Best Beach Vacations - Europe 27 April 2011 Good news from Tripadvisor, where Corfu is listed at the No 3 in Europe best beaches proposals. Villages of whitewashed houses, Byzantine churches, Venetian fortresses and vibrant nightlife lure visitors from the resorts and beaches of the most popular Ionian island. Ermones beach attracts many from Corfu town, while picturesque Paleokastritsa, 17 miles Northwest, is definitely worth the drive. More information on Best Beach Vacations - Europe Author : Travel to Corfu