Steeped in legend, tradition and history, the Ionian Islands are made for romance. Intimate coves with sparkling waters, vineyards dotted with doll-sized chapels, emerald-coloured grottos and pine-fringed swirls of soft sand beaches are animated by the sounds of twittering birds and the surf lapping the shore.
Of all the Ionian Sea’s islands, Corfu is the most sensuous. Undulating waves of silver and green olive groves, stone farmhouses and pastel-coloured villas with fragrant flower gardens create an aura of total serenity.
Kommeno peninsula, one of the most romantic spots in the Ionian, harbours an intimate, exclusive hideaway just for couples: the Eva Palace. Secluded among lush exotic gardens, this idyllic resort is a private Eden where discreet, intuitive service is part of the attention to detail that delights at every turn.
Canopy beds strewn with flower petals, silky sheets, plush bath towels, scented candles, recessed lighting, plump pillows, and sprays of fresh flowers create an aura of intimacy. Every moment becomes a precious memory.
A romantic mood permeates the entire resort. The gardens are designed for languid, barefoot strolls while holding hands. Narrow, secluded paths wind through the tranquil gardens linking the shimmering emerald cove to the large, free-form swimming pools shaded by a profusion of flowering bushes. Dive into the pool for a rendezvous at the spectacular swim-up bar, which looks like a tropical island floating on the turquoise water. Illuminated at night by flares, these sparkling pools are transformed into fairytale lagoons - the perfect backdrop for a nightcap at the dreamy pool bar on the wooden footbridge over the water.
White linens draped over cosy tables for two and lightly scented candles set the scene for idyllic al fresco dining from a menu designed to tantalize the senses. The fare is as inspired at the “Emerald Bay Grill”, where informal all-day dining has been elevated into an art form. |
