Corfu is indeed one of the most garden-friendly of the Greek islands – the greenest of those in the Aegean and with a higher annual rainfall than London. And because of its varied past, British, French, Venetian and Greek influences in architecture, agriculture and gardening are all clear to see. This tour focuses on the work of a new wave of contemporary garden designers who are sensitive to the Mediterranean style and use many native plants as well as those adapted to tolerate the hotter dry summers.We will see English-born Jennifer Gay’s work at Rou and Kassiopia, and offer a chance to visit the Rothschild Estate, where a host of designers have taken a part in creating a magical haven. We have chosen the five-star Domes Miramare hotel, a former Onassis villa stretching alongside the private beach where family, jet setters, politicians and billionaires were entertained in lavish style, sunbathing under the Corfiot sun. The tradition continues and all reserved rooms are super-comfortable and offer views of the Ionian Sea.
Dates:
02 - 06 May 2022
Prices:
All prices listed are per person
Twin/double share: from £3480
Double room for sole use supplement: £400
Deposit: £450