languid villa living.
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