HeyMer,

Check out this link here you will find info on all the main resorts to help you make up your mind.

My vote would be Sidari. Not right in the centre, but there are plenty of places round about that would be about a half hour stroll into town that would suit.

hope this helps a little, MrsMac

I think Sidari could be the place for you although myself and my husband were not too impressed with in (in our 60's) it did seem to appeal to the younger people, not very Greek but I don't think 13/15 year olds are bothered about that either, believe the Canal De Mar end is best, restaurants cater for every nationality even to a MacDonald's beach so so but where ever you end up I hope you really enjoy
pojo

Thanks pojo & MrsMac for your Sidari suggestions.

I've read a number of reviews on Sidari and I think it might just be too lively & a bit 'man-made' for me & hubby. Like most parents we've always put our children's preference first, but this time we want to find something with a more even split & with something of a Greek character. On a rating of 1 - 10, 10 being the liveliest resort we're looking for a 5 or 6.

Mer

Mer, we have friends who live in Corfu he is from the Island his wife English they inform Benitsis has being really cleaned up and a new marina plenty of shops, bars, tavernas,a good beach easy access to other destinations, so might be a suggestion, It was 22/23 years ago when we stayed there had was pretty lively then but a bit grubby, so only going off other peoples say so.
pojo

Hi pojo

Not so sure about Benitses. A friend holidayed not too far from there this year. Said she wouldn't go back as it was grubby and had a '18-30s Brits abroad' feel to it! It may take a little while to shake off its old image.

But thanks for the suggestion.

Mer

Mer, we got the same opinion 23 years ago but our friends said it had changed, but we have not been there in 23 years so can understand your aprehension personnally I don't think we will ever return to Corfu unless it is to stay with our friends in a Greek village which is not a tourist resorts
Kinopiastii (spelling maybe incorrect) which I would love, but there are nice places on Corfu I love Corfu town full of history the market in the town but entertaining children holidaying there is different than pensioners holidaying there ,I do hope you find a suitable place and have a really good holiday enjoyed by all
pojo

Hi Mer,Corfu has resorts to suit all ages!!But can understand you not wanting 18-30's etc!!

If you are looking for lovely sandy beaches and watersports,I don't think you can go far wrong with St George South.It is a family orientated resort with no lager lout types!

The Corfu Plaza is a Thomson Superfamily resort with 2 lovely pools and a 5 minute walk from the beach!!

There are lots of tavernas that serve beautiful food,including authentic pizzerias etc! All bars are child friendly and have quizzes,karaoke and entertainment to suit all ages.There are bars that have pool tables.table tennis,satellite t.v.,and they also show the latest film releases during the day.You can hire jet skis,go parascending/gliding,banana boats,ringos etc and also you can go horseriding!! You can go on boat trips,and if your children like shopping for clothes etc,you cannot beat Corfu Town,especially during the evening!!It is a very magical place!!The people are so friendly and genuine and they go out of their way to ensure that you have a wonderful time there.

I am sure that you will not be disappointed,wherever you choose to go to in Corfu.

Have a lovely holiday,and I look forward to your review when you get back from Corfu!!!

Regards,

Sue

Thanks pogo and matsui.

20 years ago myself & hubby stayed in a Corfu resort where there was very little to do but relax and absorb the ambiance. It's still the sort of holiday we enjoy and we're finding it difficult to balance our needs with that of the kids.

Matsui, thanks we're going to have a look at the Corful Plaza.

Thanks everyone, all your suggestions have been helpful. I think we're going to have to take the plunge and if we don't like it, don't go again. But it would be great if I could get it right before we get there.

Mer