If you haven’t yet experienced the charm that is The Durrells you are missing out. Set in the 1930s and based on the book by Gerald Durrell called My Family and Other Animals, the TV drama is a depiction of Gerald Durrell and his family’s adventures as they adapt to life on the beautiful island of Corfu.
The first series was an instant success, with the island of Corfu itself playing its role in the story with its luscious olive groves, wild countryside, and lots and lots of wildlife. Now on its fourth season The Durrells is coming to an end, but in it’s running it has portrayed delightfully the islands natural beauty and relaxed charm, making us all ‘wish we were there’ sunbathing on the sandy beaches and secluded bays, and swimming in the sparkling clear waters and exploring the countryside.
The widow of Gerald Durrell still lives on the island and played a big part behind the scenes. Series Four was filmed predominantly in the North East of the Island, the cast recently interviewed described these locations as their favorites.
The Durrell School which recognises the work of Lawrence and Gerald Durrell is also in the North of the Island.
So if you have been inspired by The Durrells and looking for a Corfu villa to make home for the holiday of a lifetime, Villa Andrea or Villa Julia are ideally placed. Contact us so we can help answer any question that you may have, to make your stay with us as Durrell as possible.
From the map below you can see some key points:
Our Corfu Villas are shown in Blue. (There are beaches just 2 minutes away that have been used this current series)
The Yellow circles are the beaches made famous by The Durrells. (Agni Bay on the East side was where Margot liked to sunbathe)
The Purple circles are the town and home of The Durrells.
From our villas, the furthest beach location is just 35 minutes, and to Corfu Town which is the most Southern location, it’s still only 55 minutes drive away.
