Throughout the summer there are buzzing events practically every day, so even on a last-minute holiday to Kavos you’ll have loads to do. As for the less hectic months, you’ll find local celebrations dotted here and there over the major religious holidays. Here’s some of the fun you can look forward to:

• Easter (April) - an important date in the Greek Orthodox calendar, involving lots of elaborate processions and feasting.

• Corfu Mountain Trail (May) - get your hiking boots on to compete alongside runners and walkers of all skill levels across the gorgeous landscape.

• Party Season (June-September) - the clubs open up and weekly themed nights and events start, with July and August being the busiest period.

• Summer Breeze (June) - a week of partying across the land and sea, topped off with a massive soul gig.

• Kavos Soul & Reggae (June/July) - an event highlighting funky sounds of all varieties, in a laidback festival atmosphere.

• Break4Beatz (September) - A week-long music festival showcasing the hottest DJs in RnB, soul, and hip-hop.

Party holidays to Kavos revolve around the Strip, a huge stretch of lively bars where the fun spills out onto the streets. A popular approach is to start at one end and work your way up until you find your ideal spot for an all-nighter. Or you can head straight to some of our favourites:

• Atlantis Beach Club - taking you from lazy days to wild nights, where you can dance to DJs right on the sands.

• Future - the resort’s main nightclub, where all the biggest events and parties go down.

• Scorers - our favourite place to kick off the night, with live sports during the day and big tunes at night.

• Maria's Famous Karaoke Fun Pub - you know what to expect from the name, and it totally delivers, with a lively and welcoming atmosphere for all the family.

You can expect those tasty Greek classics like gyros and feta, but this island’s cuisine also has Venetian influences, which leads to unique dishes like these:

• Bianco - locally-caught fish, baked in a pot with lemon, onions, garlic and potatoes

• Pastitsada - a choice of meats cooked down with red wine, tomatoes and gentle spicing, served with pasta

• Sofrito - thin slices of veal coated in flour and fried, served with a herby white wine sauce

• Tsigareli - seasonal leafy greens from the area, prepared in a spicy sauce with onions

• Kataifi - fine strands of baked pastry surrounding a nutty filling and dunked in local honey

Whether you’re going for an All Inclusive holiday in Kavos or finding your own way, there are tavernas aplenty to choose from. Here’s a little taste of what you have to look forward to:

• Roussos Restaurant - a cosy beachfront venue serving fresh seafood, and the chatty owner is half the charm!

• The Rose Tree - a friendly taverna where the whole family can enjoy generous portions of traditional food.

• Nikos Kebab - if you’re on a hunt for some late-night munch, head here for the best gyros around at a great price.

• Pure - located right on the Strip with a charming garden to relax in, this place serves traditional and international flavours with loads of veggie options.